Clark County Today News

This letter to the editor from Debra Kalz of Vancouver argues that the Clark County Council should not issue immigration-related resolutions, contends that people who enter illegally must face consequences under existing laws, and emphasizes the importance of following or formally changing immigration statutes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-people-who-have-entered-illegally-must-...

The Enspire Extravaganza returns to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., featuring more than 150 local artists, guest performances by Clay Giberson, Owen Kortz, Zachary Lenox, and the world premiere of Nicole Buetti’s The Dreamer’s Potential while supporting Enspire Arts youth scholarships and arts outreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/the-enspire-extravaganza-advanci...

Neighbors for a Better Crossing released a five-page summary challenging the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s seismic claims and financial assumptions, promoting reuse and seismic retrofits of the existing Interstate Bridge paired with an immersed tunnel alternative they say would reduce congestion and cost billions less. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibrs-systematic-disi...

This letter to the editor from Kimberlee Goheen Elbon of La Center recounts recent Clark County Council meetings on immigration enforcement, describes public comment incidents and council votes, and urges residents to review agendas and stand up against what she calls a self-proclaimed sanctuary County Council. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-forefathers-warned-us-to-assemble-w...

The Washington State House unanimously passed House Bill 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update the ambulance quality assurance fee program, increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency transports, and maintain federal compliance without relying on the state general fund. The measure now moves to the Senate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislation-from-rep-david-stuebe-to-strengthe...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance calls recent Clark County Council meetings an embarrassment to the community, criticizing meeting decorum, a protest stunt during public comment, and Chair Sue Marshall’s leadership while urging increased security and stronger enforcement of rules. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-county-council-meetings-have-become-an-embarrassment-to-our-commun...

In this week's newsletter: A divided council vote on immigration-related language, C-TRAN’s action on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program SEIS, Battle Ground and Washougal levy results, and opinion on Senate Bill 6346 and the I-5 Bridge highlight a week spanning politics, education, transportation, business, and community life. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_february...

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a modified resolution addressing federal immigration enforcement, following intense public comment and debate over jurisdiction, racial profiling language and support for local law enforcement. The resolution is expected to be read Feb. 17. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-did-the-councils-debate-and-resolution-help-unite-or-divi...

The Washington State Senate approved Senate Bill 5974 to impose stricter eligibility standards on sheriffs and police chiefs and restrict volunteer posses, advancing the legislation to the House after party-line debate. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/stricter-standards-for-wa-sheriffs-approved-in-state-senate/ #WashingtonStat...

Journey Theater will present A Year with Frog and Toad at Manor Evangelical Church in Battle Ground, with performances scheduled from Feb. 19 through Feb. 28 featuring local youth performers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/journey-theater-presents-a-year-with-frog-and-toad/ #BattleGround #VancouverWA #JourneyTheater #YouthTheater #ClarkCountyWA #FrogAndToad

In this opinion column, Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that SB 5292 could set the stage for higher Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll taxes by changing the rate-setting formula and adding new reserve requirements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sb-5292-pfml-tax-bill-looks-like-a-trap/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PFML #SB5292 #WashingtonState...

Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has appointed April Furth as deputy county manager, with Furth returning to Clark County after serving in Chattanooga and previously leading Community Development and the Permit Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-manager-appoints-april-furth-as-deputy-county-manager/ #ClarkCountyWA #VancouverWA #LocalGovernment #AprilFurth #KathleenOtto

In this opinion column, Rep. John Ley provides a legislative update on Senate Bill 6346 and a proposed state income tax, developments in the Interstate-5 Bridge Replacement Program, efforts to open the Brockmann Campus, and House Bill 2605 on fibrous silicate materials. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-is-a-state-income-tax-coming-and-the-latest-on-the-i-5-bridge-project/ #Opinion...

WSU Vancouver is hosting four free A – Z of Paying for College workshops this spring, offering guidance on grants, scholarships, savings, loans and required financial aid forms, with sessions scheduled from Feb. 24 through May 20. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-vancouver-offers-public-workshop-on-how-to-pay-for-college-8/ #WSUVancouver #ClarkCountyWA #FinancialAid #Scholarships #College...

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a rollover crash with entrapment at Burton Road and NE 95th Avenue, extricating a trapped occupant within 18 minutes and transporting both patients to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries as the cause remains under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-vehicle-rollover-with-entrapment-on-burton-road/ #Vancouve...

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a modified resolution addressing reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, following extended debate over jurisdiction, wording, and support for local law enforcement ahead of a planned Feb. 17 reading. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-modifies-language-on-its-resolution-on-ice-activities-in-the-region...

Initial results from the Feb. 10 special election show Battle Ground Public Schools’ levy trailing the majority needed to pass, while the Hockinson School District’s measure holds a lead, with final certification scheduled for Feb. 20. This report was first published by The Reflector Newspaper. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-school-levy-falling-short-in-initial-count/ #...

Pierce County authorities and the Puyallup School District are investigating a sexual assault allegation stemming from a Dec. 6, 2025, high school wrestling match, with the case now under review by the prosecuting attorney’s office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/puyallup-teen-wrestler-says-school-ignored-her-claim-of-sex-assault-by-male-opponent/ #Puyallup #WashingtonState #HighSchoolSpo...

In this opinion column, Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center outlines what’s at stake in the 2026 parental rights and girls’ sports initiatives, arguing the measures could influence education policy in Washington state and nationally. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-parental-rights-battle-goes-national/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ParentalRights #GirlsSpor...

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex has opened 2026 volunteer sign-ups for education programs, visitor services, and habitat support at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake, with orientation planned for early spring and new opportunities tied to the upcoming Community Nature Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-steigerwald-lake-refuges-open-sign-ups-for-new-volunteers/ #...

Preliminary results from the Feb. 10 Special Election show Washougal School District’s EPO and Capital levies passing with roughly 58 percent approval, with district leaders saying the renewal measures will continue student program support and maintain school facilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-epo-levy-capital-levy-passing-in-preliminary-results/ #Washougal...

In this opinion column, Nancy Churchill criticizes Senate Bill 5400 and argues that proposed subsidies for select media outlets, combined with credential denials for independent journalists, threaten a free press in Washington state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-olympias-war-on-a-free-press/ #Opinion #FreePress #SB5400 #WashingtonState #FirstAmendment #NancyChurchill #Dangerous...

Cano Real Estate announced that Kelly Winn has returned to the brokerage after four years leading sales for a local home builder, bringing more than two decades of experience in residential sales and new construction across Clark County and Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/original-team-member-kelly-winn-rejoins-cano-real-estate/ #CanoRealEstate #KellyWinn #ClarkCoun...

The Clark County Commission on Aging will begin a four-part series on mobility at its Feb. 18 meeting, featuring Ryan Lopossa and Mike Sallis for a discussion on transportation planning and development, with hybrid attendance options available at the Public Service Center and online. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-schedules-four-part-discussion-on-mobility/ #ClarkCountyW...

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Frito Lay facility on NW Fruit Valley Road, upgrading the call to a full commercial fire response before containing a small fire within 30 minutes, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-department-responds-to-early-morning-fire-at-frito-lay-facility/...