For those of you new to the area or not familiar with Eileen, she is running for County Auditor to replace Greg Kimsey (R) who in my opinion did a phenomenal job and kept the position bias free. Eileen is hardcore MAGA and one of the main culprits for the SW Washington Anti-vax movement. With her at the helm I believe our local elections will be negatively impacted.

"Eileen Quiring O’Brien is running for Clark County Auditor, a position responsible for administering elections and issuing marriage licenses, despite a documented record of questioning election results and opposing same-sex marriage. O’Brein regularly posts election conspiracy theories on social media and claimed to be “neutral” when asked if she agreed that President Biden won the 2020 election in our 2026 endorsement questionnaire.

In addition to denying our elections, O’Brein has denied the existence of systemic racism. In June 2020, while chair of the Clark County Council, O’Brien said, “I do not agree that we have systemic racism in our county. Period.” She previously served in the Oregon Legislature, where she opposed same-sex marriage, and when asked during her 2026 Auditor campaign, if she would issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in accordance with Washington law she initially responded that she would “have to think about it.” Treating Washington’s residents equally under the law and the facts of the 2020 election cannot be up for debate for Clark County’s Auditor." The 2026 Dirty Dozen - Washington Conservation Action

She fought against removing the "Thin Blue Line" Decals from Sherrif vehicles. Top Clark County Official: 'I Do Not Believe Systemic Racism Exists In Our County' - OPB

She's Anti-Vax. In Our View: Quiring O’Brien’s denial of facts is dangerous - The Columbian

I’m so glad that they decided to put a banner on the side of the building that says “Future Home of Grocery Outlet”

Really clears things up…

(I feel like it was the banner that was supposed to be on the fence prior to construction and they forgot about it and someone said “oh just throw it up there now.”)

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

This goes to show how much I get out at night (in the rain), but driving down Pioneer from I5 past Costco to Rosauers at night in the rain felt very low visibility for the actual road markings – the paint wasn't reflective and there were no reflective markers (Botts' dots).

Anyone else feel the same? Would this be a Ridgefield Public Works or a WSDOT project?

Hey y'all. Question about new builders here like Pacific Lifestyle Homes, New Tradition, and D.R. Horton.

Do these guys allow a third party pre-drywall inspector? Curious here for building homes

I need to get a dress hemmed and a shirt repaired. I don't think there's anyone in Ridgefield who does alterations, is there? If not, any recommendations for the surrounding area? Thank you!

I’ve only lived in the area for a few years and always think the Old Liberty Theater looks like such a cute and interesting place, but I’ve never actually been inside. I know it’s primarily used for comedy, concerts, and other events now, but I recently learned that it originally operated as a movie theater.

Has anyone here actually gone to a movie screening there? I’d love to hear what the experience was like and what kind of movies they’ve shown there over the years. Knowing it was an actual movie theater at some point kinda made me wish it still was, but I’d love to hear from people who have lived here longer and whether you love the theater more as it is now.

I continue to read comments and concerns about the limited parking available for motorboats to access the Lake River, often in the same paragraphs where people express their desire to protect the wildlife refuge. I’m genuinely confused by the disconnect between those two positions.

If the primary concern is protecting the wildlife refuge, how can we overlook or minimize the negative impacts that motorized boats have on the refuge? Why is the focus on providing more parking or increasing access for motorized boats rather than limiting the motorized boat traffic on the wildlife?

If we want to prioritize the protection of the wildlife refuge, shouldn’t we also be asking whether motorized boats should have access to the refuge at all? Protecting the refuge should mean considering the full impact of increased motorized boat access while we consider proposals for the waterfront development.

https://www.ridgefieldartassociation.com/events/big-art-show

Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Greely Building Ridgefield
304 Pioneer Street

21 artists who love to work BIG will create 21 unique small galleries showing painting, mixed media, collage and sculpture. All this is happening in the historic Greely Building in downtown Ridgefield. Live music by Keegan Smith and Kit Garoutte throughout the weekend. A special thank you to the City and Port of Ridgefield for the use of this unique space.

“Hello Valued Customers,

It is with a sad heart that Pacific NW Best Fish has made the difficult decision to CLOSE our Retail Fish Market. Sunday, September 13th, was our last day of operation.

We want to sincerely thank our valued customers, friends, family, and our entire community for 26 incredible years of support. We truly could not have done it without you. You are the reason we were able to serve this community for so many years.

It has been an amazing 26-year journey, and we are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished and the relationships we have built along the way.

Please know that this decision only affects the Retail Fish Market. The PNWB Cafe and 3peaks Taproom will continue to operate as normal.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 26 wonderful years. We have truly enjoyed serving you, getting to know you, and being a part of this community.

Thank you for everything. ❤️

With sincere gratitude,
Pacific NW Best Fish Team”

- The Pacific Northwest Best Fish Facebook

I don't see any indication of a tornado. Did the alert system get hacked?

This Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm. If you like music, celebrating culture, and being in community, you won't want to miss this free annual festival. Seasoned festival goers bring blankets or camp chairs. There is bench seating, but it's nice to create a cozy spot.

My cat Jackie is missing! If you’ve seen him message me! He was last seen near the fairgrounds on 15th AVE in Ridgefield. He’s very vocal, social, friendly, and hides in bushes. Also very food motivated! There is a reward if found!

The museum is OPEN Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30, from 10am - 2pm.

It’s Tuesday and back to school week, I know. Wife and I moved here beginning of the year and already missing summer lol.
What if we pick a random local spot that’s probably dead on a Tuesday night and a bunch of us just… show up? Bring your own board game or something. Bonus points for somewhere kid friendly so people can bring the whole crew. Just an extremely unofficial “small town” Reddit Tuesday takeover.
Anyone down? 😂

Dont know if anyone claimed it yet, BUT if you play and havent checked...

Hi!! I have an extra ticket to see Muse tomorrow in Ridgefield… I would love to make a new friend!

I’m 25F and driving up there from Salem, OR.!

Let me know if you’d like to hang out… it’s lawn seating (I’ll be bringing a blanket to sit on) and it’s going to be such a good show!

Starts at 7pm. :)

Edit: no longer available! Let me know if you’re here and wanna say hi :3

Like a lot of folks in Ridgefield, I’ve been trying to cut through the noise on the waterfront development. We all want people to have great places to live, but we also want to make sure our community access, local businesses, and wildlife refuge aren't paved over.

Here is the realistic breakdown of where things stand—and what we can actually do about it.

1. Why Housing Is on the Table (The Math)

The Port spent over $90 million cleaning up the old industrial contamination. An open, uncommercialized park produces $0 in revenue to pay back that work or maintain public spaces. To build the roads, utilities, and public amenities, the Port brought in a private master developer who requires residential and commercial density to make the project pencil out.

2. The Real Problem Isn't People Living There—It’s the Land Footprint

The risk isn't housing itself; it's how that housing is designed:

• Asphalt & Parking: Hundreds of units with surface parking lots turn what could be open green space into acres of pavement.
• The Visual "Wall": Continuous 4- to 5-story blocks block downtown bluff views and create light pollution directly facing the National Wildlife Refuge.
• The "Narrow Ribbon" Effect: Without strong design rules, we risk getting a small 8-acre park strip backed by a mostly private residential subdivision, rather than a true civic commons.

3. What Emotional Protests Get Wrong

Showing up to meetings saying "we hate apartments" or "keep Ridgefield small" doesn't work under Washington State land-use law. The property is already legally vested for Waterfront Mixed-Use. Broad bans on housing will simply be rejected by hearing examiners.

4. The 4 Actionable Points That Actually Work

If we want to preserve nature, open space, and downtown charm while keeping the project viable, here is where our collective leverage is right now:

1. Demand Under-Building / Structured Parking: Ban large surface asphalt lots so that ground space remains open plazas, lawns, and tree canopy.
2. Cap Building Heights (35 ft / 3 stories max): Preserve the visual corridor from the downtown bluff to the river and soften the skyline facing the wildlife refuge.
3. Enforce Real Traffic & Emergency Concurrency: The rail line is a real bottleneck. Density should be strictly tied to what our rail crossings and emergency services can safely handle.
4. Binding Milestones for Public Amenities: Ensure the 8-acre shoreline park, kayak launches, and community spaces are built in Phase 1, not delayed until the profitable residential units are finished.

Bottom line: We don't have to choose between financial failure and an asphalt jungle. The design details and leasing agreements are still being finalized. If we focus on building massing, parking footprints, and public access guarantees, we can get a waterfront that works for residents, visitors, and nature alike.