Clark County Today News

Discover the artistry and tradition of quilting at the North Clark Historical Museum’s annual quilt show, happening March 22-23 in Amboy. This year's theme, "Quilting Builds Friendships," highlights the Chelatchie Quilters and their dedication to crafting quilts for charity and the museum raffle. Enjoy sewing demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a look at beautifully crafted quilts....

A missing autistic teen in Battle Ground was safely recovered after an extensive search effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Officers located the boy using a thermal drone after he had been exposed to the cold for over six hours. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/teamwork-leads-to-safe-recovery-of-bg-teen/ #BattleGroundPD #MissingTeen #AutismAwareness #SearchAndResc...

The Washington State Republican Party is pushing for election integrity through House Joint Memorial 4007, urging an audit of Washington’s Motor Voter Law and challenging questionable voting practices in Clark County. A court hearing on these concerns is set for March 13. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-fights-for-election-integrity-and-fair-elections-via-house-joint-memor...

HB 1399 has sparked debate over law enforcement oversight and local control. John Jay of Clark County shares concerns about its impact on public safety and constitutional rights. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hb-1399-a-threat-to-public-safety-and-local-control/ #HB1399 #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #PoliceAccountability #WashingtonState #LocalControl #Sher...

Education funding in Washington state remains a pressing issue 13 years after the McCleary decision. Larry Roe and Dick Rylander analyze the financial challenges facing K-12 schools, including unfunded mandates, local levies, and legislative impacts. Read the full opinion piece at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-k-12-washington-state-education-funding-overview-part-3/ #EducationFu...

Battle Ground Police and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office worked swiftly to arrest 35-year-old Andre Terwilleger for animal cruelty, thanks to community assistance. After a months-long investigation into the tragic case involving nine abandoned dogs, Terwilleger was charged and taken into custody. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/suspect-in-animal-cruelty-case-taken-in...

Camas Police arrested Robert Brooks in connection with an attempted ATM theft at Riverview Community Bank last May. The suspects caused over $80,000 in damage, but failed to access the $30,000 inside the ATM. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/suspect-in-attempted-atm-theft-arrested/ on www. ClarkCountyToday.com #ATMTheft #CamasPolice #CrimeInvestigation #ClarkCountyCrime #PublicSa...

Columbia River and Camas wrapped up their basketball seasons with strong finishes at the Washington state tournament. Columbia River claimed fourth place in the 2A state tournament, marking their best finish since 2009, while Camas secured sixth place in the 4A bracket. Listen to the recap of their performances and key highlights from the tournament. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountyt...

Rep. John Ley raises concerns over TriMet’s funding demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject a $7 million annual subsidy and a costly light rail expansion. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-has-been-revealed-about-trimet-in-multiple-clark-county-today-articles-over-the-past-few-years-is-eye-opening/ on www. ClarkCountyToday.com #TriMetFunding #CTRANBoard #Taxpaye...

Coach Scott Thompson officially resigns after turning Camas girls basketball into a state powerhouse, including a 2024 championship. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/high-school-girls-basketball-camas-coach-scott-thompsons-resignation-becomes-official/ on www. ClarkCountyToday.com #CamasBasketball #ScottThompson #HighSchoolBasketball #StateChampionship #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

The Camas and Columbia River boys basketball teams secured state tournament trophies after major wins on Friday. Camas took down Auburn in the 4A bracket, while Columbia River stunned top-seed Lynden in the 2A tournament. Read the full tournament recap by Paul Valencia at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-basketball-tournaments-camas-boys-columbia-river-boys-advance-to-trophy-round/ on...

Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting near Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, where a man was found with life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to gather details and confirm a suspect description. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-13/ on www. ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverPolice #ShootingInvestigation #GunViolence #CrimeNews #ClarkC...

In Part 2 of their series, Larry Roe and Dick Rylander break down how school mandates—whether funded or not—affect Washington’s education system and local taxpayers. As mandates expand, districts struggle to cover costs, leading to higher levy requests and difficult funding decisions. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-k-12-washington-state-education-funding-o...

Washington’s House Democrats have passed HB 1233, making prison labor voluntary unless court-ordered. Supporters say it protects inmates’ rights, while critics argue it could lead to higher taxpayer costs and weaken rehabilitation efforts. Read more from Tim Clouser at The Center Square Washington at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/house-dems-vote-to-end-forced-prison-labor-gop-warns-taxpaye...

Washington state lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 5041, which proposes extending unemployment benefits to striking workers for 26 weeks. Critics argue that this would drain the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, a system meant for workers who lose jobs through no fault of their own. Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns that this bill would put businesses at risk and shift financia...

It’s time for this week’s poll! Should schools require teachers to ask students for their preferred pronouns? The La Center School District is responding to an OSPI ruling on its pronoun policy, and the issue is stirring debate. Cast your vote now at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-think-schools-should-require-teachers-to-ask-students-for-their-preferred-pronouns/ www. ClarkCo...

Two bills to reform WA Cares failed this session, while two others move forward. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses their impact on the program and what lawmakers should do next. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-outcome-is-split-so-far-on-four-bills-related-to-wa-cares/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WACares #PayrollTax #LongTerm...

Clark County high school basketball teams saw their championship hopes end in the WIAA state tournament quarterfinals. All six teams will now compete in the consolation bracket for a state trophy. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-there-will-be-no-state-champions-from-clark-county-this-season/ #Tacoma #Yakima #Vancouver #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Hi...

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s freeze on $3 trillion in federal funding, ruling that the executive branch exceeded its authority. Learn how this ruling impacts state budgets and community services at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/judge-blocks-freeze-on-federal-funding/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #FederalFunding #LegalRuling #GovernmentSpending #StateBudget...

The Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast will take place on March 20, honoring local heroes from first responders to nonprofit leaders. Celebrate those making a difference and learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/greater-clark-county-service-awards-breakfast-set-for-march-20/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #ServiceAwardsBreakfast #communityheroes #firstresponders #non...

Support local cat rescue efforts by taking part in Furry Friends’ 5th annual “Whiskers & Wishes” online auction from March 19 to March 23. Funds raised will help provide spay/neuter services, medical care, and shelter for rescued cats. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/area-cat-rescue-to-host-whiskers-wishes-online-auction/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #FurryFriends #Whis...

Washington state’s K-12 education funding system has evolved through constitutional mandates, court rulings, and legislative decisions. In the first of a three-part series, Larry Roe and Dick Rylander explore how state, federal, and local funds shape school budgets. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-k-12-washington-state-education-funding-overview-part-1/ #Vancouver #Cl...

Clark County homeowners may qualify for property tax exemptions! Specialists from the Clark County Assessor’s office will provide information and enrollment assistance at two upcoming Battle Ground events. Learn more and check your eligibility at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/dont-leave-tax-dollars-on-the-table/ #Vancouver #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #propertytaxexemptions #tax...

The Clark County Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Achievement Awards, recognizing up to 300 young individuals for their personal growth and community contributions. Know someone making a difference? Nominate them today at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/nomination-forms-available-for-countys-youth-achievement-awards/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #YouthAch...

The Washington State House unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one clarifying alcohol server permit laws and another modernizing museum unclaimed property notifications. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/house-unanimously-passes-two-bills-from-rep-kevin-waters-including-one-to-clarify-alcohol-server-permit-statutes/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #Washingto...