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Posted on: September 20, 2023

City Councilors, Commissioners, and Board Members Tour Development Projects Around Ridgefield

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On Monday fifteen city councilors, commissioners, and board members participated in a tour of past, present, and future development projects.  

The tour was designed to help our City Council and Advisory Boards to better connect with one another a...

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City News
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Ridgefield Police Department Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person

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UPDATE: On 09/04/2023, Krieg Kjer was located, deceased, in rural Skamania County. Initially, Kjer’s van was located on 09/02/2023, near the U.S. Forest Service 25 Road, by recreationists who recognized the vehicle being associated with a missing subject....

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City News
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Ridgefield City Council Requests Washington State Continue Operations at Larch Corrections Center

During a regular meeting on Thursday, August 24, Ridgefield City Council unanimously approved a resolution strongly urging the Department of Corrections to reverse the decision to close Larch Correctional Center (LCC) near Yacolt. Ridgefield adds to the g...

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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Ridgefield Police Department Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person

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UPDATE August 19: Jessica has been located and is safe.

The Ridgefield Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Jessica Rogers Fern, who was last seen on August 15, 2023, at approximately 6PM, leaving her residence in Ri...

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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Ridgefield Police Investigating Juvenile Incident with Damage to Residence

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On Tuesday August 15th, 2023, at approximately 3:00 AM, the Ridgefield Police Department responded to a report of a prowler in progress at a residence in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood. Officers arrived at the residence at 3:06 AM and conducted a search for...

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City News
Posted on: July 20, 2023

Water Quality in City of Ridgefield

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A complete summary of the quality of water provided by the City of Ridgefield is provided each year in the Water Quality Report. This report provides our latest water sampling results. The following substances are monitored: Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Ac...

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City News
Posted on: July 14, 2023

Street Tree Pruning

The City values attractive, clean streets with healthy trees. Recently, we contacted specific neighborhoods reminding residents to prune street trees ahead of pavement preservation work to allow equipment to pass through without hitting or breaking branch...

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City News
Posted on: June 30, 2023

City of Ridgefield Ends Inquiry Into Potential Police Services Contract with La Center

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City of Ridgefield, WA, June 30, 2023 – At the June 29 Ridgefield City Council meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to end any further investigation into providing policing services to the City of La Center.

Last year, La Center approached Ridgefiel...

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City News
Posted on: June 14, 2023

Notice for Public Briefing 1 Ridgefield Tax Increment Area

The City of Ridgefield will hold a public briefing on July 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer Street on the tax increment financing of the public improvements in the proposed Ridgefield Tax Increment Area. The p...

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Posted on: June 9, 2023

City Council Encourages Water Conservation

Ridgefield City Council values water as a precious limited resource and is committed to water conservation efforts. With this in mind, City Council changed the water utility rate structure that reflect the priority of water conservation. Each summer we se...

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City News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

La Center Police Services

Ridgefield City Council is considering expanding police services to the City of La Center.

La Center has struggled with declining revenues for the past several years and is exploring ways to provide needed services to its community. La Center approached Ri...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Managing Your City of Ridgefield Utility Account

Water and stormwater management is one of the main services we provide to our residents. If you are a City of Ridgefield utility customer, review the options below to check that you are making the most out of the account services and programs available to...

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City News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Andy Marvitz Sworn in as Sergeant

On Thursday, May 26 Andy Marvitz took the Oath of Office as Sergeant with the Ridgefield Police Department. 

Sergeant Marvitz grew up in the area, graduating from Hockinson High School and then obtaining a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Washin...

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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

City Council Appoints Clyde Burkle to Position 2

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Ridgefield City Council appointed Clyde Burkle to Position 2, filling the vacancy created by Council resignation.

Position 2 was vacated earlier this year when Council Member Rachel Coker resigned her position.

Applications for appointment opened on Friday,...

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City News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Rachel Coker Resigns City Council, Vacancy Appointment Process Open

Ridgefield City Councilmember Rachel Coker resigned Position 2 on City Council effective April 17, 2023. Rachel will continue to be active in the Ridgefield community. You may find her participating in community events, volunteering for the Ridgefield Lio...

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City News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

City of Ridgefield Receives Recognition for 2021 Financial Reporting

In April 2023, the City of Ridgefield received recognition for 2021 Financial Reporting.

The City of Ridgefield is proud to be one of a handful of entities in both the United States and Canada to receive recognition for the Comprehensive Annual Financial R...

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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

State of the City 2023

The 2023 State of the City video premiered at the Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center on March 21, 2023. Watch the video below! 

To turn on video captions, please click on the box with ‘CC’ in the bottom right corner after clicking play....

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City News

News Flash

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Development Activity Map

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The Development Activity Map is regularly updated by the Community Development Department with project information. Click on the map image or visit the Development Activity Map to view the latest information on projects in Ridgefield.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

Ridgefield Roundtable

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We will listen to your feedback, provide timely project updates, and report back to the community about how your feedback has contributed to decisions that are being made. By participating in these online forums, you can actively contribute and inform dec...

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

Community Events and Activities

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Ridgefield is home to a connected and involved community. Join it by exploring the Community Event Calendar.

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Careers with the City

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The City of Ridgefield offers an array of career opportunities. Employees of the City of Ridgefield enjoy competitive pay and benefits packages, a wellness program, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Ridgefield a great place.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

Financial Transparency Center

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Explore our infographic-based fiscal dashboard. The tool provides residents an easy-to-understand, interactive breakdown of the city’s finances, as well as insights into demographics, population and more.

View City Finances Spotlights
Posted on: November 22, 2016

Stay Connected

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There are many ways to bridge the gap and stay connected with the City of Ridgefield! Connect with us to stay informed about your government, community events, public works projects, community development, and more.

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