Clark County Today News

Vancouver banker Herman Day shares playful, age-appropriate ways to teach financial literacy from preschool through adulthood, proving money talks can be fun. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-fun-guide-to-teaching-money-smarts-at-any-age/ #FinancialLiteracy #MoneySmarts #Budgeting #FamilyFinance #Savings #WaFdBank

Seton Catholic’s Josephine Abbott—Eagle Scout, performer and now award-winning filmmaker—shares how she crafted an animated short on Sybil Ludington that topped the state Sons of the American Revolution contest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/senior-spotlight-seton-catholics-josephine-abbott-creates-her-own-history-with-historic-project/ #SetonCatholic #YouthAchievement #HistoricFilms #Syb...

Columbia River Rapids seniors reflect on their family-first mindset that powered the program to a second boys 2A soccer crown in three seasons under coach Matt Newman. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/chat-with-champions-family-first-philosophy-leads-columbia-river-boys-soccer-to-another-title/ #ColumbiaRiver #StateChamps #WASoccer #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty

The Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Lemonade Day Junior Market brings 250+ young entrepreneurs to Esther Short Park on June 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; shop their creations and support youth business skills. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/lemonade-day-junior-market-set-for-saturday-at-esther-short-park/ #LemonadeDay #JuniorMarket #VancouverWA #YouthEntrepreneur #GreaterVancouverChamber

Battle Ground Public Schools will offer free breakfasts and lunches to anyone 18 or younger at Maple Grove Primary and CAM Academy on weekdays from June 17 to Aug. 14 (except July 4), thanks to the USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-offer-free-meals-this-summer/ #BattleGround #FreeMeals #SummerMeals #ClarkCounty #USDA #Com...

WSDOT will close lanes and ramps on I-5 near Vancouver overnight June 8–12 for pavement repairs; expect detours, slow down and check real-time travel tools before you go. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/overnight-closures-of-i-5-in-vancouver-for-pavement-repair-work-june-8-9-11-and-12/ #WSDOT #I5 #Vancouver #Roadwork #TravelAdvisory #ClarkCounty #Transportation

Battle Ground invites the community to a June 16 ribbon cutting for its upgraded Senior Center, now featuring enhanced accessibility, modern amenities and more space for events. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-to-celebrate-reopening-of-newly-remodeled-senior-center/ #BattleGround #SeniorCenter #RibbonCutting #ClarkCounty #Washington #Seniors #Community #Accessibility #GrantFund...

FBI Portland and local partners arrested a Columbia County juvenile who plotted a chlorine bomb and mass shooting at Kelso’s Three Rivers Mall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fbi-local-partners-interrupt-ied-and-mass-shooting-event/ #FBI #ThreeRiversMall #Kelso #IED #MassShooting #ColumbiaCounty #Oregon #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #Washington

Vancouver Police have taken Jarod Ngiraibuuch into custody for the May 27 drive-by shooting near the Jim Parsley Center; detectives also recovered a stolen handgun and arrested two juveniles in the case. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-make-arrest-in-shooting-investigation-3/ #VancouverWA #PoliceUpdate #CommunitySafety #DriveByShooting #ClarkCountyNews #VancouverPolice

This week’s poll asks Clark County residents whether local deputies should assist in federal immigration enforcement, or limit involvement to emergencies and warrants as current state law dictates. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-clark-county-help-enforce-federal-immigration-laws/ #immigrationpolicy #ClarkCounty #SheriffHorch #publicsafety #federallaw #sanctuaryjurisdiction #l...

A tragic case in Wenatchee involving three murdered sisters has ignited debate over Washington’s family court system and a new custody law. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/murder-of-three-wenatchee-sisters-highlights-complexity-of-family-court-cases/ #Wenatchee #FamilyCourt #ChildProtection #HB1620 #WashingtonState #ParentingPlans #TravisDecker #DomesticViolence #MentalHealth #Custody

The Washington State Republican Party, led by Chairman Jim Walsh, joins a regional citizen movement advocating for one-day, in-person voting with voter ID and proof of citizenship. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/politics/wagop-joins-regional-movement-to-end-vote-by-mail/ #WAGOP #JimWalsh #ENDVBM #ElectionIntegrity #VoteByMail #RNC #VoterID #ProofOfCitizenship #InitiativeIL23126 #WashingtonPoliti...

Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's massive approaches will harm Vancouver’s future Public Market and that a tunnel would be cleaner, quieter, and more community-friendly. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-protect-vancouvers-future-public-market/ #BobOrtblad #GregJohnson #PublicMarket #VancouverWA #I5Bridge #Terminal1 #IBRproject #TunnelAlternative #L...

A convicted felon was arrested in Woodland after attempting to trade a fully automatic submachine gun, suppressor, and motorcycle for an ATV, prompting a coordinated response from Cowlitz County CRT and SWAT. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/detectives-make-unlawful-firearm-arrest-in-woodland/ #Woodland #CowlitzCounty #SWAT #firearmarrest #submachinegun #feloninarms #illegalfirearms #lawenfor...

Kim Hamlik, a longtime Vancouver resident and community leader, has announced her candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission. Her campaign highlights experience in education, nonprofit service, and civic engagement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/kim-hamlik-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-charter-review-commission-district-2-position-3/ #KimHamlik #ClarkCounty #CharterRev...

Furry Friends is caring for around 150 kittens and is going through food faster than ever. With no government funding and only volunteers to help, the nonprofit is urging community support through donations and its Amazon wish list. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/furry-friends-volunteers-encourage-community-contributions-to-feed-kittens/ #FurryFriends #kittenrescue #animalwelfare #vancouver...

This news report covers the identification of the two homicide victims found Tuesday morning in Battle Ground as Tiffany Vela and Spencer Jones, with a third person critically injured. The Battle Ground Police and Clark County Major Crimes Team continue investigating. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/victims-of-tuesday-homicide-in-battle-ground-identified/ #BattleGround #Homicide #TiffanyVela...

This story by Paul Valencia recounts the recovery of the Little Bronze Girl statue in downtown Camas and explores the meaningful family connection of Olivia Brotherton and her grandfather Randy Curtis, who helped restore the statue’s missing book in 2014. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-celebrates-recovery-of-the-little-bronze-girl-statue-including-one-family-with-a-special-bond-to-t...

This opinion piece by John Ley discusses a Metro analysis that shows the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program falls short of key Regional Transportation Plan goals including safety, climate action, and mobility, with travel times and congestion predicted to worsen by 2045. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibr-fails-metro-green-priorities-and-safe-system-evaluation/ #JohnLey #Inter...

Washington Policy Center's Mark Harmsworth critiques the idea that higher minimum wages solve Washington’s affordability crisis, pointing to evidence that increased costs, inflation, and job cuts often follow. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-minimum-wage-trap-why-higher-wages-dont-solve-washingtons-affordability-crisis/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #minimumwage #aff...

Travis Decker remains at large after his three young daughters were found dead near Wenatchee, Washington, with zip-tied hands and plastic bags over their heads. Authorities continue their search, while the community raises funds for the grieving family. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/manhunt-continues-for-father-suspected-of-killing-three-daughters-near-wenatchee/ #TravisDecker #Wenatchee...

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning for Lacamas Lake due to elevated toxin levels. The harmful algae blooms pose health risks, and public health advises against swimming, water contact for animals, and drinking lake water. Follow the advisory for updates. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-issues-warning-for-lacamas-lake-due-to-elevated-toxin-levels-6/ #Camas #PublicHe...

Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumula shares his reflections on Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment, addressing the importance of unity, accountability, and context in internal party disagreements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-thou-shalt-not-speak-ill-of-any-fellow-republican/ #MatthewBumula #ClarkCountyRepublicans #OpinionColumn #Reagan11thCommandment #WAGOP #Vanc...

The Ridgefield Raptors are serving up more than baseball this season, with new food vendors including Rally’s Bento Truck, PNW Kettle Corn, and the Eight Cow Creamery truck adding delicious options at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-bring-in-new-food-choices-for-fans-at-the-rorc/ #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCountyEats #PNWfood #...

Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay introduces a new essay series exploring the history and development of Clark County’s Home Rule Charter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-charterist-general-introduction-to-home-rule/ #JohnJay #ClarkCountyCharter #HomeRule #CountyCouncil #Freeholders #CharterReview #VancouverWA #Opinion #LocalGovernment #LetterToTheEditor