Clark County Today News

The 2025 Pink Hard Hat Awards recognized outstanding women leading the way in Clark County’s building industry. Learn about this year’s honorees and their impact on the field. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/winners-announced-for-the-2025-pink-hard-hat-awards/ #PinkHardHatAwards #WomenInConstruction #BuildingIndustry #Leadership #BIAClarkCounty #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive answers a reader’s question about navigating confusing left turns. Learn why some intersections use special lane markings and how to drive safely through them. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-confusing-left-turns-too-many-choices/ #TrafficSafety #DrivingTips #RoadRules #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Historic Trust has announced the 2025 General George C. Marshall Leadership Award recipients, honoring young leaders in Clark County. Learn more about their achievements and contributions at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-historic-trust-announces-2025-general-george-c-marshall-leadership-award-finalists-and-recipients/ #MarshallAwards #Leadership #CommunityService #YouthLeaders #V...

Clark County Sheriff John Horch warns of a staffing shortage that is straining emergency response capabilities. With fewer deputies per capita than most local police departments, Horch urges action to address the crisis. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/discussions-with-the-sheriff-part-1-staff-shortage-is-a-crisis-at-clark-county-sheriffs-office/ #SheriffHorch #ClarkCountySherif...

House Bill 2030, introduced by Rep. John Ley, seeks to audit spending on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project. The bill aims to increase transparency and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-introduces-bill-to-hold-agencies-of-the-i-5-interstate-bridge-replacement-project-accountable-for-spending/ #HB2030 #I5Bridge #...

Senate Bill 5292 could raise payroll taxes for Washington workers to support the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, sparking concerns about financial fairness. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sb-5292-promises-another-pay-decrease-for-workers-in-the-state/ #SB5292 #PaidLeaveTax #GovernmentSpending #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

House Bill 1958 would authorize $1.6 billion in bonds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, raising concerns about Washington's financial responsibility. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bistate-bridge-bill-authorizes-washington-state-to-issue-bonds-to-finance-project/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #TransportationFunding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen calls on Southwest Washington to reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement, arguing that it is too costly and ineffective. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-southwest-washington-must-stand-together-to-reject-light-rail-in-the-interstate-bridge-replacement/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #LightRailOpposition #ClarkCountyWa...

Evergreen Public Schools names two superintendent finalists, with a decision expected March 25. Learn more about the candidates and upcoming community engagement at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-school-district-superintendent-finalists-named/ #EvergreenSchools #SuperintendentSearch #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Kyle Fadness joins the Clark County Planning Commission, bringing engineering expertise to local land development decisions. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-kyle-fadness-to-the-planning-commission/ #ClarkCountyPlanning #CommunityPlanning #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washougal fourth graders are engaging with local history through new field trips and presentations by Sam Robinson of the Chinook Indian Nation. Learn more about this educational effort and upcoming events at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-fourth-graders-embrace-local-history/ #WashougalHistory #ChinookIndianNation #LocalHeritage #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Nominations are open for the 2025 Southwest Washington Philanthropy Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/community-foundation-opens-sw-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations/ #PhilanthropyAwards #CFSWW #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Camas Police are investigating a burglary at SafeFire Indoor Shooting Range, where multiple firearms were stolen. Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commercial-burglary-takes-place-at-safefire-indoor-shooting-range-and-retail-in-camas/ #SafeFireBurglary #CamasPolice #firearmtheft #ClarkCountyWa #loca...

Washington’s House Bill 1356 moves forward, raising the cap on local school district levies. Supporters say it expands education funding, while critics warn it could deepen school funding inequities. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bill-to-raise-lid-on-local-wa-school-district-levies-moves-forward/ #HouseBill1356 #schoolfunding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses the concerns surrounding House Bill 1402, which aims to limit driver’s license requirements in job postings. Critics argue the bill’s vague language could create legal uncertainty for employers. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-house-bill-1402-would-define-which-jobs-require-a-drivers-license-but-omits...

The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival is calling for artists to submit original 2D and 3D works for its juried art exhibit. Learn more and apply before June 7 at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-arts-music-festival-announces-open-call-for-juried-art-exhibit/ #VancouverArtsFestival #JuriedArtShow #CallForArtists #VisualArts #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Open House Ministries West is home to a thrift store, coffee shop, and bike shop, all raising funds for their family shelter in Vancouver. Learn more about how these businesses support the community at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/open-house-ministries-west-open-for-big-business-with-thrift-store-coffee-shop-and-bike-store/ #OpenHouseMinistries #ThriftStore #CoffeeShop #BikeShop #ClarkC...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from Washington Policy Center discusses Senate Bill 5112, which would allow trained psychologists to prescribe medication, potentially improving mental health care access in Washington. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-let-trained-psychologists-prescribe-to-improve-mental-health/ #SenateBill5112 #MentalHealthCare #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Firmly Planted Action highlights 10 controversial bills in Washington’s legislature, urging residents to stay informed and take action. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/firmly-planted-action-shines-the-light-on-the-top-10-bad-bills-in-front-of-washington-lawmakers/ #FirmlyPlantedAction #WashingtonLegislature #PoliticalEngagement #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal is reopening for the season, welcoming visitors with refreshed exhibits and an extensive collection of local artifacts. Explore Washougal and Camas history every Saturday through October. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-rivers-heritage-museum-reopens-after-winter-maintenance-closure-2/ #TwoRiversHeritageMuseum #WashougalHistory #Cl...

Washougal students are gaining career-ready skills during Career & Technical Education Month! From running a student-led food truck to hands-on construction projects, Washougal High School is preparing students for the future. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-students-celebrate-career-technical-education-month/ #CTEMonth #CareerEducation #WashougalSchoolDistrict #Clark...

Clark County’s housing crisis is forcing many renters into difficult choices. Council for the Homeless CEO Sesany Fennie Jones advocates for rent stabilization, a policy that could provide immediate relief by capping rent increases at 7%. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-stabilization-will-have-immediate-positive-impact-in-our-community/ #RentStabilization #Housin...

Clark County’s 16 high school basketball teams heading to state will have to hit the road, as no opening round games will be played locally this year. Get all the details on matchups, seedings, and locations at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-basketball-no-games-in-clark-county-this-year-for-opening-round/ #StateBasketball #CamasBasketball #UnionBasketball #StateTournament #TacomaDom...

Ridgefield’s Lexi Voukidis claimed the Class 3A/2A uneven bars title, leading a strong showing for Clark County athletes at state gymnastics and swimming competitions. Read more about these standout performances at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-state-competitions-ridgefield-gymnast-wins-state-title/ #RidgefieldGymnastics #StateGymnastics #LexiVoukidis #UnevenBarsChampion #Sta...

Prairie’s Faith Tarrant made history at Mat Classic, winning her fourth state wrestling championship and solidifying her place among Washington’s all-time greats. She led a dominant showing for Clark County wrestlers at the Tacoma Dome, with ten athletes claiming titles. Hear more about Tarrant’s journey, Skyview’s team success, and the growing prominence of high school wrestling. Read the full st...