Ridgefield Daily Pulse

• Wildlife pushback: Friends of Refuge letter cites serious habitat risks from high-density plans near Carty Lake
• Port responds: Q&A outlines 9-acre...

Phasing the $14 billion Interstate Bridge project could reshape Clark County mobility by extending high-capacity transit beyond a single riverfront...

Washington’s medication collection program has gathered over 1 million pounds of drugs since 2020 through manufacturer-funded dropboxes and mailers,...

• 150 positions eliminated Nov. 20 after Sept. 17 WARN notice
• Majority of cuts hit Vancouver staff, plus other SW Washington sites
• IT roles primarily affected; wages paid per state law

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from fining Washington over SNAP administration and struck down restrictions on aid for...

The opinion sharply criticizes the Washington Supreme Court for striking down Initiative 2066, approved by nearly two million voters.

• Judicial...

I-5 southbound closure is disrupting Portland metro traffic, with live conditions visible on ODOT cameras.

A Vancouver man found his Toyota Tacoma's gas tank drilled with all fuel stolen, underscoring the need for Ridgefield and Clark County residents to watch for similar vehicle property crimes.

A WSU survey of 643 Washington farmworkers shows the state overtime law is reducing hours and pay for many.

• Nearly 68% reported smaller paychecks...

Vancouver Family Magazine's September issue spotlights practical support for Ridgefield-area families.

• Building your village: Local doulas,...

Public safety update for Clark County residents near Ridgefield:

• Theodore Seaman, 44, arrested as the suspected driver in a Battle Ground drive-by...

A 20-year-old man died after being struck while trying to cross I-5 near Ilani Casino in Ridgefield. The driver stayed at the scene to cooperate with police as the investigation continues.

Waymo robotaxis are increasingly spotted in Vancouver, some operating without human drivers, even as local rules ban them while the company prepares for a Portland launch.

Ridgefield's waterfront redevelopment has paused after 4,100+ petition signatures, pushing potential groundbreaking to late 2027 or 2028.

• City...

Clark County shows a clear split: overall home prices softened while rural acreage holds firm.

• Median sale price fell to $542K, down 5.8%...

• Timing: Advisory runs noon Sunday through 8 PM Monday
• Temps: Highs of 97-100°F, lows 65-70°F across Greater Vancouver area
• Risks: Extreme heat...

Ridgefield's Envision 2045 plan channels roughly 10,000 new residents into mixed-use hubs with existing services instead of spreading density evenly...

Ridgefield is building two separate commercial districts that don't compete.

• I-5 corridor: New 25,000 sq ft Goodwill joins chains like Costco and...

The May 2025 DUI arrest of Marc Fogle at a Ridgefield weigh station escalated when he reached for Deputy Bryson Layton's gun during a fight, leading...

Ridgefield residents can track these recent development actions from public notices:

• Chevron Site Expansion site plan approved 09/03/2026 after...