Clark County Today News

Sen. John Braun foresees quick legal action once Gov. Ferguson signs SB 6346, imposing an income tax on those earning over $1 million. Chris Gildon warns of impacts on NBA prospects in Seattle. Get details on the law, potential court battles, and state tax policy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-legal-challenges-certain-as-gov-ferguson-prepares-to-sign-new-income-tax/ #Washington #Inco...

Jennifer English earned top honors for a daring water rescue at Lacamas Lake, while Vancouver Fire awarded 36 recognitions for outstanding service and citizen courage. This episode explores how city employees and residents contributed to public safety. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-fire-department-honors-firefighters-community-members-at-annual-awards-ceremony/ #Vancouver #Emer...

Officer Phil Anderson started a food pantry at Battle Ground High, now supported by community donations through “Cram the Cruiser.” Prairie High joined the effort, creating trusted spaces for students. Learn how these partnerships are making a difference. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/cram-the-cruiser-to-benefit-battle-ground-and-prairie-high-schools/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #SchoolSaf...

The Washington Court of Appeals granted state legislators sweeping privilege to withhold internal records, heightening concerns from open government advocates like Mike Fancher and WashCOG over diminishing transparency. More than forty legislative bills threatened public access in the latest session. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fighting-for-transparency-in-washington-governmen...

A Lewis County court case led to lawmakers clarifying that “election” covers any general, primary, or special vote on the same day in Washington. Senate Bill 6084 aims to block double voting and preserve statewide ballot integrity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-washington-law-clarifies-what-is-an-election/ #Washington #Elections #VoterFraud #Legislation #BattleGround #DoubleVoting #Was...

Ryan Frost names legislative actions he argues erode local accountability and public input, including a millionaire income tax with referendum restrictions, removal of elected sheriffs by unelected boards, expanded AG subpoena powers, and pension fund shifts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-attacking-democracy-in-the-name-of-democracy/ #WashingtonState #Olympia #Legislature #Opini...

Amy Drews, Doug Kabel, Gesine Kratzner, and Levent Karayalım have joined Gallery 408 in Camas, expanding its range with abstract paintings, expressive sculpture, and mixed-media works. Their art now adds new energy and diversity to the gallery’s exhibits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/gallery-408-announces-four-new-artists/ #Camas #Gallery408 #contemporaryart #artists #PacificNorthwest #...

Lawmakers face a $14.4B estimate for the I-5 bridge overhaul between Oregon and Washington, with key upgrades postponed and new tolls planned. Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek, and critics like John Ley debate risk, funding, and timelines. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-and-or-scale-back-i-5-bridge-ambitions-as-cost-balloons/ #bridge #Washington #Oregon #infrastructure #ColumbiaRiver #trans...

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen led passage of Washington’s new income tax, intended to fund schools, but the same lawmakers soon cut over $1 billion from education and ignored $700M in available federal aid. Clark County Today examines the full consequences. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-passed-an-income-tax-to-fund-education-then-the-same-majority-cut-educatio...

Ozzie Gonzalez, a Camas resident, details his experience working with Joe Kent and his reasons for supporting Kent’s principled resignation. The letter covers military service, American foreign policy, and reflections on recent conflicts in the Middle East. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-in-defense-of-joe-kent-a-war-hero/ #ClarkCounty #JoeKent #Opinion #ForeignPolicy #Military #Mi...

Democrats hold every lever in Olympia, but Nancy Churchill spotlighted how a rush of bills—income tax grabs, sheriff powers, and agency expansions—are fueling growing grassroots backlash. Rural and independent voters see the frenzy as overreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-majority-party-is-panicking/ #WashingtonPolitics #Olympia #NancyChurchill #Opinion #Trump #Wa...

Thomas Schenk from Amboy challenges Gov. Bob Ferguson’s remarks on the I-5 Bridge, calls out Democrat policies on taxes and light rail, and urges stronger Republican turnout in Washington politics. The letter questions both legislative actions and voter participation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-now-we-have-engineer-bob-telling-us-the-i-5-bridge-needs-replacing-because-it-is-bu...

Thirty-six high school teams, including champions Lake Washington and Mount Vernon, gather for the Baseballism Kickoff Classic in Vancouver, Camas, and Ridgefield. Local diamonds will host 12 brackets honoring pro players from the region and offer free admission. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-baseball-presents-baseballism-kickoff-this-week-with-action-all-over-the-region/ #C...

Gov. Bob Ferguson said the I-5 Bridge is at risk of collapse in an earthquake because timber support piles sit in loose sand, while Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle likened the structure to “pretzels in chocolate pudding.” Even so, both insisted there is no immediate danger to the roughly 140,000 vehicles that cross the bridge each day as officials continue pushing a costly replacement plan that...

Vancouver Police are searching for a van driver who struck a woman in a crosswalk at C Street and Evergreen Blvd, briefly assisted her, and then fled. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male; investigators released footage of the vehicle. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-seek-assistance-from-the-public-to-locate-hit-and-run-driver/ #Vancouver #Police #HitAndRun #PublicSaf...

Vancouver City Council's upcoming community forum will invite residents to discuss connections, barriers, and ideas to improve belonging and opportunity. Attendees can share perspectives and help shape the city's inclusive future. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-to-host-community-forum-on-belonging-march-23/ #Vancouver #CommunityForum #Belonging #LocalGov #ClarkCounty...

Twelve retired band directors will serve as Grand Marshals when Hazel Dell welcomes back its annual Parade of Bands. With 120 entries and 25 marching bands, organizers expect a crowd of up to 20,000 along the new route. Details on registration, traffic, and what to expect. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/60th-annual-hazel-dell-parade-of-bands-returns-this-may/ #HazelDell #ClarkCounty #Para...

Rye Dilley and other students in Battle Ground started Youth4PS to amplify student perspectives in funding and policy decisions. Their independent group aims to foster understanding between students, voters, and the district. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/battle-ground-students-launch-youth-led-group-to-elevate-student-voices-in-school-funding-conversations/ #BattleGround #Youth4PS #Stude...

Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a steep $14.4 billion price for the I-5 Bridge replacement, sparking editor Ken Vance’s concern over light rail costs, funding shortfalls, lack of congestion relief, and state transparency. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-this-is-not-the-best-and-most-efficient-use-of-the-taxpayers-funds/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #I5Bridge #Transportation #Opinion #KenVan...

Governor Bob Ferguson pledges a new Vancouver-Portland bridge with light rail despite a $14.4 billion full project estimate. He says the first phase will cost $7.65 billion, targeting a 2028 construction start and federal funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cost-for-ibrs-total-project-most-likely-to-be-14-4-billion/ #Vancouver #IBR #Politics #LightRail #Oregon #Portland #Washington #Inf...

Firefighters evacuated about 20 homes near NE 60th Avenue in Vancouver after workers struck a 2-inch natural gas line. Responders isolated the area, monitored air, and coordinated with C-TRAN and Northwest Natural Gas. All residents have returned home. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/natural-gas-leak-forces-evacuation-in-restricted-area-in-vancouver/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #EmergencyRespons...

A major industrial project left Longview for the Gulf of America, with energy uncertainty cited as the deciding factor. Mayor Erik Halvorson argues Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act is costing jobs and urges leaders to support natural gas as a critical bridge. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-dont-leave-longview-in-the-dark/ #Longview #CleanEnergy #NaturalGas #WashingtonS...

Lisa White, with over 20 years of finance experience and a background in nonprofit service, joins OnPoint Community Credit Union as its new CFO. She succeeds Jim Hunt, who led the credit union through major expansion and growth. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/onpoint-community-credit-union-welcomes-lisa-white-as-cfo/ #ClarkCounty #OnPointCommunityCreditUnion #Banking #Leadership #Oregon...

Zander Earl, an AP student and athlete at Ridgefield High, will serve as youth ambassador to central Mexico through the Greater Clark County Rotary Club. He’ll study, volunteer, and live with host families, while local clubs seek new applicants for future exchanges. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/ridgefield-student-to-serve-as-rotary-clubs-youth-ambassador-to-central-mexico/ #Ridgefield #R...

Elizabeth New of Washington Policy Center highlights how HB 2355 will force households hiring nannies, cleaners, or gardeners to maintain wage records, provide written contracts, and follow new rules starting in 2027. Key exemptions remain unclear. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hiring-someone-for-jobs-around-the-house/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #domesticworkers #employmentlaw #Hou...