Clark County Today News

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to authorize its CEO to sign the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, a key step toward federal approval and a potential Record of Decision by spring 2026, with representatives from Camas and Washougal voting no over concerns tied to light rail and operations and maintenance costs. https://www.clarkcoun...

C-TRAN reports ridership surpassed 5 million trips in 2025, continuing a four-year growth trend driven by increases across most routes, expanded on-demand service, and strong performance from The Vine corridors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-ridership-grows-for-fourth-consecutive-year/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #PublicTransit #CTRAN #Ridership #BusService

Washougal has secured federal funding for two major infrastructure projects, including PFAS remediation design at city drinking water wells and improvements to the 32nd Street Rail Crossing, with support from Washington’s congressional delegation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-secures-federal-support-for-infrastructure-projects/ #Washougal #ClarkCounty #Infrastructure #PublicHeal...

Clark County is accepting applications for a volunteer seat on the Law and Justice Council, a state-established body that helps coordinate local criminal justice activities and develop community corrections plans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-seeks-volunteer-for-law-and-justice-council/ #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CriminalJustice #CivicEngagement #PublicService

The City of Battle Ground is seeking applicants to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, a volunteer body that advises the city council on the use of lodging tax revenues collected from local overnight stays. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-battle-ground-seeks-applicants-for-lodging-tax-advisory-committee/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #Tourism #LodgingTax #Civic...

In this letter to the editor, Vancouver resident Shauna Walters critiques Sen. Adrian Cortes’ legislative record, contrasting his past local tax-cutting actions with his current support for state mandates and income tax proposals in the Washington State Senate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-great-reversal-cortes-cuts-local-taxes-then-loads-schools-and-hospitals-with-unfunded-...

Clark/Vancouver Television will broadcast live KIRO television coverage of Seattle’s Super Bowl celebration parade, airing locally on CVTV cable channels and online during the scheduled event window. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/watch-seattles-super-bowl-celebration-parade-on-cvtv/ #ClarkCounty #CVTV #Seattle #SuperBowl #Parade #LocalTV

In this letter to the editor, Rob Anderson and a Ridgefield parent outline student complaints against a Ridgefield High School coach, detailing how concerns were raised, investigated, and ultimately handled by the school district. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-part-one-inside-ridgefield-school-districts-failure-to-protect-students/ #Ridgefield #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #SchoolA...

As penny production stops, Washington lawmakers are debating how retailers should make change on cash purchases, with proposed legislation outlining when transactions would be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-pennies-disappear-washington-must-address-how-retailers-make-change/ #WashingtonState #WALeg #Retail #Pennies #PublicPolicy #Economy

Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth writes that ongoing tax increases and proposed income and wealth taxes are driving uncertainty for small and large businesses across Washington, contributing to investment hesitation and business exits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-business-is-already-leaving-washington/ #WashingtonState #Opinion #BusinessClimate #WashingtonPolicyCente...

Three lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to review the 2026 legislative session, discuss legislation, and respond to constituent questions using the Zoom platform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawmakers-from-17th-district-to-host-virtual-town-hall-on-wednesday-feb-18/ #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolitics #LegislativeSession #VirtualTownHall #17thDistric...

Vietnam War veteran Dennis Fisher spoke at a Community Military Appreciation Committee breakfast in Vancouver, sharing stories from his time as a Marine Corps combat photographer and discussing his book documenting his full tour in Vietnam. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/cmac-welcomes-guest-to-talk-about-his-experience-as-a-combat-photographer-in-vietnam/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #VietnamV...

Battle Ground police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at a local Walmart, with detectives confirming the driver remained on scene and no impairment is suspected as the investigation continues. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-investigate-fatal-auto-pedestrian-collision/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety #PoliceInvestigation #...

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on NE 162nd Avenue near NE Poplar Street, with officers confirming the driver remained on scene and the Traffic Unit continues its investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-fatality-collision-9/ #VancouverPolice #TrafficFatality #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a conversation with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the league considers future expansion, with Seattle identified as a possible destination and state leaders expressing interest in the return of the SuperSonics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/washington-governor-talks-potential-return-of-supersonics-with-nba-commissioner/ #NBA #SuperSonics #WashingtonSta...

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center breaks down a proposed Washington income tax, outlining how Senate Bill 6346 would tax income above $1 million, affect capital gains and business owners, amend Initiative 2111, and limit the referendum process. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-income-tax-proposal-has-arrived/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #IncomeTax #WashingtonLegislature #S...

This week’s Clark County Today newsletter breaks down debates over light rail funding, rising housing costs, public safety advocacy tied to impaired driving, and the launch of a new Clark County auditor race, along with community events and local sports discussion. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_february_06_2026 #ClarkCounty #LocalPolitics #PublicSafety #HousingCosts #Loca...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is pressing Washington lawmakers to lower the legal blood alcohol content limit to 0.05, sharing data from Utah and personal testimony from families in Clark County who lost loved ones to impaired driving as part of a push focused on education and prevention. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/is-it-time-to-lower-the-legal-limit-for-blood-alcohol-content-to-0-05-in...

With 50 years of experience in homebuilding, Tracy Doriot of Doriot Construction explains how regulations, permitting delays, taxes, and labor shortages are contributing to Washington’s housing affordability crisis, and why he believes policy changes are needed to allow builders to increase housing supply. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/expert-in-homebuilding-has-several-tips-on-how-to-...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance weighs in on the proposal to create a high-capacity transit sub-district to fund light rail operations and maintenance tied to the I-5 Bridge replacement, arguing that those who support the project should be the ones paying the local share. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-if-they-want-light-rail-they-should-be-the-ones-who-pay-for-it/ #Opinion #...

This Clark County Today poll asks residents where a potential C-TRAN sub-district should be drawn if voters are asked to fund light rail operations and maintenance tied to a new Interstate Bridge, reflecting recent discussions by the Clark County Council. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-if-a-sub-district-is-created-what-area-should-it-include/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #Poll #LightRail #...

The U.S. Department of Education issued updated guidance clarifying that students and staff may pray in public schools as an expression of individual faith, while schools may not sponsor or coerce prayer, with the announcement made by President Donald Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-education-department-bolsters-protections-for-prayer-in-schools/...

In this opinion column, economist Joe Cortright analyzes IBR cost estimates and concludes that inflation accounts for only a fraction of the project’s ballooning price tag, pointing instead to rapidly rising consultant and staff costs as the main cause. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibr-falsely-blaming-inflation/ #Opinion #Transportation #IBR #I5Bridge #PublicSpending

In this letter to the editor, Bob Ortblad contends that Interstate Bridge Replacement Program funds could be better spent on a sandwich steel-concrete immersed tunnel, citing cost comparisons, design critiques, and examples of similar tunnels built internationally. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-141-million-bribe-can-be-better-spent-on-sa...

In this opinion column, Rep. John Ley outlines feedback from a recent legislative survey indicating that affordability, public safety, and government accountability are top concerns for Washingtonians, and he criticizes proposed income tax legislation introduced in Olympia. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtonians-want-affordability-not-more-taxes-according-to-our-recent-sur...