Clark County Today News

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says Washington’s $903 million revenue shortfall is the result of reckless spending and tax hikes. He calls for reversing course by cutting spending, repealing punitive taxes, and restoring fiscal discipline. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-the-legislature-dug-washington-into-a-fiscal-hole/ #Washington #StateBudget #TaxHikes #Fis...

Bill Bruch argues that conservative signature gatherers in Washington have been harassed and threatened while collecting signatures for initiatives on parental rights and girls’ sports. He says these actions silence voters and violate constitutional rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-leftists-again-targeting-conservative-signature-gatherers-in-washington-state/ #Opinion #Wash...

DEA agents seized 50,208 counterfeit M30 pills in Centralia that tested positive for carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl. The seizure highlights the deadly threat fueling the opioid epidemic in Washington state and beyond. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/thousands-of-counterfeit-m30-pills-containing-carfentanil-seized-in-centralia/ #WashingtonState #Centralia...

The Clark County Board of Health approved a resolution committing to improve access to pregnancy-related care for Medicaid clients. The plan addresses inequities in prenatal care, maternal health outcomes, and support for Medicaid families in Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/board-of-health-declares-commitment-to-improving-access-to-pregnancy-related-care-for-medicaid-clients/ #...

The Parks Foundation of Clark County has awarded $27,750 to the Police Activities League of SW Washington to support the Teen Late Night program in Vancouver, providing safe recreation, mentorship, and healthy activities for local teens. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/parks-foundation-of-clark-county-awards-27750-to-support-police-activities-league/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #YouthPrograms #P...

The Clark County Council has set an Oct. 14 vote on Michelle Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Debate continues over amendments and unity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-to-vote-on-belkots-original-resolution-condemning-political-violence/ #ClarkCounty #Politics #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #C...

A candid episode on high school football’s future as programs face rising costs and lower numbers, how appeals work in Washington, the case for officials, Mariners playoff energy, a Raiders story, and the new “Shut Up Paul” nickname. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-sept-24-2025-a-passionate-discussion-on-the-future-of-high-school-football-for-some-programs-as-th...

Washington’s latest revenue forecast shows tax collections down more than $500 million, deepening concerns over the state budget. Lawmakers face hard choices on cuts, taxes, and services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/all-bad-news-wa-tax-receipts-expected-to-slide-further/ #Washington #Politics #Taxes #StateBudget #Legislature #BobFerguson #JuneRobinson #EdOrcutt #Economy #Forecast

North County Community Food Bank is part of this year’s Give More 24 on Sept. 25, with $70,500 in matching funds pledged. Events include goat yoga in Battle Ground and health services from the Care A Van team. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/north-county-community-food-bank-among-the-many-organizations-celebrating-give-more-24/ #BattleGround #Vancouver #GiveMore24 #NCCFB #Nonprofits #Fundrai...

Derek Thompson is challenging Erik Paulsen for Vancouver City Council Seat 2, emphasizing priorities like ending homelessness with sustainable solutions, supporting public safety, expanding mental health access, backing veterans, promoting educational excellence, managing growth responsibly, and opposing bridge tolling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/derek-thompson-to-challenge-erik-paulsen...

A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking threatened funding cuts tied to board representation, with a hearing set for Oct. 3. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/thurston-county-judge-grants-c-tran-restraining-order-against-wsdot/ #CTRAN #WSDOT #ClarkCounty #Transportation #TransitFunding #CourtRuling #PublicInterest #Vancouver #BoardRepresenta...

Camas Plein Air returns Sept. 27 with live painting 8 a.m.–3 p.m. across downtown, a 4–6 p.m. reception at RedDoor Gallery with 5 p.m. awards, and a tribute to founder Marquita Call; exhibit continues through Oct. 25. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mother-nature-to-shine-on-camas-plein-air-event-and-competition-saturday-honoring-the-life-of-marquita-call/ #Camas #PleinAir #RedDoorGallery #M...

Vancouver City Council adopted a Cultural Access Plan Policy to launch a Cultural Access Program, which will provide $7 million annually beginning in 2026 for grants supporting arts, culture, heritage, and science nonprofits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-sets-the-stage-for-7-million-annual-investment-in-arts-culture-heritage-and-science/ #Vancouver #Arts #Culture #Heritage #Scie...

Wisdom Ridge Academy in Ridgefield has introduced Ridge Connect, a homeschool support program for K–8 families, providing curriculum, resources, and weekly meetings with licensed teachers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/wisdom-ridge-academy-expands-with-new-ridge-connect-program/ #Ridgefield #WisdomRidgeAcademy #RidgeConnect #Homeschool #Education #Youth #ClarkCounty #ParentPartnership #Al...

Southbound I-5 near Ridgefield will have a lane closed Sept. 25 while WSDOT repairs damaged guardrail near Exit 14. Travelers should expect delays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-lane-closures-and-guardrail-repairs-on-i-5-near-ridgefield-sept-25/ #I5 #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #Transportation #WSDOT #GuardrailRepairs #TrafficDelays #WorkZoneSafety #Cr...

The I-5 Bridge replacement project faces escalating costs that could reach $10 billion, delays in environmental reviews, and tense debates over design, tolls, and federal funding as Washington and Oregon lawmakers push for answers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/i-5-bridge-replacement-slogs-through-permitting-as-costs-rise/ #I5Bridge #Vancouver #WashingtonState #Portland #Transportation #In...

Lars Larson argues President Trump’s Supreme Court winning streak demonstrates his strength, with 19 wins since January and polls showing rising approval, comparing it to a “Rocky” run up the steps. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-trump-extends-win-streak-with-scotus/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #DonaldTrump #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #Lawsuits #RasmussenPoll #PacificNorthwest

Six finalists were chosen from 138 submissions in Vancouver’s city flag design competition, with community feedback open until Oct. 9 and a flag-raising event scheduled for Oct. 4 at City Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/six-designs-advance-in-vancouver-flag-design-competition/ #Vancouver #FlagDesign #CommunityFeedback #CityFlag #PublicEngagement #Vexillology #AnneMcEnernyOgle #CivicIde...

Barry Wells of La Center says Washington’s rising gas taxes and hidden carbon costs from the Climate Commitment Act are unfairly straining drivers, small businesses, and rural communities, calling for transparency and reform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-washingtons-gas-tax-burden-is-out-of-control/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BarryWells #WashingtonGasTax #ClimateCommitmentAct...

Washington Parents Network filed a complaint with the FTC against Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, alleging harmful use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in minors, while citing taxpayer expense. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-parents-org-files-complaint-against-planned-parenthood-over-gender-transition-drug/ #WashingtonState #PlannedParenthood #FTC #...

Nancy Churchill warns in her column that marijuana, SSRIs, ADHD stimulants, and sex hormones form a dangerous mix harming young people, pointing to tragic cases and urging parents and policymakers to demand real help. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-deadly-brew-stimulants-mary-jane-ssris-and-sex-hormones/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #YouthMentalHealth #SSRIs #ADHD #Marijuana #SexHo...

WSDOT will close the left lane of northbound I-5 near NE 134th Street in Vancouver on Sept. 24 for catch basin repairs, with traffic delays expected from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-lane-closure-on-i-5-in-vancouver-for-catch-basin-repairs-sept-24/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #I5 #Transportation #LaneClosure #WSDOT #TrafficDelays #Roadwork #TravelAlerts

Steven Zimmerman of Hockinson shares concerns about CenturyLink’s plan to change email addresses from q.com to myctl.net, warning it could disrupt logins and two-step verification. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-centurylink-email-address-change/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #StevenZimmerman #CenturyLink #EmailChange #ClarkCounty #Hockinson #CustomerSupport

Clark County’s Auto License office in Vancouver will change its hours starting Sept. 29, closing daily from noon to 1 p.m. but otherwise remaining open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-auto-license-office-will-be-closed-noon-1-p-m-daily-effective-sept-29/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #AutoLicense #PublicServiceCenter #Government #OfficeHours #VehicleLicensing #Cla...

Hundreds gathered at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia for a faith-based vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, with speeches from pastors, lawmakers and Turning Point leaders, ending with Amazing Grace and moments of protest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-hundreds-attend-olympia-faith-based-vigil-for-charlie-kirk/ #CharlieKirk #Olympia #WashingtonState #TurningPointUSA #Faith #Vigil #Po...