Clark County Today News

Washington’s congressional delegation is gearing up for 2026. Fundraising data show Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pulling in $904K, Dan Newhouse padding reserves for a likely primary challenge, and heavy hauls from Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal, and Kim Schrier. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-2026-midterms-loom-washingtons-congressional-lawmakers-rake-in-cash/ #CampaignFinance #Midterms2026 #Was...

Washington could run out of money by 2027. While officials cite federal Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Sen. Ron Muzzall argues unchecked state spending is the real culprit and warns the 2026 session “could be worse yet.” https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fiscal-fallout-2026-legislative-session-could-be-worse-yet/ #WashingtonBudget #FiscalCrisis #Medicaid #OneBigBeautifulBil...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created the nation’s first federal tax-credit scholarship program. Washington Policy Center says a single signature from Governor Bob Ferguson could bring free school-choice scholarships to thousands of Washington students, at no cost to the state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-free-school-choice-come-to-washington-state/ #SchoolChoice #Schola...

Vancouver cleared two long-standing homeless camps along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail after a July 23 deadline, offering shelter beds to campers and citing environmental concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/confirmed-homeless-camps-along-burnt-bridge-creek-trail-near-andresen-road-no-longer-there/ #VancouverWA #Homelessness #TrailCleanup #BurntBridgeCreek #EncampmentClosure #PublicSafet...

In her latest “Dangerous Rhetoric” column, Nancy Churchill contends Spokane’s homeless surge is driven by lenient policies, not rent, and urges leaders to embrace enforcement and treatment-first models now backed by a Trump executive order. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-does-spokane-have-a-homeless-problem/ #SpokaneHomelessness #HousingFirst #TreatmentFirst #NancyChurchill #...

A 52-year-old man vanished in the Columbia River at Wintler Park after entering deep water Sunday evening. Vancouver Fire led an extensive search with rescue swimmers, fire boats, and the US Coast Guard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-water-rescue-at-wintler-park/ #VancouverFire #WaterRescue #WintlerPark #ColumbiaRiver #EmergencyResponse #ClarkCounty #USCoastGuard

President Trump’s latest executive order jeopardizes Housing First programs in Washington by tying federal dollars to treatment-focused homelessness plans and bans on open drug use. King County could lose $25 million unless it pivots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-targets-housing-first-policies-in-wa-with-new-federal-funding-mandate/ #Homelessness #HousingFirst #TrumpOrder #Washingto...

Over 300 Washington laws kick in July 27, covering everything from police-hiring grants and parking-minimum rollbacks to medical-debt credit bans and diaper-station requirements. Here’s what changes today. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/these-new-washington-laws-take-effect-july-27/ #WashingtonLaws #StateLegislation #PublicPolicy #HousingReform #PoliceFunding #CleanFuels #SpecialEducation #...

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center breaks down Washington’s latest CO2 tax spending, arguing most dollars expand government rather than cut emissions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-climate-commitment-act-spending-expands-government-but-does-little-for-tangible-environmental-benefits/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #StateBudget #EnvironmentalSpending #WashingtonPoli...

Camas and Washougal councils need residents to write ballot-pamphlet statements on a proposed Regional Fire Authority. Volunteers must email interest by 5 p.m. July 31. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cities-of-camas-washougal-seeking-committee-members-for-for-and-against-ballot-statements-for-rfa/ #Camas #Washougal #RFA #CivicEngagement #BallotCommittees #LocalGovernment

Nominations are open for Clark County’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award, which honors residents 60 and older for exceptional community service. Forms are due by Aug. 29 at clark.wa.gov/aging. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/call-for-nominations-commission-on-agings-6th-annual-silver-citizen-award/ #SilverCitizenAward #ClarkCounty #CommunityService #OlderAdults #Volunteerism #CommissionOnAg...

Vancouver Fire arrived within four minutes to battle two burning homes and a nearby brush fire on NE 121st Ave. Crews contained the blaze in about 40 minutes, with no injuries but five people displaced. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-multiple-house-fires/ #VancouverFire #HouseFire #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse #OakCreekMobileHomePark #PublicSafety

Clark County Republicans host a July 27 meet-and-greet in Battle Ground, featuring Charter Review Commission candidates and WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh. Doors open 4:30 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sunday-event-offers-opportunity-for-area-voters-to-meet-and-greet-ccrp-endorsed-charter-review-commission-candidates/ #ClarkCounty #CCRP #CharterReview #BattleGround #CommunityEvent #JimWalsh #L...

The USOPC quietly updated its athlete safety policy to block transgender competitors from women’s sports, citing Executive Order 14201. Supporters say it protects fairness; critics call it discrimination. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-olympic-and-paralympic-committee-bans-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports/ #USOPC #TransgenderPolicy #WomensSports #TitleIX #Olympics #NCAA #PublicDe...

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center critiques how Washington state spends its CO2 tax revenue, saying the bulk goes to government planning rather than tangible environmental gains. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-where-does-washington-state-spend-the-co2-tax-revenue-more-government/ #Opinion #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonSpending #EnvironmentalFunding #CCA #Carbo...

Doug Dahl tracks the history of turn signal requirements and argues that Washington’s laws fall short of what good driving demands. He urges drivers to communicate more clearly than the minimum required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-brief-history-of-turn-signals/ #TurnSignals #TrafficLaw #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #SafeDriving #WashingtonDrivers #Opinion #RoadSafety #DrivingTips

Expect delays on northbound I-205 in Vancouver July 28–29 as WSDOT closes the NE Padden Parkway on-ramp for brush and tree clearing work. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-july-28-29/ #I205 #ClarkCountyTraffic #RoadClosures #WSDOT #VancouverWA #HighwayMaintenance #TreeClearing #TransportationUpdate

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks where you stand on Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors by August 29. Cast your vote now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-kaiser-permanentes-decision-to-stop-gender-related-surgeries-for-minors/ #WeeklyPoll #ClarkCountyVoices #KaiserPermanente #YouthCare #MedicalEthics #GenderPolicy #PublicOpi...

Vancouver Police say there was no known connection between victims and the suspect in Wednesday's fatal shooting. One woman died from a gunshot wound, two men were injured, and the suspect was later found deceased. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-continuing-shooting-investigation/ #VancouverWA #VPD #PublicSafety #ShootingInvestigation #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty

This weekend’s 49th Annual Camas Days Festival promises music, games, parades, and more. With expanded Kids Street activities, new bands in the Beer Garden, and a downtown shuttle option, it’s shaping up to be a packed celebration. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/broadway-comes-to-camas-its-showtime/ #CamasDays #CamasWA #CommunityFestival #KidsStreet #Parades #BathtubRace #LiveMusic #Famil...

Lars Larson praises Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries on minors, effective August 29. He argues the move is overdue and driven more by financial pressure than moral conviction, pointing to mounting legal and political opposition. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-kaiser-orders-the-medical-mengeles-to-stop-cutting-on-kids/ #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #K...

The Vote Before Tolls campaign is building momentum across Oregon. Led by Dean Suhr, the initiative would require public approval of all tolling proposals, past and present. That includes tolls tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement and the Rose Quarter. Supporters say IP-31 is about transparency, not opposition to tolling itself. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-vote-before-tol...

The Washington State Republican Party is doubling the size of its school board candidate support program, expanding from 36 to 61 districts. Chairman Jim Walsh says the effort is aimed at reforming K-12 education by helping conservative candidates win local school board races. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-expands-program-for-supporting-conservative-school-board-candidates-across-wa/...

Clark County is seeking applicants for four open seats on its Parks Advisory Board. Members advise on parks planning and development. Applications are due Sept. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-parks-advisory-board-3/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAdvisoryBoard #PublicParks #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunity #BoardService #EquityAndInclusion #ParksPlanning

The Clark County Board of Health is accepting applications for three open seats on its Public Health Advisory Council. Positions include a nurse, medical doctor, and aging community representative. Applications are due Aug. 29. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/board-of-health-seeks-applicants-for-three-public-health-advisory-council-positions/ #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #PHAC #HealthAdvisory...