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Shannon Hayes

Written by a Ridgefield local with a front-row seat to what’s happening around town.

I met a superhero on Royle Road. Also: a new school, a new clinic, a forever farm.

Aug 7, 2026

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5 min read

I met a superhero on Royle Road. Also: a new school, a new clinic, a forever farm.

Ridgefield's first new elementary in 60 years opens this month, Legacy Health is now open on Royle with Saturday hours, and I have a thank you to deliver to a stranger.

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes
Jaws 2 tonight, duck calls tomorrow

Jul 31, 2026

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4 min read

Jaws 2 tonight, duck calls tomorrow

Plus a protected farm, Hallstrom's early First Friday heads-up, and the Raptors are back Monday.

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes
Four baby goats made it through the night

Jul 25, 2026

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4 min read

Four baby goats made it through the night

Plus Jersey Mike's is open (free sub coupons), Ridgefield's own mystery author, and Fleetwood Mac Sunday.

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes
Good Morning Friends

Jul 18, 2026

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5 min read

Good Morning Friends

See what you missed and what is happening this weekend!

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes
Happy almost 4th

Jul 3, 2026

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4 min read

Happy almost 4th

See you downtown!

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes
Your weekly update on everything happening in the 98642

Mar 20, 2026

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5 min read

Your weekly update on everything happening in the 98642

Shannon Hayes
Shannon Hayes

Meanwhile In Ridgefield

A weekly roundup of what’s happening in Ridgefield, WA — events, openings, local businesses, and things worth leaving the house for.

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