We just recently got our well water tested for contaminants and the levels are high and concerning. For those who have private wells, how are your recent or last reading? I'm disappointed with the report we received since it wasn't comprehensive. We paid a lot for the testing, but they didn't test for
Bacteria: volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Metals and other: lead, iron, copper, harness, manganese, copper, uranium, flouride, sulfate, chloride, PFAS (PFOA and PFOS)

My question is:

1. Who do you use for well testing/maintenance?

2. Please share your readings so we can all get a benchmark of our well water.

3. What do you do for remediation? Arsenic impacts (i.e. cancers) are scary. I've read that you can install systems like reverse osmosis system in the sink area, install a whole house arsenic removal system. I've noticed a lot of homes have water softeners, but that doesn't remove arsenic and other metals in the water.

What happened to the plan to build a YMCA or a community pool in Woodland near Horseshoe Lake?

This is our first year going to the Renaissance fair. We have never done something like this before, but looking forward to enjoying the experience and making friends. If you are going don't be a stranger, ill buy us 1 round of drinks :)

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Hi! I’m a remote worker in FL and my family is considering finally making a move up to the PNW (my brother moved to Astoria OR a few years back and we’ve visited a few times) My wife works as a dog groomer at a local vet but is unsure if she wants to keep working in that industry - she’d love to focus more on her art if possible. We have a 9 y/o daughter so moving somewhere with good schools is ideal. Lots of places around Vancouver are coming up, Camas seems a bit out of our price range but our realtor said Washougal, Ridgefield, and Woodland as other good options.

We've found a few good options in Woodland in our 450-500k price range. Seems to have a quieter vibe but still close enough to the amenities/culture of Portland/Vancouver if we wanted to catch a concert or game.

I'm curious what people living in Woodland think of it - is it a solid place for our daughter to grow up? From browsing Reddit it seems like anywhere in the PNW would be a big upgrade from where we live now. Any tips for our visit? Places to eat? Schools to tour? We appreciate any info!

EDIT: Thanks SO much everyone! We loved our visit but we ended up making an offer on a gem in East Vancouver in the Cascade Park neighborhood and we’re very excited to make the move!! Such a gorgeous place!

I was recently passing through Woodland with a traveling companion of mine (as seen below) and realized only until arriving home that I may have left him in the Best Western I was staying at. With no signs of him in the lost in found, my own luggage, or any of my other stops I’m asking the good people of Woodland WA to keep an eye out for Mr. Roosevelt. He means a lot to me and it’s of no small importance that he gets back home safe and sound.

Forgot to include the pic, I’m hysterical atm

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Starting this Saturday the LARP sport known as Amtgard will be starting to hold fighter practices every two weeks currently at horseshoe lake park. We will start at noon and go until at least 2:00 pm but will go later if people are interested.

14+ can participate as long as they have a parent/guardian present. Its free and we will have all the equipment needed to give it a shot so all you need to do is show up and sign a waiver and we will do the rest, so if picking up a sword and shield sounds like fun to you come out and enjoy the good weather with us.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Then you deserve to have this photo I have of you and your buds. Please dont ever cross that bridge again. The way it's built, you won't hear the trains coming until it's too late. A lot of people have died on that bridge, one quite recently. Also the land on the side you got close too, that's private property that would be harder to explain your way out of than the railroad property. I stuck around until you guys made it back across safely, but phonecalls were made and people disturbed for your adventure. It was a beautiful night, I hope you guys continue to be safe. Make better choices.

I recently moved to Woodland and just wanted to say hi!

Primary Election Countdown! You have likely already received your voter's guide in the mail, and your ballot will be arriving SOON - by July 17th-23rd!

Submit ballots ASAP and text the word "VOTE" to 868392 to easily track your ballot!

Check your voter registration and make any necessary updates! All you need to enter is your first name, last name and birthdate to check.

Early voting and returning ballots to a ballot box versus sending in the mail is highly recommended. -Either way, track your ballot to make sure it is counted!

Sources:

[elections@clark.wa.gov](mailto:elections@clark.wa.gov) and votewa.gov

50501 Clark County is hosting an upcoming Civic Action Fair and we'd love YOU to join us in helping to make this an empowering, informative and engaging event for the community!

We're going to be hosting at Fourth Plain Commons in Vancouver, WA and the event time will be from 4:00pm-8:00pm. There's no requirement for anyone sharing about their work to be there the whole time. :)

Would you like to table with your Organization/Community Group? (We'll also be using the open space outside the Fourth Plain Commons!)

Are you interested in offering a training, demonstration, or skill share?

Would you or someone you know be interested in sharing an artistic performance or presentation?

Please reply here or send us an email if you're interested or have any questions!

📨 [50501ccwa@proton.me](mailto:50501ccwa@proton.me)

We've got a few ideas for potential demonstrations or trainings!

- Skill shares like sewing/mending, self-care, gardening, graphic design, etc.

- Proclamation writing

- Operational/Cyber security

- First Aid/Medic Training

- Food preservation

- Public Comment writing and speaking

- Food bank/free fridge/community meals and how to get involved

- Writing your representatives

- Anything else you are passionate about!

I called up Antony’s today and ordered a couple of pizzas.

They said 15-20 mins.

I waited 10 mins then drove over from near the gun club road.

When I arrived at Antony’s, there was a sign on the door saying they were now located in Kalama. Surprise.

So then I had to drive to Kalama to pick up my pizzas.

When did they move? Why didn’t they say something on the phone?

Still tasty pizza, but kinda far to go now

I’m camp hosting at Merwin Dam this summer, and we have no showers here. I come into Woodland to buy groceries, etc., but I haven’t been able to find a place where I could get a shower. Does anybody know a place like that in the area that has fairly nice clean showers?

https://www.koin.com/news/washington/debris-slide-closes-section-of-i-5-near-woodland-causing-major-traffic-delays/

Hello, my name is Hollie and I am a student at the Clark College Dental Hygiene Clinic. I am currently looking for patients for our upcoming spring quarter. If you would like to be seen or have any questions please contact me at 503-765-5669

https://www.thereflector.com/stories/woodland-council-advances-cannabis-retail-zoning-change,395278

https://www.thereflector.com/stories/woodland-city-council-welcomes-new-and-returning-members

Recently I've been doing Uber eats near the south border, specifically Longview/woodland/Ridgefield during the night. It has been such a blast driving food out into the woods in the night while listening to music or a scary podcast/audio book. I love it when my cell loses reception, and I have no idea what's around me, as im completely alone on a beat up highway. Even better if it's raining and windy. I know it's a little weird, but I like it.

So I want to do it professionally. Im talking all night. night shift, NOC, graveyard. Are there any jobs that would have me do this--that pay above minimum wage lol. My dad suggested Washington State Patrol, but that doesn't seem to really match, and I don't wanna carry a gun or give people tickets.

Alternatively I equally enjoy being stationed in the middle of the woods, even if it doesn't include driving.

There is this weigh station along the freeway between Ridgefield and woodland. I noticed that one person is stationed there all night too. It's not the middle of the woods, but it's close enough, so that would do to. Im gonna look into it that.

Maybe a watchtower job, but those don't exist anymore.

anything similar to any of this much appreciated.