Clark County Today News

Camas Police arrested 31-year-old McKenzie Pfeifer after a tense 45-minute standoff during a domestic disturbance call. Multiple agencies assisted as officers safely resolved the situation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/woman-arrested-after-standoff-with-police-in-camas/ #Camas #PublicSafety #ClarkCounty #Police #LawEnforcement #WashingtonState #CommunityNews #Breaking #CrimeNews

Clark County Council is debating a proposal to raise the sales tax by one-tenth of a percent to support affordable housing. Councilor Michelle Belkot opposes the increase unless voters approve it. Other councilors see it as a modest, proactive step toward housing solutions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-mulling-a-raise-to-the-sales-tax-to-go-toward-affordable-housing/...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson expressed doubt about major new tax hikes in 2026, citing recent multibillion-dollar increases already passed by lawmakers. He emphasized housing and infrastructure as top priorities for the upcoming session, signaling greater investment in the Housing Trust Fund and road maintenance. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkco...

The Portland Interscholastic League is adding 36 members to its Hall of Fame, including five with Clark County ties. Honorees include Dave Gassaway, Lisa Gunderson Romig, Laura Matthews Stanford, Livia Strandberg, and Kisha Swafford-Gayhart — all recognized for their athletic accomplishments and community contributions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/new-hall-of-famers-for-the-pil-have-cl...

This letter to the editor from Jacob Smith of Vancouver outlines his bid for a seat on the Evergreen School Board. Smith discusses his experience as an Evergreen graduate, his support for DECA and FBLA programs, and his vision for stronger communication and student engagement across the district. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-hope-you-fill-your-ballots-out-and-consider-casting-...

Battle Ground Senior Citizens was selected by 100 Women Who Care Southwest Washington as the fourth-quarter 2025 recipient of a collective donation expected to exceed $15,000. The contribution will support programs that keep seniors active, connected, and engaged in the community. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-proud-to-receive-donation-from-100-women-who-car...

Clark County is inviting residents to apply for four open seats on the Community Action Advisory Board, which advises on funding for housing, self-sufficiency, and basic needs programs. The county encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply before the Nov. 21 deadline. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-community-action-advisory-board-13/ #ClarkCounty #Co...

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the First Street Station Apartments on October 30, containing the blaze to two units and safely evacuating all residents. The cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-department-responds-to-structure-fire-at-first-street-station-apartments/ #Vancouver #FireDepartmen...

The future of the I-5 Bridge project is in question after IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s upcoming exit and a dramatic 84 percent reduction in transit ridership estimates. This week’s poll asks whether leadership should change, costs be cut, or the project paused for review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-with-ibr-administrator-greg-johnson-departing-and-transit-numbers-revised-dow...

Doug Dahl with The Wise Drive tackles the question of whether drinking coffee while driving is illegal. He explains Washington’s “dangerously distracted driving” law, how it differs from the cell phone statute, and reminds readers that any behavior—coffee included—that interferes with safe driving can lead to a violation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-is-drinking-coffee-while-dr...

Clark College will host a Mechatronics Open House on Nov. 10 from 6–8 p.m. at the Columbia Tech Center in Vancouver. Visitors can tour the facility, meet instructors, and learn about careers in robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing — all part of the growing Mechatronics program preparing students for high-demand technical fields. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-college-hosts...

Camas resident Anna Miller writes that political narratives surrounding the government shutdown are misleading. In her letter to the editor, she argues that bipartisan cooperation is essential for passing funding bills and calls out media outlets for promoting misinformation instead of clarity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-stop-spreading-false-narratives-about-the-shutdown/ #Opi...

Eric Poteete’s Silver Star Cemetery Halloween display in Vancouver is back and bigger than ever. After recovering from heart surgeries, Poteete rebuilt his haunted yard with fog machines, projections, and hundreds of spooky decorations for visitors to enjoy Oct. 30–Nov. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/halloween-haunt-silver-star-cemetery-even-better-than-last-years-display/ #VancouverWA...

In this opinion column, Rep. John Ley takes issue with Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s remarks about Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson’s sudden departure. Ley argues that unresolved federal reviews, unanswered public comments, and persistent Coast Guard concerns about bridge height expose deeper flaws in the IBR process. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/...

Clark County Today continues its coverage of Vancouver’s 2025 election, featuring candidates’ perspectives on the city’s Complete Streets program. Mayoral and city council contenders, including Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Justin Forsman, and Pooneh Gray, share views ranging from support for safer mobility to concerns about congestion and neighborhood impact. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/part-iii-...

Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series, featuring candidates’ insights on what guiding principles they would bring to evaluating potential charter amendments. Candidates highlight priorities such as transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and community trust as they prepare for the Nov. 4 election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/part-vi-what-principle...

Clark County Fire District 3 invites area veterans to a special Veterans Day Coffee with the Chief on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Dev’s Coffee Bar in Battle Ground. Fire Chief Chris Drone and Division Chief Jason Mansfield, both veterans, will host the informal gathering to honor service and discuss community issues. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/fire-district-3-to-host-veterans-day-coffee-with...

Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence will host the Veterans & Students Career and Resource Fair on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gaiser Student Center in Vancouver. The event welcomes veterans, students, and community members to connect with employers, educational programs, and veteran support organizations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-college-veterans-center-of-e...

Nancy Churchill, in her Dangerous Rhetoric column, begins her new series “Incentives” with Part One: Fear is the product. She explains how fear functions as a social and political incentive, shaping media, culture, and behavior — and how individuals can reclaim peace and agency. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-incentives-understanding-the-systems-that-shape-our-lives/ #Opinion #Na...

Vancouver Police are seeking public assistance to locate 52-year-old Angelika Maxwell-Shire, last seen near Fourth Plain Blvd. and Andresen Road. Family and friends report not hearing from her in several months. Anyone with information is urged to contact the VPD dispatch center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vpd-requests-help-from-the-public-to-locate-missing-adult/ #Vancouver #VancouverP...

The Clark County Auto License office will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 for in-service training at the Public Service Center, with many vehicle licensing tasks available online via the county’s site. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-auto-license-office-closed-9-a-m-to-1-p-m-nov-4-for-in-service-training/ #ClarkCounty #VehicleLicensing #PublicServiceCenter #OfficeClosure #Tr...

A new report from the Napa Legal Institute ranks Michigan and Washington as the worst states for protecting religious nonprofits. The 2025 Faith and Freedom Index evaluates laws across all 50 states for religious liberty and regulatory freedom, citing issues like the Blaine Amendment and lack of a Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Washington’s ranking highlights limited legal protections for fait...

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques the state’s 2025–27 budget, arguing that overspending and misplaced political priorities created the crisis now driving supplemental funding requests. From Medicaid underfunding to costly climate initiatives, Myers says lawmakers ignored essential services while expanding union pay raises and wasteful projects. He calls on legislators to reject...

Clark County is filling seat 1 on its Ethics Review Commission for an unexpired term through Aug. 1, 2026. Members must be qualified in government ethics and cannot hold office or party posts. Meetings are quarterly with hybrid options. Applications go to Jake Goodwin in the County Manager’s Office; the deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 21, 2025. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-manager-seeks-vo...

In this letter to the editor, former Camas Police Chief and longtime city councilor Don Chaney voices his support for Leslie Lewallen, praising her as a smart, grounded, and tireless advocate who listens, understands, and acts. Chaney highlights her experience as a former deputy prosecuting attorney and her balanced approach to accountability, fairness, and compassion. https://www.clarkcountytoday...