Clark County Today News

A five-hour memorial in Arizona for Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet officials and Elon Musk, with a separate vigil in Olympia drawing hundreds. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-headlines-arizona-memorial-service-for-charlie-kirk-at-packed-stadium/ #CharlieKirk #DonaldTrump #JDVance #TurningPointUSA #Arizona #Olympia #MemorialSe...

The Clark County Council will debate an amended resolution that broadens from political violence to all violence. Councilor Michelle Belkot, who drafted the original measure after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, says the changes weaken its intent, while Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson calls the new version “watered-down.” https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/updated-resolution-to-denounce-v...

A new 4,000-square-foot mural featuring more than 60 artist-designed fish was unveiled near Klineline Pond and Salmon Creek. Led by Vicki Holman with muralist Ana Gabriela, the project brought together 67 artists and community support to transform a graffiti-covered wall into a community treasure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-mural-dedicated-near-klineline-pond-and-salmon-creek/ #Vanc...

Camas resident Rick Vermeers argues the I-5 Bridge project is under immense pressure to meet a 2026 federal funding deadline. In his letter, he calls for updated costs and a detailed project plan to be publicly posted. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-project-plan-costs-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-need-to-be-prominently-displayed-to-the-public/ #I5Bridge #RickVermeers #Cl...

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs rejected a DOJ request for Washington’s voter rolls, citing state privacy protections. The move has drawn criticism from Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh, who argues federal law supersedes state law. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-election-chief-refuses-to-comply-with-dept-of-justice-request-for-voter-rolls/ #WashingtonPolitics #VoterRolls #DOJ #SteveHobbs...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) contends Washington’s budget will take another hit as Gov. Bob Ferguson promises to replace lost federal Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood. She says the state keeps making promises it cannot afford. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-replacing-federal-funds-for-planned-parenthood-will-add-to-states-overspending-woes/ #ElizabethNew #PlannedParenthood #Washing...

The U.S. House passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, drawing bipartisan support alongside notable opposition from some Democrats; seven Washington representatives voted yes while three voted no. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/resolution-honoring-charlie-kirk-passed-in-us-house-in-bipartisan-vote/ #CharlieKirk #USHouse #PoliticalViolence #WashingtonPoli...

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez missed her vote on a stopgap budget bill, sparking criticism from Republicans and political rivals. She later explained her support for the measure, citing concerns about a government shutdown. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-misses-vote-on-stopgap-budget-bill/ #MarieGluesenkampPerez #WashingtonPolitics #GovernmentShutdown #USHouse #Congre...

The Battle Ground Tigers improved to 3-0 with a 41-6 win over rival Prairie, led by senior leaders Emet Ordway and Thomas Avery. With a new defensive coordinator, strong work ethic, and a focus on family and toughness, the Tigers are aiming for a breakthrough season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/family-and-toughness-define-battle-ground-football/ #BattleGround #Tigers #HighSchoolFootbal...

Hundreds are expected to gather in Olympia for a Sunday vigil honoring Charlie Kirk. Organized with support from Republican leaders and community faith groups, the event at the Tivoli Fountain aims to celebrate his life and legacy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/hundreds-expected-to-attend-sunday-vigil-in-olympia-to-remember-charlie-kirk/ #CharlieKirk #Olympia #WashingtonState #Vigil #Turni...

The Camas Athletic Hall of Fame is back with a triumphant 2025 class that includes eight athletes, three teams, two coaches, and community leaders Peter and Eileen Loop. Celebrations will honor Papermakers’ state champions and legendary contributors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/camas-athletic-hall-of-fame-makes-triumphant-return-with-induction-ceremony-saturday/ #Camas #Sports #HallOfF...

Woodland High School social studies teachers proposed a first-of-its-kind Civics Diploma Seal to the Woodland School Board, aligning with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution and encouraging students to embrace justice, civility, self-discipline, service, and citizenship. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/new-civics-diploma-seal-proposed-at-woodland-high-school/ #Woodland #News #You...

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi shares his letter to the editor, inspired by his 50th class reunion, calling for families, neighborhoods, and civic groups to create spaces of unity above division. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-society-cannot-survive-on-grievances-alone/ #Opinion #Vancouver #LetterToTheEditor #Unity #Community #Reunion #SharedExperience #HumanConnection

La Center resident Kimberlee Goheen Elbon shares her letter to the editor, urging Vancouver-area residents to demand transparency about the city’s annexation plan and its connection to a $42 million deficit. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-call-the-city-of-vancouver-and-try-to-get-an-answer-as-to-when-the-next-annexation-agenda-will-be/ #Opinion #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Annexation...

King’s Way Christian Schools will break ground Friday on a new 48,000-square-foot K-8 building, part of its multi-phase master plan to expand faith-based education in Clark County for decades to come. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/kings-way-christian-schools-to-hold-groundbreaking-of-48000-square-foot-building-on-friday/ #Vancouver #KingsWayChristian #Groundbreaking #FaithBasedEducation #C...

Anna Miller shares Conrad Black’s firsthand account of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, emphasizing their compassion and rejection of partisan rhetoric in a solemn Oval Office moment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-not-a-single-word-was-vengeful-partisan-or-even-ill-tempered/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #AnnaMiller #DonaldTrump #JDVance #Char...

Ken Vance reacts to the Clark County Council’s refusal to support a resolution condemning Charlie Kirk’s assassination, blasting four members for silence he calls morally abhorrent. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-they-are-complicit-through-their-silence-and-that-is-morally-abhorrent/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #KenVance #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolen...

Doug Dahl with The Wise Drive answers whether drivers must leave extra room for commercial vehicles. He details the laws, blind zones, and stopping distances that make safe space essential on Washington roads. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-making-room-for-commercial-vehicles/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #CommercialVehicles #SemiTrucks #RoadSafety #StoppingD...

Jim Walsh, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, argues the new West Coast “alliance” of governors raises valid concerns about dubious vaccine mandates. He points to HB 1531, standing orders, and past mandates as reasons Washingtonians remain wary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-west-coast-alliance-raises-thoughts-of-dubious-vaccine-mandates/ #Opinion #WashingtonStat...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) challenges the idea that parents leaving the workforce represents lost progress, pointing to costs, choice, and family priorities as overlooked strengths in parenting decisions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-at-home-parenting-shouldnt-be-painted-as-lost-progress/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #AtHomeParenting #ChildcareCost...

La Center Superintendent Pete Rosenkranz is fighting OSPI’s ruling on gender pronouns, backed by Silent Majority Foundation attorney Karen Osborne. With funding threats looming and an October hearing ahead, the clash highlights tensions between state directives and parental rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-la-center-superintendent-fighting-ospi-over-gender-policy-and-pronouns/ #...

This week’s poll focuses on whether Michelle Belkot’s resolution condemning political violence and naming Charlie Kirk should have stood alone or been rewritten. Cast your vote now and make your voice heard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkots-original-resolution-condemning-political-violence-and-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/ #O...

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal crash on NE 137th Avenue where a father died and his 6-year-old son was critically injured. The 73-year-old driver was arrested for vehicular homicide, with reckless driving, speed, and possible impairment cited as factors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-fatality-collision-8/ #VancouverWA #VancouverPolice #FatalCrash #V...

Clark County Council debated Michelle Belkot’s resolution to denounce political violence in “all its forms.” Disagreement centered on whether Charlie Kirk should be the only victim named, with some councilors suggesting broader references. A revised resolution could be voted on next week. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-argues-over-just-how-to-denounce-political-violence...

Randall O’Toole critiques Oregon’s draft energy strategy, saying efforts to reduce driving through transit and dense housing have failed. He points to rising congestion, limited emissions savings, and the success of remote work, urging investment in fuel-efficient cars instead. Comments on the plan close Sept. 22. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oregon-fantasizes-reducing-miles-of...