Clark County Today News

Alysha Evelyn Chandra is hosting the official launch of her Clark County prosecuting attorney campaign on Jan. 15 at The Cove on the Vancouver waterfront, offering residents a full presentation of her platform, priorities, and background in prosecutorial and military service. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/alysha-chandra-to-host-official-launch-event-for-clark-county-prosecuting-attorney-ca...

Clark County Public Works is presenting updated concepts for public access improvements at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, with an in-person and virtual open house scheduled for Dec. 11 and an online survey opening the same day to gather community feedback. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-hosting-open-house-dec-11-and-on-plan-for-public-access-improvements-at-78th-street-heritage-farm/...

Walk & Knock is now Drive & Drop, inviting Clark County residents to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to 16 drop sites on Dec. 6 as volunteer shortages reshape one of the region’s largest food drives; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/walk-knock-becomes-drive-drop-with-this-years-food-drive-scheduled-for-dec-6/ #ClarkCounty #FoodDrive #DriveAndDrop #WalkAndKnock #CommunitySupport #Hu...

A Center Square investigation details how states continued expanding budgets after the COVID emergency, leaving places like Washington facing major shortfalls as federal funds dry up; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fiscal-fallout-states-continue-to-increase-budgets-despite-end-of-covid-emergency/ #StateBudgets #WashingtonState #FiscalCrisis #TheCenterSquare #GovernmentSpending #BudgetShortf...

President Donald Trump claimed he will void any laws, pardons, or executive orders signed by Joe Biden with an autopen, reviving a dispute that legal experts have previously dismissed as unfounded; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-social-media-post-claims-to-void-biden-orders/ #Trump #Biden #Politics #Autopen #ExecutiveOrders #WashingtonStateStandard #FederalLaw #PresidentialPower

Washington lawmakers will convene in Olympia for annual committee days to preview major 2026 session topics, including a budget shortfall, data centers, vaccine safety, transportation issues, and new tax impacts; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-lawmakers-will-gather-in-olympia-to-gear-up-for-2026-session/ #WashingtonState #Olympia #Politics #Legislature #CommitteeDays #BudgetShortfall #Da...

Vancouver Police are investigating a hit and run after a woman in a crosswalk on E. Mill Plain Blvd. was struck by a white full-size Chevrolet van that fled the scene; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-hit-and-run-collision/ #VancouverWA #HitAndRun #VancouverPolice #PublicSafety #CommunityAlert #PedestrianSafety

Vancouver welcomed the holiday season with a lively Community Tree Lighting at Esther Short Park, celebrated the revival of the Salmon Run Bell Tower, and raised its new city flag in front of thousands of attendees; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-lights-up-the-holidays-at-esther-short-park/ #VancouverWA #HolidayCelebration #CommunityTreeLighting #EstherShortPark #CityFlag #Salmo...

Michael Terry of Brush Prairie shares his family’s deep historical roots as a 12th-generation American descended from Mayflower Compact signer Stephen Hopkins, reflecting on heritage, the first Thanksgiving, and the legacy passed to his children; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/family-history-clark-county-man-can-trace-lineage-back-to-first-thanksgiving/ #FamilyHistory #Mayflower #Thanksgi...

The Battle Ground Police Department delivered more than 75 prepared Thanksgiving meals to local families through its Serving Beyond the Badge initiative, supported by community volunteers and local businesses; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/beyond-the-badge-battle-ground-police-serves-thanksgiving-meals-to-local-families/ #BattleGround #CommunitySupport #ThanksgivingMeals #PoliceOutreach...

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey shows a continued decline in Thanksgiving dinner costs for 2025, with turkey prices falling and overall meal costs down 5% from last year; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/annual-survey-shows-drop-in-thanksgiving-dinner-costs-for-2025/ #Thanksgiving #AFBF #TurkeyPrices #HolidayCosts #WashingtonState #GroceryInflation #FoodEconomy

Elizabeth New shares personal experiences from her father’s final week of life and her own hospital stay, highlighting the compassion and skill of caregivers and the healthcare challenges facing hospitals today; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-thankful-for-caregivers-providers/ #Opinion #HealthCare #Caregivers #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PatientCare #HospitalWorkers

The Christmas Ships Parade marks its 71st year with more than 70 illuminated boats traveling 15 nights on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, featuring multiple routes, special events, toy drives, and shoreline viewing opportunities; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/christmas-ships-parade-celebrates-71st-year-with-15-nights-of-holiday-magic-on-pacific-northwest-waters/ #PacificNorthwest #Chri...

The Washougal School District Board has approved placing renewal EP&O and Capital levies on the Feb. 10, 2026 ballot, with funding supporting student programs, technology, maintenance, and anticipated lower levy rates for homeowners; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-board-votes-to-place-renewal-levies-on-feb-2026-ballot/ #Washougal #SchoolDistrict #Levy #EducationFun...

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for Kyle Eck, his fiance, and their children after they were struck by a vehicle in Vancouver, with funds supporting medical and household expenses during Eck’s recovery; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/gofundme-spotlight-fundraiser-started-for-man-children-hit-by-car-last-week-in-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #GoFundMe #CommunitySupport #PedestrianInjury...

The Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal marks Small Business Saturday by inviting residents to shop local and enjoy a movie, offering free small popcorn with a ticket purchase for guests who show a same-day receipt from a Camas or Washougal business; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/liberty-theatre-celebrates-small-business-saturday-with-community-partnerships-and-big-screen-experiences/ #...

Nancy Churchill describes how a small rural Republican committee, generational change, and renewed engagement among younger conservatives all point to the need for direct local political involvement now, highlighting examples from Ferry County and beyond; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-plant-the-flag-faith-family-and-freedom-begin-at-home/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #WashingtonStat...

In this opinion column, Mark Harmsworth outlines how Washington’s extensive and costly license and permit fees create barriers for entrepreneurs, highlighting examples that burden small businesses and calling for streamlined processes and reduced fees. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-do-business-in-washington/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SmallBusine...

A free community dental clinic at Cascade Park Dental Office in Vancouver brought together Kaiser Permanente Dental teams and volunteer dentists to provide essential care for 39 patients, delivering more than $28,000 in services to support community health. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/dentists-deliver-free-dental-care-in-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #DentalCare #CommunityHealth #KaiserPe...

This opinion column details TriMet’s mounting financial problems, citing steep losses, reduced ridership, rising labor costs, tax increases, and major cuts that still fall short of stabilizing the agency, while urging Clark County residents to avoid financial entanglements with TriMet. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-a...

Bob Ortblad examines the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s latest shared use path ramp design, describing steep grades, long distances, multiple turns, and concerns about cost and practicality raised during recent presentations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-ridiculous-ramp/ #Opinion #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #Transportation #C...

The Building Industry Association of Clark County installed Alexa Lee as its 2026 president and honored industry members with a wide range of President’s Awards celebrating leadership, craftsmanship, and service across the region. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/building-industry-association-installs-alexa-lee-as-2026-president/ #BIA #ClarkCounty #Homebuilding #ConstructionIndustry #Pres...

Furry Friends Cat Rescue is asking the community to support its mission this Giving Tuesday, with donations helping provide food, medical care, spay and neuter procedures, and safe shelter for stray and feral cats in Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/furry-friends-to-participate-in-giving-tuesday-dec-2/ #FurryFriends #GivingTuesday #CatRescue #ClarkCounty #Nonprofit #StrayCats #F...

A virtual service for Phyllis M. Hann is set for December 6, with the community invited to share memories and upload photos on the memorial page. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/obit-virtual-service-to-be-held-for-phyllis-hann-dec-6/ #PhyllisHann #MemorialService #VirtualService #ClarkCounty #Community #Remembrance

Journey Theater brings a musical presentation of Narnia to Washougal High School in December, featuring characters from the classic story, performances by young actors, and show dates spanning Dec. 5 to 13. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/journey-theater-presents-narnia/ #JourneyTheater #Narnia #Washougal #Theater #ClarkCounty #YouthArts #PerformingArts