Clark County Today News

Ron and Terry Prill have made a generous $2 million donation to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, strengthening support for caregivers through scholarships and workforce improvements. Learn how this contribution will impact healthcare professionals in Clark County. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/ron-and-terry-prill-donate-2-million-to-support-staff-at-peacehealth-southwes...

The NAEP 2024 results confirm that student achievement has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with reading scores declining and math performance showing only minor improvement. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/students-still-havent-recovered-from-covid-learning-losses/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #NAEP #Education #StudentAchievement #PandemicImpact #Le...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses how Washington’s rising salary threshold for exempt employees is leading to layoffs, reduced work hours, and fewer opportunities. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-obscure-washington-state-salary-law-is-still-causing-employers-to-lay-employees-off/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #MarkHar...

Rep. Peter Abbarno has introduced House Bill 1656, a bipartisan effort to lower utility costs and enhance emergency preparedness. The bill would allow utilities to recover disaster-related costs over time, reducing financial strain on families. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-peter-abbarno-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-lower-utility-costs-for-families-while-enhancing-emergency-...

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez met with student leaders to discuss education priorities and toured the Clark County Jail to address corrections and public safety concerns. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-meets-with-student-leaders-visits-clark-county-jail/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #GluesenkampPerez #StudentLeadership #CareerEducation...

Rep. Stephanie McClintock has introduced the SAFE-Learn Act, a bill aimed at increasing school safety with security grants, school resource officers, and discipline reforms. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-stephanie-mcclintock-introduces-the-safe-learn-act-to-increase-school-safety-for-students-and-staff/ #Vancouver #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #S...

Battle Ground Police are investigating a fatal crash where a vehicle left the road and struck a tree early Wednesday morning. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-investigate-fatal-single-vehicle-crash #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #BattleGroundPolice #FatalCrash #TrafficSafety #CrashInvestigation #PublicSafety

Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting on Littler Way after recovering 28 shell casings and discovering multiple bullet holes in homes and a vehicle. No injuries have been reported. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-respond-to-report-of-gunshots/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #VancouverPolice #GunshotsInvestigation #CrimeNews #Public...

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a house fire on East 17th Street, with 27 firefighters working to bring it under control in 30 minutes. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-vancouver-house-fire #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #VancouverFireDepartment #HouseFire #EmergencyResponse #F...

The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will hold its final meeting on February 3, providing public input on the county’s climate planning efforts. Learn more about the meeting and how to participate at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-to-hold-final-meeting-on-feb-3 #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #Loca...

Are tax increases for Ridgefield schools truly benefiting students, or are they funding a cycle of illegal strikes and rising teacher salaries? Rob Anderson explores the impact of labor disputes on education and why accountability matters. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-the-heavy-cost-of-illegal-teachers-strikes-on-ridgefields-education-system #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa...

Was the announcement of a Satanic Temple invocation at a County Council meeting an intentional response to public pushback on removing prayer? Camas resident Anna Miller questions the move in her letter to the editor. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-did-councilors-issue-an-in-your-face-to-the-citizens-that-backed-them-off-on-getting-rid-of-the-invocation/ #Camas #Clark...

Evergreen High School is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its 1995 state championship basketball team with a special reunion. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/evergreen-plainsmen-set-for-30-year-reunion-of-state-championship-boys-basketball-team/ #EvergreenHighSchool #StateChampions #BasketballReunion #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The Washington House of Representatives has banned title-only bills, a reform aimed at improving legislative transparency. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-the-final-holdout-the-washington-house-of-representatives-has-finally-banned-title-only-bills #GovernmentTransparency #LegislativeProcess #PublicPolicy #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Rep. David Stuebe has introduced House Bill 1625, a proposal to fund backcountry search and rescue teams in Washington state. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-david-stuebe-files-legislation-to-support-backcountry-search-and-rescue-efforts-in-washington #SearchAndRescue #EmergencyResponse #OutdoorSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival is seeking artists, vendors, and performers for its 2025 event. Applications are open until February 12. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-usa-arts-and-music-festival-announces-call-for-vendors-and-performers #Vancouver #ArtsAndMusicFestival #PerformingArts #VisualArts #LocalTalent #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Project Homeless Connect is back on January 30, providing critical resources to Clark County’s unhoused community. The event coincides with the Point in Time count, which helps track homelessness data to improve services. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/2025-project-homeless-connect-point-in-time-count-scheduled-for-jan-30/ #Vancouver #ProjectHomelessConnect #Homelessness #Commu...

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is holding a town hall in Clark County to discuss her legislative priorities and take questions from residents. The event takes place on January 30 at Three Creeks Community Library. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-announces-town-hall-in-clark-county-to-kick-off-119th-congress #Vancouver #TownHall #MarieGluesenkampPerez #Commu...

Vancouver is accepting applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, offering $300,000 for projects that improve street safety and reduce traffic speeds. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/residents-encouraged-to-apply-for-traffic-calming-measures-on-vancouver-roads #Vancouver #TrafficCalming #StreetSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a residential duplex fire on Plomondon Street, containing the flames within 20 minutes. No injuries were reported, but four residents were displaced. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-duplex-fire-2 #Vancouver #FireDepartment #PublicSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Brush Prairie resident Kevin Hessell shares his perspective on why the Hockinson school bond is essential for improving school facilities, athletics, and vocational training. Will these upgrades benefit students long-term? Read his full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hockinson-school-bond-will-transform-the-quality-of-our-school-and-athletic-facilities/ #HockinsonSchools...

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred Monday night on SE Mill Plain Blvd near SE 117th Ave. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle. Investigators report that the individual was crossing mid-block and against the walk symbol. The driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. This marks the third pede...

A Washington court upheld the parents' bill of rights, but new legislation could strip its protections. The battle over education policies continues as lawmakers debate HB 1296. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/court-win-for-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative-muted-by-bill-to-reverse-protections/ www. ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #parentsbillofrights #I2081 #HB12...

House Bill 1380 could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially raising taxpayer costs. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center explains why this bill may create more problems than solutions. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hb-1380-would-allow-homeless-people-to-sue-a-city-and-collect-taxpayer-dollars/ www. ClarkCounty...

Vancouver Police arrested Ryan Frisbie for a bank robbery after receiving public tips that led to his identification. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-arrest-bank-robbery-suspect-3/ #VancouverPolice #BankRobbery #CrimeInvestigation #LawEnforcement #RobberySuspect #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews