Clark County Today News

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques former Gov. Jay Inslee’s record on climate change, arguing politics overshadowed real solutions. He cites rising emissions, failed electric vehicle programs, and ineffective cap-and-trade projects as evidence that Inslee’s approach put partisanship above progress. Myers says genuine climate policy must focus on results, not rhetoric. This column...

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident David E. Poland calls on legislators to fully fund ASL programs at Washington School for the Deaf, condemning the legacy of eugenics and medical exploitation that deprived deaf children of language. He argues every deaf child deserves the right to life, bodily autonomy, and recognition as a whole person. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-...

In a letter to the editor, Lorri Sibley, candidate for Battle Ground School Board Director, District 1, outlines her student-first philosophy and commitment to safe schools, strong support for teachers, and fiscal accountability. With 36 years in education, Sibley says her focus is on ensuring every student is seen, heard, and supported to succeed. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-a...

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Washington residents to check their smoke alarms, noting that 60% of 2024 fire fatalities happened in homes without working alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the chances of surviving a fire double when smoke alarms are functioning. RCW 43.44.110 requires smoke detectors in most dwellings, with owners responsible for installa...

At 79, Battle Ground great-grandmother Shirley Romig is skydiving once again — this time for Shared Hope International. On Aug. 24, she will leap from 14,500 feet at PNW Skydiving in Oregon to raise $14,000 and awareness for the fight against sex trafficking. Romig, inspired by “Sound of Freedom” and a lifelong commitment to helping others, says it’s about more than the thrill: “You’re never too o...

Battle Ground Public Schools is welcoming parents, guardians, and community members to its Citizens Advisory Committee, which meets monthly to share perspectives with district leaders and learn about initiatives. The first meeting is Sept. 11 at Battle Ground High School, open to all with no RSVP required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-seeks-volunteers-for-citi...

The city of Vancouver is inviting residents to apply for openings on 13 boards and commissions, offering a chance to shape policies that impact livability, safety, and community growth. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle says passion, not political experience, is what matters most. An optional “Boards & Bagels” open house will be held Sept. 6 at City Hall, with applications due Sept. 30. https://www.clarkco...

The Clark County Council is inviting applications for two seats on its Planning Commission, which advises on land-use, zoning, growth management, and development in unincorporated areas. One position is a six-year term and the other is a four-year term, both beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Applications are due Sept. 12. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-seeking-volunteers-for-planning-c...

Ridgefield is bracing for In-N-Out Burger mania as the beloved chain opens its first Washington location Aug. 20 at Union Ridge Town Center. City officials expect huge crowds, long lines, and major traffic impacts but say they have a plan to manage the excitement. The Ridgefield restaurant will employ 80 workers and becomes the go-to spot for fans across Washington and Portland. https://www.clarkc...

The city of Washougal has launched the Shepherd Road Pedestrian Connection Project, a $4.34 million effort to improve safety and access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers near Sandy Swimming Hole Park. The project will add shared-use paths, crosswalks, ADA upgrades, stormwater drainage, and lighting. Public input begins Aug. 21 at Washougal Community Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/ne...

Lars Larson critiques the Portland Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon, warning that Moda Center renovations could stick taxpayers with hundreds of millions in costs. He points to Teddy Wheeler’s “Moda for a dollar” deal as a giveaway that benefits billionaires while leaving the public to foot the bill. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-keeping-the-blazers-in-portland-likely-to-cost-ta...

The Washington State Court of Appeals upheld nearly $1 million in fines against Stuffy’s II in Longview for repeatedly defying the state’s COVID indoor dining ban. The ruling follows earlier decisions by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and Cowlitz County Superior Court. The restaurant has been closed since an August fire. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/appeals-court-upholds-1m-in-...

Drivers on eastbound SR 14 near Beacon Rock State Park should expect delays Aug. 18 as WSDOT and Washington State Parks crews remove large hazardous rocks above the highway. Work runs 8–10 a.m. with flaggers directing traffic. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-eastbound-sr-14-near-beacon-rock-state-park-for-rock-removal-aug-18/ #WashingtonState #Transportation #SR14 #WSDOT #Be...

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a house fire near NE 70th Circle that spread from arborvitae to a home, displacing three people and a dog. Crews stopped the blaze from spreading further, and the American Red Cross was called for assistance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-house-fire-7/ #Vancouver #FireResponse #VancouverFireDepartment #HouseFire #ClarkCo...

Love Street Playhouse in Woodland will debut David Bareford’s “There’s Still Snow on Silver Star,” a historical drama set in early 1900s Yacolt during the Yacolt Burn. The play follows a family’s fight to save their homestead from foreclosure, complicated by love, secrets, and a looming wildfire. Runs Sept. 12–Oct. 5. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/theres-still-snow-on-silve...

A new poll from the Washington State Republican Party shows Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez trailing John Braun, Heidi St. John, and Jim Walsh in potential 2026 matchups. Braun has officially announced his run, saying the GOP is poised to reclaim the seat. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-republicans-confident-they-can-retake-3rd-congressional-district-seat/ #WashingtonState #Politics #WA03 #...

WSDOT bridge crews will inspect the northbound and southbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River bridges in Clark County Aug. 18–21, causing lane closures and potential delays. Drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and check real-time updates before traveling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-5-in-clark-county-for-annual-bridge-inspections-aug-18-21/ #ClarkCounty #Transportati...

Lars Larson relays economist Joe Cortright’s warning to the Portland City Council: the I-5 Bridge replacement could top $10B, with no funding plan and a history of ODOT cost overruns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-dire-warning-to-pdx-city-council-about-10b-bridge-project-thats-doomed/ #Opinion #PacificNorthwest #I5Bridge #Infrastructure #TransportationFunding #ODOT #CostOverruns #L...

For 27 seasons, John Lambert has led La Center football, with wife Kerry on the sidelines capturing every moment. The Lamberts see the game as a way to build young leaders, backed by a supportive community. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/football-is-family-and-family-is-football-in-la-center/ #LaCenter #HighSchoolFootball #Coaching #Family #Sports #CommunitySupport #Wildcats #WashingtonHi...

Bill Bruch, WA State GOP Election Integrity Committee chairman, raises concerns about inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and supports IL26-126, a citizens’ initiative requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-many-illegal-voters-are-registered-to-vote-in-wa-state/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #Citize...

A new poll asks whether the region should back a third Columbia River crossing without light rail or tolls, adding capacity and a freight corridor as an alternative to the $7.5 billion I-5 plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-a-third-columbia-river-bridge-without-light-rail-or-tolls/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #Transportation #EastCountyBridge #ColumbiaRiver #LightRail #To...

A new Washington State Republican Party poll finds Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez would lose to John Braun, Heidi St. John, or Jim Walsh in 2026 general election matchups. Conducted by Voter Sciences LLC, the poll shows each Republican challenger leading the incumbent by several points. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/clarkcountytalk/new-congressional-district-3-poll-shows-republicans-will-win/ #Wa...

The Antiplanner critiques Senator Joni Ernst’s “Off the Rails” report, pointing to costly, delayed rail and transit megaprojects like California high-speed rail, Honolulu’s rail line, and Maryland’s Purple Line as taxpayer-funded boondoggles that do little to reduce driving. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-off-the-rails-2/ #Opinion #Transportation #RailProjects #TransitBoondoggles...

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager, explains why cyclists should always ride with traffic. Riding the wrong way increases fatal crash risk and reduces reaction time for drivers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-riding-the-right-way-in-traffic/ #Opinion #CyclingSafety #BicycleLaws #RoadSafety #WashingtonState #TrafficLaws #WrongWayRiding #CyclistFatalities #TargetZero #TheWiseDrive

In this letter to the editor, Bob Zak of Clark County denounces new state gun restrictions as unconstitutional and vows conservatives will work to restore the right to bear arms. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-think-most-of-the-democrats-in-the-state-legislature-know-how-to-read/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #SecondAmendment #GunRights #WashingtonStateConstitution #U...