Ridgefield honored for First Saturday program

Ridgefield — Ridgefield is one of five cities to earn a Association of Washington Cities Municipal Excellence Award for 2016 for its First Saturdays program. The awards recognize innovative city programs. This year, 31 cities submitted 50 entries. First Saturdays bring residents and visitors to Ridgefield on the first Saturday of each month for a celebration of the city and its businesses. Each event is centered on a theme. The other winning cities were Longview, Colfax, Spokane and Snoqualmie.