Clark County Today News

A devastating three-alarm fire early Thursday morning at Ridgecrest Apartments in Hazel Dell resulted in one fatality, one person seriously injured, and major displacement across 12 units. Fire crews from multiple districts responded, and the investigation is ongoing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/early-morning-blaze-turns-into-fatality/ #HazelDell #ApartmentFire #ClarkCountyFire #FatalFir...

Rob Anderson’s lawsuit over the removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board was delayed after a judge didn’t receive case files in time. The hearing is now set for July 9, just one day after the C-TRAN board’s next meeting. Anderson alleges Open Public Meetings Act violations and says delays favor the defense. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rob-andersons-case-against-four-clark-county-...

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning for Vancouver Lake due to high cyanotoxin levels from harmful algae. Swimming and animal contact are discouraged while the advisory remains in place. Lacamas Lake remains under a similar warning. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-issues-warning-for-vancouver-lake-due-to-elevated-toxin-levels-4/ #VancouverLake #ClarkCounty #PublicHea...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center says Washington’s efforts to expand public health care are backfiring. She criticizes SB 5083 and HB 1392 for shifting costs to private payers and argues for a more competitive, multi-payer system. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-more-payers-not-fewer-needed-in-health-care/ #Opinion #HealthCareCosts #ElizabethNew #ElizabethHovd...

Starting July 1, Washington hunting and fishing license fees will rise by 38%, the first increase in over a decade. The new law, signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, also introduces a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement in 2026 and includes senior and veteran discounts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/recreational-fishing-and-hunting-license-costs-increase-july-1/ #WDFW #WashingtonStat...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors, rejecting arguments that the law violates constitutional protections. The decision has sparked national reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and legal experts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-supreme-court-upholds-tennessee-prohibition-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/ #SCOTUS #Transg...

The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted to delay tolling on the I-5 Bridge until spring 2027 but approved steeper toll increases in the early years of implementation. The move comes amid project delays and ongoing public input. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-commission-votes-to-delay-i-5-bridge-tolls-escalate-rate-increases/ #IBR #VancouverWA #WSTC #Tolling #Interstate5...

Hudson’s Bay High School's track is closing June 18 for resurfacing and will remain off-limits through the week of August 4. Vancouver Public Schools says the work is needed to maintain the safety and lifespan of the facility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/hudsons-bay-high-school-track-to-close-june-18-for-resurfacing/ #VancouverWA #HudsonsBayHS #VPS #SchoolFacilities #TrackResurfacing #Su...

Lars Larson slams the U.S. Supreme Court’s liberal justices and the medical community after a 6–3 decision allowing states to ban gender-related surgeries for minors. He calls it a horror show—and says Europe’s already ahead of us. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-scotus-decides-that-sensible-states-can-ban-the-genital-mutilation-of-children-in-the-name-of-americas-transgender-insa...

Clark County is looking for applicants to fill a volunteer seat representing District 4 on the Community Action Advisory Board. The group recommends how local government supports housing, self-sufficiency, and basic needs for low-income communities. Deadline to apply is July 11. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-community-action-advisory-board-12/ #VancouverWA #Clar...

Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three interim legislative committees, including the powerful Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee, which oversees the I-5 bridge replacement planning. Learn what he says are the top concerns for Southwest Washington residents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-appointed-to-three-new-work-committees-including-key-bi-state-legislative-ac...

Seton Catholic has claimed its third WIAA Scholastic Cup in four years, finishing the 2024–25 school year with dominant scores across athletics, academics, and student activities. Athletic director Phil Kent says the honor reflects the school’s mission to grow well-rounded students. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/seton-catholic-celebrates-another-wiaa-scholastic-cup/ #SetonCatholic #WIAA...

The Southwest Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its first Hunting Heritage Banquet in Woodland on June 21, celebrating outdoor conservation and hunting traditions with raffles, food, and family-friendly fun. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/southwest-gobblers-chapter-of-the-national-wild-turkey-federation-to-hold-hunting-heritage-banquet/ #WoodlandWA #Hunting...

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s 2025 legislative session produced record-breaking tax hikes with little regard for voters or fiscal restraint, while warning that policy trends in the state could ripple across the nation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-2025-tax-tsunami-in-washington-state/ #WashingtonState #TaxHikes #FiscalPolicy #DavidBoze...

Washington state’s legal liabilities have surged to more than $500 million in a year, with most claims tied to abuse in foster care and juvenile detention facilities. The Department of Children, Youth and Families is at the center of the crisis, as the state faces billions more in potential liability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-lawsuit-payouts-skyrocket-to-more-than-500...

The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host a public forum on June 26 featuring candidates for Vancouver City Council Position 1, offering voters an in-person and online opportunity to hear directly from those running in the Aug. 5 primary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-schedules-vancouver-city-council-candidate-forum/ #Vancouver #CityCouncil #Elections #Can...

Clark County Parks and Nature is convening a coalition of government, nonprofit, and community partners to explore long-term, sustainable funding models for parks and natural areas, with water conservation and cost-cutting already underway. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-parks-and-nature-leads-regional-effort-to-identify-financially-sustainable-future-for-parks/ #ClarkCounty #P...

WSDOT crews will close lanes and ramps on northbound I-5 in Vancouver overnight from June 17–19 for repaving work, affecting SR 14, Mill Plain, and Fourth Plain access points. Travelers should plan for delays and use alternate routes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-overnight-lane-and-ramp-closures-on-northbound-i-5-in-vancouver-june-17-19/ #Vancouver #Transportation #WSDOT #I5Closu...

Greg Kimsey was named Auditor of the Year by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs for his extraordinary leadership during the 2024 election challenges, and Clark County’s Luba Ross earned the Rising Star of the Year Award. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-countys-greg-kimsey-named-auditor-of-the-year-by-secretary-of-state/ #GregKimsey #LubaRoss #ClarkCountyElections #AuditorOfTheYear #RisingS...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance details his recent exchange with Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson, who claimed multiple inaccuracies and defamatory statements in a published column. Johnson responds point-by-point, and Vance offers his take. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-accusation-of-multiple-inaccuracies-and-defamatory-statements/ #IBRPro...

Bill Bruch denounces the rise of left-wing political violence, pointing to the recent shootings of Minnesota Democrats who supported immigration reforms, and warns that calls for violence are replacing discourse. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-political-motivated-violence-from-the-left-is-replacing-discourse-at-a-troubling-rate/ #Opinion #BillBruch #PoliticalViolence #MelissaHort...

Amy Harris of Clark County Matters calls on Vancouver residents to pressure local officials for stronger public camping bans, warning that Portland’s homeless crisis could spread if action isn’t taken. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tell-city-officials-to-keep-vancouver-normal/ #Opinion #AmyHarris #Vancouver #ClarkCountyMatters #Homelessness #PublicCamping #KeepVancouverNormal #P...

The Clark County Opioid Abatement Council awarded more than $5.3 million in settlement grants to local organizations, including $2.75 million for the Vancouver Bridge Shelter Project, which will offer housing and addiction recovery services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opioid-abatement-council-awards-2-75-million-to-vancouver-bridge-shelter-project/ #Vancouver #OpioidSettlement #BridgeSh...

Nancy Churchill argues that federal leadership aligned with conservative principles is defending Americans against Washington state’s overreach on issues like dams, voter ID, EV mandates, and girls' sports. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-feds-vs-washington-state/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #VoterID #EVmandates #TitleIX #SnakeRiverDams #Trump #ElectionIntegrity #Hydropower #Chri...

Clark County Public Works is seeking public input on improvements to Orchards Community Park through a multilingual online survey. Responses will help shape future designs and support grant funding applications. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-invited-to-provide-input-on-orchards-community-park-improvements-via-online-survey/ #ClarkCounty #OrchardsPark #Vancouver #CommunityInput #P...