Clark County Today News

Summer baseball is back at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex! Hear from loyal fans, Coach Chris Cota and GM Gus Farah as the Raptors kick off the 2025 West Coast League season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-and-their-fans-celebrate-the-start-of-2025-season/ #RidgefieldRaptors #WCL #SummerBaseball

Vancouver’s new Online Permit Center launches June 4, promising faster applications, more payment options and a mobile-friendly experience for contractors and homeowners; Community Development Director Chad Eiken explains how the upgrade boosts accessibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-launching-streamlined-epermit-system-to-improve-customer-experience-and-accessibility/ #Vanc...

WSDOT warns of a full-day closure on eastbound SR 500 in Camas this Sunday for pavement repairs and urges drivers to follow detours, plan for delays and check real-time travel updates before heading out. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-sr-500-in-camas-for-pavement-repairs-sunday-june-1/ #Camas #WSDOT #SR500 #TrafficAlert #RoadWork

Clark County Public Health explains why spring and early-summer waters remain risky and shares life-saving advice for swimmers, boaters and families. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-offers-tips-for-staying-safe-as-swim-season-approaches/ #WaterSafety #ClarkCounty #SwimSeason #PublicHealth #SafeSummer

Discover how Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is packing the summer calendar with free concerts, outdoor movies and lively festivals for the whole family—plus ways to support local vendors while you enjoy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-to-host-free-music-movies-and-more-this-summer-in-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #SummerFun #FreeEvents #Community

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks if you’d prefer using autonomous vehicles for your commute over light rail, as local expert Kirk VanGelder argues for autonomous vehicle investment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-would-you-choose-autonomous-vehicles-or-light-rail-for-your-commute/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Commute #LightRail #AutonomousVehicles #KirkVanGelder #I5Bridge #...

The Clark County Elections Office will be closed Friday, June 6, for construction activities related to the building remodel. The office will reopen Monday, June 9. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-elections-office-closed-friday-june-6-for-construction-project/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyElectionsOffice #construction #remodel #ClarkCoWA #clarkvotes #1408FranklinSt #closure #elections #Clar...

FISH of Vancouver’s mobile pantry is rolling out with new tires and a renewed commitment to fight hunger throughout Clark County. Learn how Les Schwab’s Tires for Purpose program is helping feed more neighbors in need. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fish-mobile-food-pantry-rolls-out-with-new-tires-and-renewed-commitment-to-fight-hunger/ #FISHofVancouver #LesSchwabTires #foodsecurity #commun...

La Center High School’s baseball team has made school history by reaching the final four of the Class 1A state tournament this week, joined by other local teams in boys soccer and track and field. Listen in for a deep dive into this weekend’s high school sports championships and how these young athletes are making memories that will last a lifetime. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-sch...

Kirk VanGelder says the Interstate 5 Bridge project will align with the deployment of autonomous vehicles, making light rail a poor investment choice. Listen now: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/an-alternative-to-light-rail/ #autonomousvehicles #I5Bridge #KirkVanGelder #lightrail #CTRAN #publictransit #VancouverWA #RidgefieldWA #transportation #futureoftransportation

Clark County is seeking public comment on the proposed Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan, a six-year proposal addressing local park needs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-comment-period-open-for-the-clark-county-parks-and-nature-capital-improvement-plan/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #parks #community #publicworks #capitalprojects #opencomment #parksplan #parksandnature #communityin...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance discusses Rep. John Ley’s claims of light rail funding fraud in the I-5 Bridge project and its potential costs to Washington taxpayers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-politics-are-overriding-common-sense-when-it-comes-to-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #I5Bridge #TriMet #CTnews #transportation #ColumbiaRiverCrossing...

The Vancouver Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 18-year-old Franky Fred, who went missing near Vancouver Lake on May 23. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vpd-seeks-assistance-locating-man-who-went-missing-near-columbia-river/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #missingperson #VancouverWA #VancouverPolice #FrankyFred #search #publicsafety #communityalert

The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Castle Rock reopens May 31 with new interactive exhibits highlighting the area’s natural and cultural history. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mount-st-helens-visitor-center-reopens-may-31/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #MountStHelens #visitorcenter #CowlitzIndianTribe #CastleRockWA #WashingtonStateParks #volcano #history #familyfun

Peter Bracchi’s letter urges action to treat PFAS contamination in Vancouver’s drinking water and prevent further pollution from homeless camps. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-must-act-now-to-reduce-pfas-contamination-from-city-sanctioned-camps/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #PFAS #VancouverWA #homelesscamps #cleanwater #publichealth #citypolicy #environmentalaction #PeterBrac...

Bob Ortblad argues that the IBR program fraudulently dismissed a tunnel alternative and compares the 520 Portage Bay Bridge and the I-5 Bridge designs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-520-portage-bay-bridge-vs-interstate-5-bridge-replacement/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #I5Bridge #immersedtunnel #bridgecomparison #SR520 #PortageBayBridge #VancouverWA #opinion #constructioncosts

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Target Zero team up for the inaugural Bike/Walk like MADD event on May 31 in Vancouver, dedicated to the memory of Danielle “Danie” Abrahams and her dog who were killed by a drunk driver in 2023. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/madd-target-zero-team-up-for-bike-walk-like-madd-event-saturday-may-31/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #MADD #TargetZero #DanielleDanieAbra...

Tix for Tots will hold its first gala fundraiser on June 6 in Vancouver featuring performances, local treats, and an auction to support youth events. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/tix-for-tots-to-hold-first-gala-fundraiser/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #youth #fundraiser #TixForTots #community #VancouverWA #AdeleAnaya #auction #performances

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center supports Illinois-style legislation to help property owners evict squatters more easily in Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-illinois-is-about-to-help-property-owners-evict-squatters-when-someone-moves-into-a-home-without-permission/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #propertyrights #evictionlaws #squatterrefo...

More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall to protest anti-faith policies, facing counter-protesters and arrests. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/watch-christian-gathering-outside-seattle-city-hall-brings-trans-rights-protesters/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Seattle #protests #Christianrally #transrightsprotesters #PursuitNorthwest #SeattleCityCouncil #BruceHarrell #SeattlePolic...

Bill Bruch explains a proposed initiative to require verification of citizenship for voter registration in Washington state and its potential impact for 2026 and beyond. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-proposed-initiative-to-the-legislature-requiring-verification-of-citizenship-for-voter-registration/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Opinion #WAStateGOP #voterregistration #citizenshipveri...

Clark County Public Works reminds drivers that summer is the season for road preservation work, which could cause traffic delays and closures in Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/drivers-may-experience-traffic-delays-and-closures-for-summer-road-preservation-work-in-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #trafficdelays #roadpreservation #ClarkCountyToday #Vancouver #transportation...

The Port of Vancouver USA has announced plans to extend the bike and pedestrian pathway along Lower River Road, enhancing connectivity and safety for the community. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/port-of-vancouver-usa-to-begin-construction-on-next-phase-of-bike-pedestrian-pathway/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #bikepedestrianpathway #PortofVancouver #transportation #communityconnectivity #Vancouv...

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington will honor local givers and leaders at its Annual Luncheon on June 3. Celebrate philanthropy and community impact in Vancouver. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/community-foundation-for-southwest-washington-to-celebrate-local-giving-on-june-3/ #ClarkCounty #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundation #VolunteerOpportunity #Vancouver #Washington #Commu...

Clark County Council is seeking community volunteers to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. Apply by June 30th to help shape local services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-seeks-volunteers-for-developmental-disabilities-advisory-board-2/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #DevelopmentalDisabilities #VolunteerOpportunity #Vancouver #Washington #CommunityLeadership #Eq...