Clark County Today News

Union High School’s Brooklynn Haywood, one of Washington’s top girls basketball scorers, has announced she will sign with the University of Oregon. Entering her senior year, Haywood chose the Ducks over Utah and Baylor after averaging 31 points per game last season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/union-standout-brooklynn-haywood-announces-her-intention-to-sign-with-oregon/  #BrooklynnHayw...

Rep. John Ley provides his latest legislative update, reflecting on constituent meetings, budget debates, and opposition to light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. He also raises concerns about rising taxes, costly hybrid ferries, and underfunded mental health facilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-representative-continues-year-round-service-to-constitu...

Camas resident David Gerton argues that the city must order Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its biofilter to original standards. He cites Clean Water Act violations, toxic algae risks in Lacamas Lake, and potential city liability if action is not taken. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-should-order-the-lacamas-shores-hoa-to-restore-its-biofilter-to-its-original-condition/ #Ca...

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI’s access to the Camp Bonneville firearms range after a theft of 12,000 rounds of ammunition. Councilors split over whether trust with the FBI was broken, with some warning the move could drive federal training dollars elsewhere. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-says-fbi-no-longer-can-use-camp-bonneville-firearms-range/ #ClarkCount...

Remote testimony has become firmly established in the Washington Legislature after the pandemic forced lawmakers to adapt. Leaders say it has opened doors for citizens across the state, with hundreds of thousands now weighing in online each session. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/remote-participation-now-firmly-embedded-in-wa-legislature/ #Washington #Legislature #RemoteParticipation #Publi...

A fatal crash in Florida has triggered federal scrutiny of White Hawk Carriers and multiple states after Harjinder Singh, licensed in Washington and California, was charged with vehicular homicide. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy says FMCSA rules were ignored, leading to preventable deaths. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/freight-carrier-three-states-under-microscope-of-triple-fatal-u-turn/ #Washin...

Bill Bruch, WA State GOP Election Integrity chairman, calls out alleged election irregularities in Washington, pointing to dead voters’ ballots, duplicate voting cases, and voter roll problems tied to both the 2025 primary and 2024 general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-state-elections-shenanigans/ #Washington #Elections #BillBruch #ElectionIntegrity #BallotStatusRep...

Clark County has expanded its burn ban to now include recreational fires as extreme fire danger continues. Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the restriction is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of grass and brush fires. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-marshal-expands-burn-ban-to-include-recreational-fires/ #ClarkCounty #BurnBan #WildfirePrevention #FireSafety #DonnaGodd...

Skyview football begins a new chapter as longtime assistant Matt Hamlin takes over as head coach, succeeding Steve Kizer after 21 seasons. With high expectations, Hamlin looks to uphold the Storm’s winning tradition while guiding the team through a tough non-league schedule. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-new-coach-hamlin-looks-to-maintain-skyviews-winning-legacy/ #Sk...

Vancouver leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 95-unit affordable housing project at Waterfront Gateway. Backed by CDG, NAYA, and the Cowlitz Tribe, the development highlights cultural inclusion, sustainability, and affordable housing investment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-affordable-housing-project-honors-native-community-begins-transformation-of-waterfront-gateway/ #Vanc...

Peter Bracchi calls out Vancouver leadership for ignoring ADA sidewalk accessibility laws as tents and trash block public rights-of-way. He voices support for Justin Forsman in the mayoral race. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-tik-tok-time-for-a-new-mayor/ #Vancouver #Homelessness #ADA #Accessibility #JustinForsman #AnneMcEnernyOgle #Sidewalks #WashingtonState #Opinion #LetterToThe...

Vancouver resident Angie Bunda has written an open letter to Evergreen Public Schools leaders, challenging district spending, criticizing leadership decisions, and voicing support for the PSE Union’s bargaining efforts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-open-letter-to-evergreen-public-schools-regarding-pse-collective-bargaining/ #EvergreenPublicSchools #VancouverWA #PSEUnion #Collect...

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says Attorney General Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a 10% federal spending cap is political theater. He argues the state of Washington imposes similar or stricter caps on its own programs, making the lawsuit hypocritical. Myers suggests the lawsuit is more about politics than policy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/op...

Nancy Churchill contends that Washington’s Department of Ecology is using decades of layered laws and the Clean Water Act to extend its reach into rural life. She says landowners face rising threats from nonpoint pollution regulations, which could strip away property rights and impose costly mandates. Churchill urges rural residents to submit comments before the Aug. 29 deadline and to push Congre...

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded Tuesday evening to a car fire inside a garage on SE Solomon Loop. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread through the home, limiting damage and clearing smoke from the structure. Eleven units, including support from Camas-Washougal Fire, were dispatched. One minor injury was reported, and investigators are working to determine the cause. https://...

It was a midnight campout in Ridgefield as dozens of cars lined up for the state’s first In-N-Out Burger. Some arrived as early as 1 a.m., staking their place in line for a taste of the iconic burgers. Families, friends, and super fans like Steve Mathis shared stories and excitement while waiting for doors to open. By morning, the lines had doubled, proving Washington’s newest restaurant is alread...

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery reported Monday morning at the US Bank on NE 117th Avenue in Vancouver. Deputies said the suspect implied they had a gun and then fled the scene on a bicycle. Authorities ask anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to contact CCSO Sgt. Adam Beck at adam.beck@clark.wa.gov. Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s...

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to two fatal motor vehicle collisions in Vancouver last week. On Aug. 14, a truck and motorcycle collided near NE 78th Street, with the rider later dying at PeaceHealth hospital. On Aug. 15, a pedestrian was struck by a truck in the Fred Meyer parking lot on Highway 99 and also died at PeaceHealth. Both cases are under investigation by the CCSO Traffic H...

The Clark County Medical Examiner has identified 16-year-old Anthony Tarnoski of Battle Ground as the teen who drowned in the Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar. Police said he slipped underwater on Aug. 13 and did not resurface. Multiple agencies responded, and his body was recovered the following day by the Multnomah County Dive Team with assistance from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. A Cla...

Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to withhold federal funds if Washington does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. At a Capitol press conference, Ferguson vowed the state “will not be bullied,” while Attorney General Nick Brown also warned of troubling ultimatums. The standoff centers on Washington’s Keep Washington Working Act, which limits lo...

Washington State Patrol crime labs are facing a growing backlog in firearms testing, delaying trials and investigations across the state. The labs in Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane receive more than 600 requests per year but complete only about 418, leaving nearly 1,000 pending. Chief John Batiste says new forensic scientists will help cut the backlog by 35% next year and 60% by 2027, wit...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that Washington leaders should stop filtering transportation solutions through the approval of Oregon officials, pointing to the long history of rejected ideas for new Columbia River crossings. Highlighting advisory votes supporting an East County Bridge and Chuck Green’s research showing decades of stalled proposals, Vance calls for Washington lawmakers...

The Camas City Council has passed an ordinance banning camping on public property after the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass vs. Johnson ruling. Police Chief Tina Jones says the focus will be on ending illegal activity while connecting people to resources. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-bans-camping-on-public-property/ #Camas #Homelessness #SupremeCourt #PublicSafety #LocalGovernment

The Trump administration is expanding the SAVE program, originally built to verify immigration status for benefits, into a tool for scanning state voter rolls. Republicans say it will help maintain accurate lists, while Democrats warn it could create a vast federal voter database and threaten privacy. Critics question the rapid rollout and long-term data retention. This article was first published...

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with interim suspension of his law license after failing to respond to an ethics complaint tied to undisclosed AGO contracts with Perkins Coie and an amicus brief supporting the firm’s legal battle with Donald Trump. Brown eventually replied through Solicitor General Noah Purcell after missed deadlines. This report was first published by...