Clark County Today News

The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival has received the Spotlight Award for Best Special Event from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, honoring its role in advancing arts access and economic vitality in Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-arts-music-festival-wins-best-in-state/ #VancouverArtsFestival #VancouverWA #WashingtonRecreation #VancouverSymphony...

Washington’s “Secure Your Load for Safer Roads” campaign returns this week with statewide patrols, community outreach, and discount gear promotions to prevent crashes and reduce roadside litter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities/ #SecureYourLoad #roadwaysafety #WashingtonState #WSDOT #WSP #Ecolo...

Local artists are invited to participate in the Camas Plein Air event on September 27, honoring the legacy of Marquita Call and offering $2,800 in prizes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/local-artists-invited-to-camas-plein-air-event-and-competition-honoring-the-life-of-marquita-call-on-sept-27/ #CamasPleinAir #MarquitaCall #LizPike #KenKlos #Camas #LocalArt #ArtEvent #RedDoorGallery #PleinA...

Clark County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Accessible Community Advisory Committee to advise on disability inclusion and emergency planning. Submit your application by July 7. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-countys-accessible-community-advisory-committee/ #disabilityaccess #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #publicservice #communityengagement #inclusionmatters #emergenc...

Clark County Sheriff John Horch addresses the unexpected inclusion of Clark County on a temporary DHS list of sanctuary jurisdictions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sheriff-responds-to-dhs-listing-clark-county-as-a-sanctuary-jurisdiction/ #ClarkCounty #SheriffJohnHorch #SanctuaryJurisdiction #LawEnforcement #DHS #ImmigrationPolicy #FederalLaw #LocalNews #PublicSafety

A new opinion piece from Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center warns that high housing costs, taxes, and regulations are pushing residents out of Washington state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-affordability-crisis-fuels-out-migration-in-2025/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #affordability #housingcrisis #outmigration #seattlecosts #PODSreport #cost...

A construction worker was seriously injured in Woodland on Tuesday when a piece of heavy machinery fell onto him in a trench. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-injured-in-woodland-construction-accident/ #Woodland #ClarkCowlitzFireRescue #constructionaccident #technicalrescue #firefighters #lifeflight #firstresponders #injury #breakingnews

Battle Ground Police responded to a report of multiple people down in a residence on NE 2nd Avenue Tuesday, finding two deceased and a third in critical condition. The Clark County Major Crimes Team has been called to investigate, and authorities say there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bg-police-investigating-multiple-deaths-public-safet...

A new Futures Game highlighted underclassmen talent alongside the Senior All-Star contest, and the Cpl. Jeremiah Johnson Memorial Scholarship honored two MVPs Monday at Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-baseball-a-fresh-take-on-the-tradition-of-the-clark-county-all-star-game/ #ClarkCounty #HighSchoolBaseball #AllStarGame #FuturesGame #SeniorAllStars #CplJeremiahJohnso...

Robert Wallis delivers a sharp critique of the IBR project, asserting that government deceit and profit-driven consulting have eroded public trust. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ibr-project-is-a-perfect-example-of-why-less-than-25-percent-of-americans-do-not-trust-government/ #IBR #RobertWallis #WSDOT #I5Bridge #ClarkCounty #Transportation #VancouverWA #Opinion #GovernmentTr...

A critical letter from Anna Miller in Camas examines Harvard University's financial entanglements and controversial foreign ties, while calling out the school's handling of antisemitism. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-harvards-top-administrators-are-howling/ #AnnaMiller #HarvardUniversity #antisemitism #DEIpolicies #foreignfunding #MiddleEastInitiative #PakistanConference #Iranian...

Evergreen Public Schools will again provide free breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18 during summer through the Summer Food Service Program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/evergreen-public-schools-will-again-offer-free-breakfast-and-lunch-to-children-during-summer/ #EvergreenPublicSchools #SummerMeals #FreeMealsForKids #USDA #Vancouver #Evergreen #CascadiaTech #LegacyHigh #MarrionE...

A critical look at the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s impact on historic Fort Vancouver, Hayden Island, and downtown properties as the June 8 public comment deadline approaches. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-public-comment-on-impacts-of-bridge-on-historic-structures/ #JohnLey #I5Bridge #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #VancouverWA

Tim Clouser discusses reactions from school officials and advocates to Veronica Garcia’s win and the broader debate over transgender participation in girls’ sports in Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/rural-school-officials-advocates-respond-to-trans-athlete-winning-state-title/ #VeronicaGarcia #WIAA #TransAthletes

Joe Cortright of the City Observatory explains how ongoing delays in the IBR cost estimate signal an impending $9 billion-plus price tag and the fiscal and political challenges facing Oregon and Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-another-delay-for-higher-ibr-costs/ #JoeCortright #IBR #InterstateBridge

Nancy Churchill discusses how recent Supreme Court and Trump administration permitting reforms could help rural Washington’s timber and mining communities thrive again. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-golden-opportunity-for-rural-washington/ #NancyChurchill #ruralwashington #timber #mining #NEPA #infrastructure

A body discovered in the Columbia River is believed to be 18-year-old Franky Fred, who was last seen near Vancouver Lake on May 23rd. The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm the identity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/body-discovered-in-columbia-river/ #ClarkCountyNews #VPD #Vancouver #FrankyFred #ClarkCountyMedicalExaminer #ColumbiaRiver #MissingPerson #BreakingNews #Publi...

Clark County athletes and teams delivered thrilling championship performances to close out the 2025 high school sports season, including titles for Columbia River boys soccer, Camas pole vaulters and distance runners, and Prairie’s Will Foster in the discus and shot put. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-columbia-river-boys-soccer-wins-state-and-locals-win-track-and-field-...

Washington’s HB 1217 sets a 10 percent ceiling on most rent increases through 2025 and bars hikes in tenants’ first year—Jake Goldstein-Street breaks down who’s covered, who’s exempt and why critics call it rent control. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtons-new-cap-on-rent-hikes-set-at-10-through-end-of-2025/ #WAleg #RentCap #Housing

Education analyst Vicki Murray says Washington’s HB 1296 rolls back parental rights and punishes districts that keep families informed—while dozens of other states expand school choice. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-century-later-washington-state-fails-parental-rights/ #ParentalRights #WAleg #Opinion

Todd Myers breaks down why he believes Washington’s 2025 session squandered chances to curb emergency powers and spending, instead approving record tax hikes that hit every wallet. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-2025-legislative-session-doubled-down-on-a-decade-of-decline/ #WAleg #Opinion #TaxPolicy

Find out why Clark County officials urge caution along the Columbia River this summer after toxic benthic algae mats killed a dog and surfaced at Cottonwood Beach. Learn how to spot and avoid them. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/benthic-algae-mats-in-columbia-river-pose-risks-to-people-pets/ #ColumbiaRiver #AlgaeMats #PetSafety #ClarkCounty

Bill Black explains why Clark County should halt its climate-planning process and first hold a transparent debate on whether climate change poses a significant threat to the county. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-must-hit-pause-on-climate-planning-until-we-ask-the-most-important-question/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #HB1181 #ClimatePlanning

Hear Skyview’s seniors relive their 4A softball championship, reflect on four years of near-misses and share how they hope to inspire the next wave of athletes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/chat-with-champions-skyview-softball-celebrates-journey-to-state-championship/ #SkyviewStorm #StateChamps #Softball

Learn how Clark County’s new Spud Mountain thinning project will boost forest health, reduce wildfire risk and even aid salmon habitat by supplying logs for the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-begins-forest-stewardship-thinning-project-at-spud-mountain/ #SustainableForestry #ClarkCounty #SpudMountain