Clark County Today News

Vancouver’s new Economic Development Strategy outlines key priorities to grow local wealth, support innovation, and strengthen neighborhoods over the next five years. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-adopts-new-economic-development-strategy/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #economicdevelopment #smallbusiness #livability #workforce #innovation #PatrickQu...

Vancouver resident Michael Glynn calls out what he sees as biased and unscientific decisions by Clark County in a recent development project near a bald eagle nest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-objectivity-to-scientific-decision-making-should-be-present-in-government-officials/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #WDFW #MichaelGlynn #baldEagle #scientificintegrity

An electric scooter driver was killed Wednesday night in a collision involving two vehicles in Vancouver. The investigation is ongoing. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/scooter-operator-dies-after-collision-with-two-vehicles/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #CCSO #trafficcollision #scooter #fatalcrash

Patriots United wraps up its event series with “Preparing for the Next Plandemic” this Friday evening in Washougal. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nearly-sold-out-patriots-united-event-set-for-tomorrow/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washougal #PatriotsUnited #healthfreedom #liberty #ScottMiller #RobertScottBell #conservativevalues

Two Clark County athletes — a senior from Camas and a freshman from Mountain View — are now state golf champions, as spring championships heat up across Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-camas-senior-mountain-view-freshman-win-state-girls-golf-championships/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WIAA #highschoolsports #girlsGolf #Camas #MountainView #statechampionships #soc...

Fireworks sparked more than just lights — they sparked nearly two hours of public comment at the Clark County Council meeting. What’s next? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/subject-of-fireworks-brought-a-passionate-response-to-clark-county-council-time/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #fireworks #CouncilTime #Vancouver #TNTFireworks #SueMarshall #GlenYung #publiccomment

Gov. Ferguson just signed a law gutting Washington’s new parents’ rights statute — and Sen. Perry Dozier says this battle is far from over. Hear what’s next. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/despite-signing-of-anti-parents-rights-bill-this-isnt-over-says-sen-perry-dozier/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #ParentsRights #HB1296 #I2081 #PerryDozier #BobFerguson #Vancouver #EducationPoli...

Washington is bringing back the SUN Bucks program, offering $120 in summer food benefits per eligible child. Find out how families can qualify. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/sun-bucks-program-returns-to-provide-summer-food-support-for-washington-children/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #SUNBucks #localnews #DSHS #schoolmeals #childnutrition #SummerEBT #SNAP #WashingtonState

Mark Harmsworth critiques Governor Ferguson’s approval of what he calls the largest tax hike in state history, warning of increased costs for residents and businesses. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-governor-ferguson-signs-the-largest-tax-increase-in-washingtons-history-into-law/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #MarkHarmsworth #WAleg #BobFerguson #B&Otax #capitalgains #estateTax #gasTax...

Elizabeth New criticizes Washington’s new law allowing striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, warning it shifts costs to employers and encourages more strikes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-work-strike-whatever-employers-now-required-to-pay-union-members-not-to-work/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ElizabethNew #SB5041 #unemploymentinsurance #WashingtonPolicyCenter #unionst...

Governor Ferguson approved Washington’s $77.8 billion budget, greenlit tax hikes, and signed transportation and capital plans amid criticism over rising costs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-signs-budget-boosting-washington-state-spending-and-taxes/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #BobFerguson #2025budget #gasTax #WashingtonStateStandard #statebudget #WAleg #taxpolicy

Governor Ferguson signed a law that rewrites the state's new parental rights law and enacts immediate changes to how schools handle both parent and student protections. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-signs-parental-bill-of-rights-rewrite/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #HB1296 #parentalrights #studentrights #WashingtonStateStandard #educationpolicy #OSPI #BobFerguson #VancouverWA

A new law signed by Governor Ferguson removes parental notification requirements when schools become aware of student medical or mental health concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-parent-notification-of-medical-services-mental-health-issues-involving-students-is-removed/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ElizabethNew #HB1296 #parentalrights #WashingtonPolicyCenter #mentalhealth #stude...

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen urges Clark County leaders to reject a proposed fireworks ban ahead of a key May 21st vote, calling it a threat to local tradition and freedom. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/councilor-leslie-lewallen-releases-statement-opposing-countywide-fireworks-ban-ahead-of-clark-county-council-vote/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #LeslieLewallen #fireworksban #FourthOfJul...

This opinion column from Clark County Matters challenges Vancouver officials to act on the city’s homeless crisis — before it mirrors Portland and LA. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-vancouver-doesnt-have-to-end-up-like-portland-or-la/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #homelessness #publiccamping #VancouverWA #Portland #ClarkCountyMatters #GavinNewsom #VancouverCityCouncil #opinion

Vancouver Public Schools opened a 7,300-square-foot technical trades center at Hudson’s Bay High School, funded entirely by private donations to support student career training. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vps-celebrates-opening-of-endeavour-technical-trades-center/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #VancouverPublicSchools #tradeseducation #careertraining #constructionindustry #HudsonsBay #workfor...

Washington gun buyers will need to obtain a state permit starting in 2027 under a newly signed law that adds training, fees, and background checks. Lawmakers are divided on the measure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtonians-will-need-state-permit-to-buy-guns-under-new-law/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #gunlaw #BobFerguson #firearms #gunviolence #LizBerry #SecondAmendment...

Washougal played a pivotal role in Washington’s early history. This story highlights state firsts and invites you to Parkersville Day on June 7. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-history-firsts-that-happened-in-washougal/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washougal #ParkersvilleDay #WashingtonHistory #GeorgeWashingtonBush #DavidCParker #Chinook #OregonTrail

Let’s Go Washington responds to Governor Ferguson’s signing of HB 1296, calling it a direct assault on parental rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-governor-ferguson-agrees-parents-have-no-rights/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #HB1296 #GovernorFerguson #parentalrights #LetsGoWashington #ChrisReykdal #JamiePedersen #Washingtonstate #educationpolicy

Washington State Rep. John Ley is sounding the alarm over TriMet’s high-priced light rail vehicle demands for the IBR project, urging a full review and better alternatives. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trimet-seeks-190m-290m-for-interstate-bridge-light-rail-vehicles-charging-taxpayers-up-to-15m-per-vehicle-triple-the-4-5m-cost/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #JohnLey #TriMet #InterstateBridgeRep...

Nancy Churchill highlights how communities trade away liberty for government dollars — and what it’s costing us. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-liberty-worth/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #NancyChurchill #JobCorps #financialdependency #freedom #Washingtonstate #CBDC #governmentgrants

The Clark County Republican Party is calling on local residents to speak out against a proposed fireworks ban at the County Council meeting this Wednesday. Learn how to attend or comment online. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccrp-issues-call-to-action-to-oppose-proposed-fireworks-ban/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #fireworksban #ClarkCountyRepublicanParty #ClarkCountyCouncil #VancouverWA #Washin...

A high-stakes GOP budget plan barely advanced in the U.S. House after key conservatives shifted positions. What’s in the bill — and what could be next? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/conservatives-on-u-s-house-budget-committee-switch-votes-advance-gop-package/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #USHouse #TrumpTaxLaw #BudgetCommittee #Medicaid #nationaldebt #FreedomCaucus #ChipRoy #MarkGreen

Do prescription price caps help or harm patients? Todd Myers explains why importing such policies could put future medical breakthroughs at risk. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-prescription-price-controls-and-rationing-would-undermine-the-innovation-that-has-saved-so-many/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #prescriptionmeds #healthcareinnovation #Trump #F...

Ridgefield’s Big Paddle returns June 7 with kayaking, hiking, music, games, food, and activities from morning to night. Details at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-annual-big-paddle-waterfront-festival-returns-on-saturday-june-7/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #BigPaddle #RidgefieldWA #kayaking #outdoorfun #NationalTrailsDay #communityevents #RidgefieldWaterfront #familyfestival