Clark County Today News

Opinion columnist Nancy Churchill critiques a Washington Supreme Court order on public defense, arguing it creates sweeping mandates without funding and shifts costs onto rural cities, counties, and taxpayers, while calling on lawmakers to address the issue through legislation such as SB 5914. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-justice-for-none-court-hands-down-a-mandate-without-a-di...

Clark County native Jordan Boldt has been named president of the Columbia Economic Development Council after serving more than a decade as executive director of the Vancouver Farmers Market, with his new role beginning March 2, 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/jordan-boldt-selected-as-new-credc-president/ #ClarkCounty #EconomicDevelopment #CREDC #VancouverWA #BusinessLeadership

The city of Washougal has opened applications to fill City Council Position 5, outlining eligibility requirements, deadlines, and the appointment timeline, with interviews scheduled later in January. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/application-period-now-open-to-fill-washougal-city-council-position-5/ #WashougalWA #CityCouncil #LocalGovernment #CivicEngagement #ClarkCounty

RedDoor Gallery in Camas is launching Brush Strokes in Motion, a January series of live art demonstrations where visitors can watch artists create new works, engage directly with them, and enjoy complimentary art receptions throughout the month. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/reddoor-gallery-presents-brush-strokes-in-motion-with-january-live-art-demos/ #CamasArts #RedDoorGallery #LiveArt...

The Dec. 30 episode of The Study of Sports Podcast features Paul Valencia with Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discussing upcoming WIAA amendments, a year-in-review of high school sports, and reflections on the Seattle Mariners, with an additional closing segment recorded after the main podcast. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-dec-30-2025-a-look-ahead-to-2026-wi...

Battle Ground mother and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Virginia Rodeman captured first place finishes at the No-Gi World Championship in Las Vegas, adding to a growing list of medals earned since she began the sport eight years ago at Battle Ground Martial Arts Academy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/virginia-rodeman-defies-limits-and-wins-no-gi-world-championship-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/...

This report reviews a historic year in Washington, D.C., marked by major immigration changes, sweeping tariffs, Supreme Court rulings, and a record-breaking federal government shutdown during President Donald Trump’s second term. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/deportations-tariffs-court-clashes-record-shutdown-mark-a-historic-year-in-washington-d-c/ #WashingtonDC #USPolitics #TrumpAdministr...

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear several major Second Amendment cases in 2026, including challenges tied to the Bruen decision, firearm restrictions, and Washington state gun laws, according to an interview with Second Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-scotus-to-take-up-key-second-amendment-challenges-in-2026/ #SCOTUS #SecondAmendmen...

Clark County officials will hold a joint hearing on Jan. 8 to gather public testimony on a preferred land use alternative as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, which guides growth and development for the next 20 years. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-planning-commission-to-hold-joint-hearing-on-preferred-land-alternative-for-comprehensive-plan-update/ #ClarkCounty #Compreh...

The Washougal School District Board of Directors is inviting community members to a Jan. 13 listening tour at Hathaway Elementary School to discuss renewal EP&O and Capital levies appearing on the Feb. 10 ballot and to hear questions and feedback from residents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-board-invites-community-to-jan-13-listening-tour/ #WashougalSchools #SchoolBoard #...

This letter to the editor from Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi critiques national and local news coverage that uses broad immigration language, arguing it blurs legal realities and replaces factual clarity with fear-driven narratives. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-when-headlines-gaslight-the-public/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #MediaCriticism #JournalismStandards #ClarkCounty

Opinion column by Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examining California’s $21 billion unemployment insurance debt and Washington’s Employment Security Department failures, arguing both states face higher taxes and economic strain without major reforms. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-californias-unemployment-debt-crisis-mirrors-washingtons-employment-security-depart...

Vancouver Police Department officers were involved in a late-night shooting near Northeast 46th Street after responding to a disturbance involving a firearm, with the incident now under investigation by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-officers-involved-in-shooting/ #VancouverPolice #OfficerInvolvedShooting #Vancouver...

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a late-night apartment fire at the Alder Creek Apartments that displaced one resident and prompted assistance from the American Red Cross and the Trauma Intervention Team, with no reported injuries and the cause under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/late-night-apartment-fire-displaces-one-resident-at-alder-creek-apartments/ #Vancouv...

Vancouver Police Department investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Reycardo Sentell Johnson, who was last seen on Nov. 28 and whose vehicle was towed near Vancouver Lake on Nov. 29. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vpd-seeking-publics-assistance-in-locating-missing-man/ #VancouverPolice #MissingPerson #VancouverWA #PublicAssistance #PoliceInvestigation

Clark County will host two major high school sports events next week, with more than 80 teams competing at the Pac Coast Wrestling Championships in Ridgefield and local teams taking part in holiday boys and girls basketball tournaments in Washington and Oregon. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-pac-coast-wrestling-to-showcase-some-of-the-best-in-the-northwest-and-beyond/ #...

Camas police arrested two suspects following a Christmas Eve burglary after coordinating with Vancouver police and recovering about $2,000 worth of stolen food from a disabled vehicle, according to the Camas Police Department. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/christmas-eve-burglars-arrested-property-recovered/ #Camas #Police #Burglary #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, honoring individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to serving others and strengthening the Battle Ground community, with submissions open through January 20, 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/nominations-being-accepted-for-battle-ground-citizens-of-the-year/ #BattleGround #CommunityRecognition...

The city of Vancouver has hired John L. Drake II as its new fire chief following a nationwide search, bringing 38 years of leadership and operational experience from the Los Angeles City Fire Department to the role beginning Dec. 29. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-hires-former-los-angeles-city-fire-department-leader-as-its-new-fire-chief/ #Vancouver #FireChief #PublicSafety #Eme...

In this opinion column, Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s push toward a universal, taxpayer-financed health care system would create new problems with cost, access, and rationing, and urges policymakers to pursue patient-centered reforms that emphasize competition and transparency. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hard-work-is-being-done...

Play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will be closed January through March while old equipment is removed and new, castle-themed play structures are installed, with other park areas remaining open during construction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/play-area-at-hazel-dell-community-park-closed-january-through-march-for-installation-of-new-play-equipment/ #ClarkCounty #HazelDell #ParksAndR...

In this opinion column, Nancy Churchill contends that proposed legislation in Washington state would weaken local control by expanding state authority over elected county sheriffs, raising constitutional concerns about voter choice, law enforcement independence, and centralized power. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-progressive-attack-on-washingtons-sheriffs/ #Opinion #Washing...

In this letter to the editor, Camas resident Rick Vermeers argues that the secretary of state’s refusal to comply with a U.S. Department of Justice request for voter roll data is inconsistent with existing data-sharing practices and raises concerns about election integrity and transparency. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-is-secretary-of-state-hobbs-really-just-protecting-you...

Washington Republicans criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed $79 billion supplemental budget, arguing it abandons four-year budget balance requirements while relying on rainy day funds, agency cuts, and new revenue proposals, including a potential income tax on high earners. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-wa-gop-budget-lead-blasts-fergusons-fiscal-plan-as-a-complete-joke/ #Washingto...

Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District have introduced House Bill 2180, which would require background checks for youth sports coaches and supervisors and mandate child abuse reporting training developed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/18th-district-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-protect-kids-in-youth-sports-from-predators/ #WashingtonSt...