Clark County Today News

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Senate Bill 5291, breaking down what it gets right—and what it misses—about WA Cares reform. Will the proposed changes fix Washington’s long-term care program, or are bigger reforms needed? Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-revisions-to-wa-cares-what-sb-5291-gets-right-and-what-it-misses www. ClarkCountyToday.com #WACares #SB5291 #LongTer...

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on NE Vancouver Mall Drive. Vancouver Police are investigating the circumstances, including possible impairment. Read the full report at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-collision-involving-pedestrian www. ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverPolice #PedestrianCollision #TrafficAccident #Roa...

Rep. John Ley has introduced House Bill 1559 to block tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, arguing that tolls would impose an unfair financial burden on commuters. Learn how this legislation could impact Southwest Washington residents. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-files-legislation-to-prevent-tolling-on-the-i5-bridge-replacement-project www. C...

Ridgefield School District’s budget has expanded rapidly, but test scores have fallen. Rob Anderson explores whether increasing funding is the right solution. Read the full opinion piece at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rising-budgets-declining-outcomes-ridgefields-educational-paradox www. ClarkCountyToday.com #RidgefieldSchools #SchoolBudget #AcademicPerformance #SchoolLevies #...

Camas senior Keirra Thompson is making headlines, not just as an elite passer but now as the leading scorer for the Papermakers. Learn how she broke a school scoring record and continues to dominate on the court. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-camas-keirra-thompson-does-not-pass-up-this-opportunity www. ClarkCountyToday.com #KeirraThompson #Ca...

Clark College is offering free dental care for children ages 4 to 17 on February 1, providing cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and more. Learn how to book an appointment and access this important community service. Read the full details at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/clark-college-to-offer-free-children-dental-care-day-on-sat-feb-1 www. ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCollege #FreeDent...

Hockinson grandparent and business owner Jim VanNatta believes that the upcoming school bond is a critical investment in the community’s future. In his letter, he discusses how local schools serve as the backbone of Hockinson, providing both education and a sense of togetherness. The proposed bond would ease overcrowding, improve safety, and address issues like the deteriorating high school field....

A string of burglaries in Clark County led to a police pursuit and the arrest of five juvenile suspects. Learn how law enforcement tracked them down and what investigators are doing next. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/series-of-burglaries-leads-to-pursuit-and-arrest-of-five-juveniles www. ClarkCountyToday.com #CCSO #BurglarySpree #JuvenileCrime #Pursuit #Arrest #Shel...

Vancouver Police are searching for 14-year-old Elizabeth Munoz Santana, a missing endangered teen last seen near Washington Elementary. Learn more about her description and how you can help. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-searching-for-missing-endangered-teenage-female www. ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverPolice #MissingTeen #EndangeredTeen #ElizabethM...

The Hockinson school bond debate raises questions about education funding, community growth, and the financial strain on longtime residents. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-people-behind-the-numbers-in-the-hockinson-school-bond #BrushPrairie #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Hockinson #schoolbond #educationfunding #propertytaxes #ruralcommunities #localnews

President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U.S. southern border, suspending entry and directing federal agencies to take immediate action. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-declares-invasion-at-southwest-border-suspends-entry #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #DonaldTrump #bordersecurity #immigrationpolicy #HomelandSecurity #nationalsecurity #foreignpolic...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the ongoing failures of Washington’s Employment Security Department, highlighting inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and the need for further reforms. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-employment-security-department-still-is-unable-to-meet-its-obligations #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Employment...

Clark County Public Works is leading a major tree planting initiative in the Minnehaha neighborhood to restore lost tree canopy and improve environmental health. Volunteers are invited to help plant up to 1,000 trees in the community. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-public-works-planting-hundreds-of-trees-in-the-minnehaha-neighborhood-volunteers-invited-to-help #Va...

Vancouver is allocating $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants to support low-income housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services in 2025. Applications open January 27, with quarterly reviews for timely funding distribution. Learn how these funds will be used to support the community. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-to-distribute-9-5-million-in...

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended President Trump’s inauguration, stressing the importance of bipartisan cooperation on key issues like the fentanyl crisis, job rebuilding, and affordable housing. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-statement-on-inauguration-of-president-donald-trump #Inauguration2025 #GluesenkampPerez #BipartisanWork #SouthwestWashington #Affo...

Washington’s Climate Commitment Act has come under scrutiny for its high cost and minimal impact on CO2 reduction. Representative John Ley argues that funding should focus on wildfire prevention rather than expensive carbon offsets. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-issues-statement-on-cost-of-the-climate-commitment-act #ClimateCommitmentAct #CO2Emissions #CarbonReduc...

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot has raised concerns over taxpayer funding for TriMet’s Vancouver light rail extension. With a public discussion scheduled for March 11, Belkot and other C-TRAN board members want to ensure Southwest Washington residents have a say. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-councilor-michelle-belkot-presses-for-c-tran-board-public-discussion-o...

Donald Trump took the oath as the 47th president, promising swift policy changes on immigration, energy, and education. From the Capitol Rotunda, he pledged to put America first. Learn more about his first actions as president at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/golden-age-trump-addresses-nation-for-first-time-after-inauguration #TrumpInauguration #47thPresident #BorderCrisis #JusticeDepartme...

Clark County Fire District 3 is taking steps to improve emergency services, thanks to voter-approved funding. With new firefighter EMTs, enhanced training, and better response strategies, the district is ensuring greater community safety. Learn more about how these improvements impact residents at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-district-3-improvements-underway-for-2025 #FireDistrict3 #...

Vancouver voters are being asked to approve a major school levy, but critics argue the district needs to justify its spending first. Larry Roe and Dick Rylander break down enrollment trends, financial decisions, and the impact on taxpayers. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-why-does-the-vancouver-school-district-need-capital-operations-money-at-all-given-the-massi...

David Boze from the Washington Policy Center explores how government policies impact businesses, taxation, and education in Clark County. From economic regulations to civic engagement, his latest column highlights key policy debates. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-progressives-lost-in-2024-they-just-dont-know-it.

A late-night crash on I-5 in Vancouver left four people seriously injured, shutting down all southbound lanes for emergency response. Fire crews used extrication tools to rescue passengers trapped in two heavily damaged vehicles. Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-car-crash-in-vancouver-closes-i-5-southbound for the f...

Big discussions in Clark County! A newly elected councilor questions the role of the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation at meetings, sparking community debate. Plus, we cover the swearing-in of Rep. John Ley, Ridgefield’s tax dollar concerns, a Camas service project making a global impact, and high school basketball excitement. Watch now & share your thoughts! 🔗 Visit ClarkCountyToday.com for mo...

Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address highlighted fiscal responsibility and spending reform in Washington state. Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines his promises and what they could mean for the state budget. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fergusons-focus-is-on-fixing-finances #BobFerguson #WashingtonGovernor #FergusonInauguralAddress #WashingtonSta...

Battle Ground Police arrested Clarence “Butch” Holt II after receiving public tips about a January 11 hit-and-run that left a victim critically injured. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-arrest-suspect-in-jan-11-hit-and-run #BattleGroundHitAndRun #WoodlandHitAndRun #ClarenceButchHolt #BattleGroundPolice #HitAndRunInvestigation #FelonyHitAndRun #Injur...