Clark County Today News

The ATF announced it will stop enforcing certain National Firearms Act requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms nationwide, following a federal court ruling in Texas. Washington officials including Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond and Benton County Prosecutor Eric Eisinger voiced support, but Raymond cautioned state residents that Washington's more restrictive firearm laws remai...

Washington Policy Center's Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines how the state's new 9.9% income tax on income above $1 million could affect workers at every income level, citing projections of 7,800 fewer jobs in 2028 and 18,800 fewer by 2036. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-workers-need-employers-new-state-income-tax-puts-job #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Jobs #WorkerRights #TaxPolicy #Washin...

Dave Jacobus and his team are marking 50 years of family-owned collision repair in Vancouver, tracing the business back to his father Jerry's 1976 shop. From mechanical vehicles to today's sensor-equipped cars, Jacobus CARSTAR has grown with the industry while keeping the same founding values. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/biz-jacobus-carstar-celebrates-50-years-serving-southwest #CARSTAR #Ja...

Vancouver's Our Lady of Fatima Holy Name Society hosts the West Coast Catholic Conference Nov. 13–14 at the Holiday Inn Portland Airport. Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, attorney Christopher Ferrara, and Fr. Jonathan Loop address faith, civic life, and Church teaching across five talks, a Traditional Latin Mass, and a gala banquet. Early-bird passes start at $40. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/can-you-...

On July 21, 2026, Clark County placed Resolution 2026-07-01, endorsing a light-rail extension to Evergreen Boulevard, under "Proclamations" alongside volunteer appreciation and lake recognition. Peter Bracchi asks both governments to show the evidence behind their endorsements. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-when-city-halls-drumbeat-becomes-county-policy #Opinion #ClarkCounty #Vancouve...

Pediatric dentist Dr. Ronald Hsu of Storybook Dental in Camas breaks down what parents should do in the first critical minutes after a child loses, chips, or shifts a tooth. From cold milk to mouthguards, the steps you take immediately can determine whether a tooth is saved or lost permanently. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/when-tooth-troubles-happen #ChildDentalHealth #PediatricDentistry #De...

Clark County's Commission on Aging is bringing in emergency management professionals from across the county to discuss winter preparedness at its Oct. 19 hybrid meeting, held at 4:30 pm at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/commission-aging-asks-winter-way-how-can-you-prepare #ClarkCounty #WinterPreparedness #CommissionOnAging #SeniorService...

Clark County is looking to fill up to five seats on its 15-member Railroad Advisory Board, which advises the county on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Applicants with railroad or freight-rail business experience are encouraged to apply. Three-year terms begin after Jan. 1, 2027. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Nov. 6. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/clark-county-seeks-volunteers-serve-railro...

Jon Girod, owner of Quail Homes and founder of Careers in Construction, is the 2026 Clark County First Citizen Award honoree. Since 1989, he has built more than 3,000 homes and founded a nonprofit placing Skilled Trade Centers on high school campuses. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/greater-vancouver-chamber-and-edward-jones-announce-jon #ClarkCounty #FirstCitizen #JonGirod #CareersInConstructi...

Woodland defeated Washougal 21-20 in a Week 6 matchup, but under the 2A Greater St. Helens League's new divided format, the result has no effect on playoff qualification. Jackson Andrews scored the go-ahead touchdown and helped stop Washougal's two-point conversion attempt. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/high-school-football-woodland-earns-bragging-rights-over #HighSchoolFootball #WoodlandBeav...

Established in 1910 along the East Fork of the Lewis River, Pomeroy Living History Farm in Yacolt draws around 10,000 visitors each October for Pumpkin Lane. Director Megan Miller shares how five generations have kept this nonprofit farm's history alive. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/pumpkin-patch-highlight-pomeroy-farm-presents-farming-past #PomeroyFarm #PumpkinLane #ClarkCounty #Yacolt #Liv...

VP JD Vance accused Microsoft of fraud Thursday, saying the company laid off 6,000 American workers while receiving 6,300 H-1B visas and nearly 3,000 green cards. Six IT outsourcing firms including Cognizant and Infosys were also suspended. Microsoft disputes the characterization. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/trump-administration-suspends-microsoft-visa-program-over #H1BVisa #Microsoft #JDVa...

A new report from Washington Policy Center and The Buckeye Institute finds that Washington's proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million could eliminate 6,100 jobs annually and reduce economic output by $4.9 billion in 2028 alone. For every $1 the state collects, the economy would produce up to $2.50 less. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-new-report-washingtons-income-tax-cost-...

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger John Braun met at KOIN6 to debate the Iran war, gas taxes, the $15 billion I-5 bridge, and a state income tax initiative. The 3rd Congressional District race is among a handful of competitive contests that could determine House control in January. A second debate is set for Oct. 13 on KATU. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/four-ta...

This week's audio newsletter covers a congressional debate between Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun, a Camas High School sports controversy involving gender identity, nine charter amendments on the November ballot, an ethics complaint against Councilor Wil Fuentes, a use-of-force ruling in the Deputy Bryson Layton case, and Vancouver's $26 million Main Street completion. https://mailchi.mp/c...

A reported situation at Camas High School, where one athlete competed on both the boys' and girls' cross country teams in the same season, has renewed debate over Washington's sports eligibility rules. The WIAA currently allows participation based on gender identity. Clark County Today is asking readers where they stand. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/poll-should-biological-sex-birth-determini...

Clark County Public Works is looking for two adults to serve as residential park hosts at Lewisville Regional Park in Battle Ground. Hosts live on-site in a county-owned residence, clean facilities, manage gates, and help maintain security at the county's oldest and most visited park. The service term runs through Dec. 31, 2027. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/clark-county-seeks-two-volunteer-r...

La Center residents Myrna and Ken Frantz endorse Peter Silliman for Clark County Council District 5, pointing to his 4,000-plus hours of council office experience, Charter Review Commission service, and four sponsored amendments covering budget transparency, housing analysis, tax supermajority requirements, and performance audits. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/letter-his-thoughtful-leadership...

A three-vehicle crash in La Center killed the driver of a Chrysler PT Cruiser after the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a C-TRAN bus carrying passengers. A minivan was also involved. Minor injuries were reported. NW La Center Road is closed between Timmen Road and Paradise Park Road while the CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit investigates. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/one-person-killed-t...

Future 42 Clark County has released a plain-language voter guide covering nine proposed charter amendments on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The organization supports seven of the nine proposals and remains neutral on two, covering topics from term limits and budget transparency to nonpartisan elections and housing impact analysis. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/future-42-clark-county-rel...

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and State Senator John Braun squared off in a KOIN-TV televised debate Wednesday, clashing over the $15 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement, Washington's new income tax, the conflict with Iran, and voter ID. A second debate is set for Oct. 13 on KATU-TV. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/gluesenkamp-perez-and-braun-make-their-cases-first-two #WA03 #Congress...

Sharon Kay Vance, who served as Skamania County Clerk for 20 years before retiring, passed away October 1, 2026, in Hood River after a six-year battle with cancer. She was 71. A Celebration of Life date is to be determined. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/obit-long-time-skamania-county-clerk-sharon-vance-passes #Obituaries #SkamaniaCounty #CarsonWashington #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyToday

Reform Clark County founder Rob Anderson filed an ethics complaint Oct. 6 charging Vancouver City Council Member Diana Perez with voting to give taxpayer funds to Fourth Plain Forward while simultaneously obtaining a personal business loan from that nonprofit. A separate complaint targets Councilor Wil Fuentes for drawing an FPF paycheck while serving on the Clark County Council. https://clarkcoun...

Lars Larson calls out school boards and State Superintendent Chris Reykdahl after Skyview High School athletes Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff forfeited a track race rather than compete against a biological male. Larson argues adults created this problem and girls shouldn't be forced to solve it. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-dont-make-girls-do-work-fix-adult-problem #Initiative63...

Candidates for Clark County Council District 5, Legislative District 20 Position 2, and Legislative District 18 Positions 1 and 2 addressed taxes, growth, transportation, education, health care, water, and data centers at a League of Women Voters forum held Oct. 1 at the Ridgefield Community Library. Troy McCoy, Peter Silliman, Ed Orcutt, Evan Jones, Randi Knott, Stephanie McClintock, John Ley, an...