Clark County Today News

Vancouver Fire crews, joined by Camas Fire, responded to a second-floor apartment fire Tuesday morning on SE Cascade Park Drive. The blaze was quickly contained and all occupants, including two dogs, safely evacuated without injury. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-extinguishes-apartment-blaze/ #Vancouver #ApartmentFire #FireSafety #CamasFireDepartment #VancouverFire #PublicSaf...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center takes aim at recent legislative actions she says are raising health care costs in Washington. From new hospital taxes to state-run care models, New calls for policy reforms that prioritize affordability, competition, and patient access. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-want-lower-health-care-costs-start-with-better-policies/ #He...

Washington will roll out new student discipline policies on July 11, aiming to curb post-pandemic disruptions while maintaining limits on expulsions. But critics — including education equity advocates — say the changes may undermine protections for vulnerable students. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-updates-student-discipline-rules-for-public-schools/ #StudentDiscipline #Washingt...

Amy Harris of Clark County Matters calls on Vancouver’s city leaders to move past legal justifications and take action to limit public camping. In her latest column, she outlines the need to balance compassion with accountability and urges enforcement near schools, churches, and community centers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-banning-camping-within-1000-feet-of-schools-churches...

Nancy Churchill, chair of the Ferry County GOP, argues that federal land control in the West has become unsustainable and counterproductive. In this opinion column, she champions a Senate plan to sell a fraction of federal land for housing, calling it a long-overdue correction to decades of bureaucratic overreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-640-million-acres-of-compassionate-...

The Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) has thrown its support behind the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 5375, calling it an unconstitutional infringement on religious freedom and the priest-penitent privilege. Chairman Jim Walsh and DOJ Civil Rights official Harmeet Dhillon both condemned the law as an attack on First Amendment rights. https://www.clarkcountyto...

Camas resident Anna Miller questions who is behind the upcoming July 4th Rally in a new letter to the editor, urging readers to look beyond the surface of promotional materials. She links the event to Refuse Fascism and the Revolutionary Communist Party, led by Bob Avakian. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-who-is-more-important-than-the-what/ #Camas #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #...

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. celebrated 50 years of service with food, community, and nearly 300 guests at the Battle Ground Event Center. From a handful of members during the pandemic to more than 600 today, the group is thriving and helping local seniors connect, give back, and thrive. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-inc-celebrates-50-years-of-service/...

In this opinion column, John Ley rebuts the IBR’s assertion that traffic congestion can’t be solved with more lanes. He draws on local and national examples to show how added freeway capacity has eased gridlock — and questions the logic of spending $7.5 billion without addressing the top public concern. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-can-build-your-way-out-of-traffic-congesti...

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is asking the public to help shape its future through a new Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan. With a community survey open through August 24 and multiple July events across the district, FVRLibraries is prioritizing input from all residents. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fort-vancouver-regional-libraries-invites-community-to-help-sha...

Malach Emunah, a new Christian youth dance team, is launching from the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center in Vancouver. Dancers aged 10–14 can audition June 23 to join the lyrical or hip hop teams focused on worshipful performance and gospel outreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/dance-performance-team-starting-out-of-firmly-planted-homeschool-resource-center/ #VancouverWA #Christ...

Burgerville’s new breakfast menu launches June 23 and brings hyper-local flavor to the Northwest fast-food scene. Featuring Silagy Sauce from Battle Ground and ingredients from across Oregon and Washington, the updated menu stays true to Burgerville’s local roots while offering a fresh twist on breakfast classics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/burgerville-stays-true-to-its-local-roots-with...

Washington state travelers should expect heavy traffic, ferry delays, and busy transit systems over the extended July 4 weekend. While WSDOT won’t publish traffic charts this year, they offer real-time tools, travel alerts, and safety guidance for navigating construction zones, ferry routes, and I-90 congestion hotspots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-a-busy-fourth-of-july-tr...

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will stage a dramatic live fire demonstration June 21 in Downtown Woodland as part of Planters Days. The side-by-side event will compare a fire with and without sprinklers to show their impact on safety and survival. The demo will also be livestreamed on Facebook. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-cowlitz-fire-rescue-to-host-live-fire-sprinkler-demonstration-at-...

Battle Ground Senior Citizens will host a free, public open house BBQ to celebrate 50 years of service on June 23 at the Battle Ground Event Center, with food, a historical slideshow, senior activity displays, and a raffle for a handmade quilt. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-to-celebrate-50-years/ #BattleGround #SeniorCitizens #CommunityEvent #50Years #Public...

It’s time for our weekly poll — and this one centers on a headline-making Supreme Court ruling. The court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-related surgeries for minors in a 6–3 decision that could shape future state policies. Do you agree with the ruling? Cast your vote now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-agree-with-the-u-s-supreme-courts-decision-to-uphold-state-bans-on...

Rep. John Ley lays into the Interstate Bridge Replacement team for what he calls a pattern of bad guesses and misleading numbers — from underestimated costs to inflated ridership projections. He urges local and federal leaders to demand transparency and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ibr-guessed-and-guessed-low-on-project-costs/ #Opinion #IBR #Transportation #...

Every third Friday of the month, Prairie Tavern in Brush Prairie becomes a gathering spot for veterans of all eras. Jana and Bruce Drazich, with help from Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc., have built a supportive space where veterans come together over lunch to connect and share. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/prairie-tavern-welcomes-veterans-for-monthly-luncheon/ #Veterans #BrushPrai...

Bill Bruch unleashes a detailed opinion column claiming the FBI suppressed proof of Chinese interference in the 2020 election using fake driver’s licenses and mail-in ballots to benefit Biden. He says the exposure of this corruption is finally happening in real time. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-mail-in-ballots-exposing-the-massive-corruption-of-american-elections-is-happening-...

Anna Miller of Camas doesn’t hold back in this fiery letter to the editor, slamming USAID for corruption and waste following revelations of a $550 million fraud scheme. She calls the agency the “Titanic” of federal waste — and says it’s time to let it sink. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-greed-breeds-liars-and-thieves-lock-them-up/ #LetterToTheEditor #Opinion #USAID #GovernmentFra...

Washington gas prices are climbing again, and experts warn it could get much worse. From California refinery closures to Iran-Israel conflict and upcoming state gas taxes, Brett Davis of The Center Square Washington breaks down what’s driving prices up. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/not-looking-terrific-for-summer-high-gas-prices-in-wa-could-get-worse/ #GasPrices #WashingtonState #FuelCost...

Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth warns that Washington's capital gains tax hike from 7% to 9.9% could hurt the economy by pushing businesses and investors to leave the state, reducing long-term tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-the-capital-gains-tax-increase-to-9-9-cause-businesses-to-leave-the-state/ #CapitalGainsTax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #StateTaxes #...

In part two of his letter series, Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay reflects on Clark County’s first charter review process, the successes and failures of past amendments, and the lessons future commissions should heed. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-charterist-ii-the-first-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #CountyCharter #JohnJay #CharterReview #Loca...

As crowds head to state beaches for Independence Day, Washington State Parks is urging visitors to follow safety guidelines, pack out all trash, and help with the July 5 beach cleanup. Last year’s celebrations left over 129,000 pounds of debris. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-parks-urges-responsible-fourth-of-july-fun-on-public-lands-and-beaches/ #WashingtonState #FourthOfJuly #BeachC...

Vancouver’s new designation as a Bee City USA affiliate will be honored at the 2nd annual Pollinator Festival on June 21 at Marshall Community Park. The free event invites the community to learn about pollinators and enjoy speakers, family fun, and local vendors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-pollinator-festival-to-celebrate-the-city-becoming-a-bee-city-usa/ #VancouverWA #Pollina...