Clark County Today News

Let’s Go Washington has launched an attack tracker after escalating reports of harassment, theft, and voter suppression targeting signature gatherers statewide. Founder Brian Heywood says officials must act as hundreds of signatures have already been destroyed or stolen. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lgw-releases-attack-tracker-after-more-cases-against-signature-gatherers/ #Washington #LGW...

Clark County will begin accepting applications Oct. 1 for 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, with nearly $2.9 million expected for housing, public services, and neighborhood improvements. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, developers, and local governments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/applications-for-2026-clark-county-cdbg-home-funds-available-starting-oc...

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering free in-person workshops this fall covering composting, recycling, green cleaning, food waste prevention, and sustainable holiday tips. Families are welcome at the weekly sessions in Vancouver. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/free-in-person-workshops-begin-in-october-to-teach-residents-about-composting-and-sustainable-living/ #ClarkCounty...

Negotiations at the White House ended without a deal as funding nears expiration, with Democrats citing health care cost concerns and Republicans backing a temporary bill; federal workers face furloughs if no agreement is reached. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/were-headed-to-a-shutdown-white-house-meeting-ends-with-no-deal-as-deadline-nears/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #Healthcare #Budge...

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new “Your Washington” initiative, arguing it must meet deadlines, set meaningful metrics, and enforce accountability to avoid the failures of Results Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-gov-ferguson-promises-to-make-the-state-more-responsive-heres-how-he-can-make-that-happen/ #Opinion #WashingtonState...

Oregon is suing to block President Trump’s order deploying 200 National Guard members to Portland. Gov. Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and the Oregon DOJ argue the federal move is unconstitutional and unnecessary as protests outside ICE facilities remain mostly peaceful. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-sues-to-block-trump-from-sending-national-guard-to-portland/ #Oregon #P...

Joe Cortright contends that the I-5 Bridge replacement is repeating the mistakes of the failed Columbia River Crossing by ignoring Coast Guard clearance rules. With delays mounting and permits not yet filed, he warns the project could lose billions in federal funding if pushed into 2027. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-bridge-too-short-again/ #Opinion #I5Bridge #Transportation #...

Alysha Evelyn Chandra, a career prosecutor and Army National Guard officer, has launched her campaign for Clark County prosecutor. She highlights her experience with tough cases, support for victims, and commitment to accountability, transparency, and rehabilitation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/alysha-evelyn-chandra-launches-campaign-for-clark-county-prosecutor/ #ClarkCounty #Politics #E...

Lars Larson argues in his column that Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s refusal of federal help during Portland riots mirrors Orval Faubus’s historic defiance of federal law. He blasts her handling of ICE attacks and National Guard deployment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tina-kotek-goes-orval-faubus-on-us/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #TinaKotek #Portland #Antifa #ICE #NationalGuard #FederalLa...

In this letter to the editor, Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls on Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez to reject foreign lobbying money and reconsider support for funding conflicts overseas. He urges prioritizing Southwest Washington’s schools, jobs, and infrastructure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-southwest-washington-tax-dollars-are-being-used-to-fund-the-starvation-of...

Washington’s Nuclear Caucus visited Idaho National Laboratory to see firsthand how advanced fuels and small modular reactors could help meet the state’s growing energy demand. With pressure from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and heating needs, nuclear power may become a key piece of Washington’s clean energy strategy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nuclear-caucus-visits-idaho-national...

Camas resident Anna Miller breaks down what a government shutdown actually means, noting which essential workers continue, which benefits keep flowing, and where agencies may pause or delay services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-henny-penny-the-sky-will-not-fall/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #GovernmentShutdown #FederalEmployees #SocialSecurity #Medicare #SNAP #WIC #Camas #ClarkC...

Paul Valencia shares his perspective after 211 straight Friday nights of high school football, writing that while scores matter, it’s the stories of players, coaches, and fans that define the experience. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-stories-of-the-people-who-experience-the-games-are-the-best-stories/ #Opinion #Sports #Vancouver #HighSchoolFootball #ClarkCounty #PaulValencia...

Economist Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement project is in deep jeopardy as federal approvals stall, Coast Guard objections grow, and billions in grant funding face expiration deadlines. He says rising costs and political roadblocks could derail the project entirely. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-federal-funding-for-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-in-jeopardy/ #Opini...

The Columbia Theater Arts Foundation is bringing Pay What You Will theater to Clark County, launching with The Sound of Music Oct. 16–19 at Washburn Performing Arts Center. Led by Michael McCormic Jr., Dean Waters, and Ellie Tauscher, the nonprofit hopes to make the arts accessible for all ages. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/columbia-theater-arts-foundation-to-produce-productions-at-the-...

Lars Larson argues that President Trump has now set his sights on Portland after years of unrest, lawless protests near ICE offices, and shrinking city revenues. The opinion column highlights Trump’s warnings and the mayor’s defiance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-president-trump-to-the-rose-city-youre-next/ #Opinion #Columns #PacificNorthwest #LarsLarson #DonaldTrump #Portland...

🎙️ Podcast DescriptionPacifiCorp announced that the Swift Forest Camp boat ramp will close Sept. 30 through May 2026 as part of reservoir management to maintain water levels downstream of Merwin Dam. Other ramps, including Speelyai Park and Cresap Park, will also see temporary closures, while Yale Park will remain open. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/swift-forest-camp-boat-ramp-to-close-unt...

A major water main break forced the closure of NE 134th Street in Salmon Creek as crews and firefighters worked to stop flooding and redirect traffic. Provided by Clark County Fire District 6. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/major-water-pipe-burst-closes-road-in-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #News #Traffic #RoadClosure #WaterMainBreak #SalmonCreek #ClarkPublicUtilities #FireDistrict6

Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila shares a letter to the editor reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging compassion, mercy, and love for neighbors as described in scripture. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-be-a-good-samaritan/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #BrushPrairie #Faith #Bible #Scripture #GoodSamaritan #Compassion #Mercy

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks if lawmakers should consider ending the I-5 Bridge replacement project. With costs possibly hitting $10 billion and delays stretching construction into the 2030s, some call it a boondoggle while others say replacement is essential for safety. Vote now and share your opinion. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-lawmakers-consider-ending-the-...

Ken Vance draws parallels between the chaos of Animal House and the troubled Interstate Bridge replacement project. With rising costs, delays, and unanswered questions, he argues the program is heading down the same costly path as the failed Columbia River Crossing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-remain-calm-all-is-well/ #ClarkCounty #IBR #I5Bridge #Transportation #KenVance #Proj...

Lars Larson raises questions about media silence surrounding a lawsuit against Sen. Ron Wyden, alleging his children harassed a gay employee who later died by suicide. Larson argues the story reflects political double standards in the Pacific Northwest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-story-about-united-states-senator-ron-wyden/ #PacificNorthwest #RonWyden #LarsLarson #OregonP...

The North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy will honor early pioneers with a special exhibit on Sept. 27. The event includes a 2 p.m. presentation, blacksmith demonstrations, antique engine displays, and a quilt raffle to support the museum. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/north-clark-historical-museum-to-hold-exhibit-on-early-pioneers-on-saturday-sept-27/ #Amboy #NorthClarkHistoricalMuseum #...

Washington drivers may see some relief at the pump this fall. AAA reports the average gas price is $4.598 per gallon, down from last week, with analysts citing seasonal fuel changes, supply boosts, and potential 30–50 cent declines by Thanksgiving. Taxes and Washington’s carbon program remain major cost factors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-drivers-could-see-some-relief-a...

Gov. Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown are opposing a federal proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects 2 million acres of Washington forest from logging and roadbuilding. They warn rescission could harm endangered species, recreational economies, and water quality, while timber groups back the change. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-and-ag-oppose-repeal-of-federal-forest...