Clark County Today News

A thoughtful message from Clark County Today reflects on the impact of mothers in our community. Hear a celebration of strength, compassion, and love. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/with-gratitude-and-love-honoring-all-the-mothers-in-our-community/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #MothersDay #community #gratitude #motherhood

Leslie Lewallen has filed for re-election to the Camas City Council and kicked off her 2025 campaign with a community-focused launch event. Hear what’s driving her bid for a second term. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/leslie-lewallen-officially-files-for-re-election-to-camas-city-council/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Camas #LeslieLewallen #CityCouncil #reelection #communityleadership #transpo...

Bob Zak voices concerns about the I-5 Bridge project, calling out political maneuvering, ignored votes, and public accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-something-is-wrong-when-our-vote-means-nothing/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #IBR #Vancouver #lightrail #I5Bridge #transportation #civicengagement

Justin Forsman launches a campaign for Vancouver mayor with a detailed vision centered on school choice, lower taxes, infrastructure, and local autonomy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-this-is-a-time-for-bold-leadership-clear-advocacy-and-strong-representation/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver #politics #SecondAmendment #schoolchoice #propertytaxes #medicalfreedom #mayor #civi...

Elizabeth New argues that a missed opportunity in Olympia has left parents in the dark about what medical services their children can access at school without consent. She warns this harms trust in public schools. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-schools-notifying-parents-about-the-kinds-of-care-kids-can-decide-on-their-own-didnt-make-it/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #parentalrights #sc...

Ridgefield School District is kicking off its Strategic Plan process and wants input from the whole community. Hear when and where you can share your voice.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-school-district-invites-community-to-help-shape-new-strategic-plan/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Ridgefield #strategicplan #educationplanning

Julianne Lawrence steps into a historic role as the first paid director of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal. Hear how her personal and professional roots are shaping the museum’s future.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/julianne-lawrence-is-first-paid-director-of-two-rivers-heritage-museum/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washougal #museumleadership #heritagepreservation

A new construction trades center is coming to Fort Vancouver High School thanks to donor support. Hear how it aims to boost career training and local workforce readiness.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foundation-for-vancouver-public-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-building-to-support-construction-trades-at-fort-vancouver-high-school-with-the-ed-and-dollie-lynch-fund/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #V...

A local initiative effort reaches the courtroom as Save Vancouver Streets challenges the city’s refusal to act. Hear what both sides argued, and why a ruling is still pending.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-vancouver-streets-has-its-day-in-court-waits-on-ruling/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #SaveVancouverStreets #ballotinitiative

Doug Dahl unpacks the legal and safety issues around off-road vehicles being used on public neighborhood roads—especially by underage riders. Hear how his column breaks down each law that may be violated and why boundaries matter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-off-road-vehicles-in-the-neighborhood/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #offroadvehicles #publicsafety #WashingtonState

Construction of the I-5 Bridge replacement could take 15 years and cost up to $7 billion — with tolls expected by 2027 and only one contractor currently interested. Read the full story to understand the tolling, bidding, and property impact concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-only-has-single-firm-interested-in-managing-the-project-to-replace-i-5-bridge/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #I...

Is America more united or more divided than it was 10 years ago? Stephen Davis visited Vancouver this week with a bold message about overcoming identity politics — and it got us thinking. Vote now: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-is-america-more-united-or-more-divided-than-it-was-a-decade-ago/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

In this episode of The Study of Sports, reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss how officials start a new sport. Girls flag football has been sanctioned by the WIAA, but it is a new sport for high schools in Southwest Washington. There are more questions than answers at the moment, but the administrators break down what they know now. We also talk a...

Stephen Davis brought his message of unity and personal transformation to Vancouver during a Turning Point USA event. Hear how he challenges identity politics and encourages youth to think critically and lean into shared values.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/stephen-davis-brings-his-message-of-unity-with-turning-point-usa-presentation-in-vancouver/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TurningPointU...

The Catholic Church has elected its first American pope — Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV. A historic shift in Vatican leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cardinals-elect-american-pope-to-lead-catholic-church/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #CatholicChurch #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #RobertFrancisPrevost

Camas Police responded quickly to a report of armed robbery Thursday morning and arrested a 19-year-old suspect nearby. Officers recovered a firearm, a mask, and the stolen property. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-police-arrest-robbery-suspect/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Camas #Vancouver #robbery #publicsafety #CamasPolice #policereport #Washingtonstate #ClarkCounty

A Clark County deputy reported using deadly force during a DUI investigation after a physical altercation broke out. The case is now under independent investigation. Read more at ClarkCountyToday.com. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-deputy-involved-in-deadly-force-incident/#ClarkCounty #localnews #VancouverWA #RidgefieldWA #CCSO #lawenforcement

Is America facing a Marxist revolution — or a cultural revival? In this opinion piece, Nancy Churchill outlines what she sees as a fight for the soul of the country. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-revolution-or-revival/#ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #AmericaFirst #opinioncolumn #DangerousRhetoric #NancyChurchill #Vancouver

Grocers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners say Washington's latest tax plan could make food more expensive — and they want Governor Ferguson to act. Hear what’s at stake and why a special session could be triggered. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-pressed-to-veto-1-8b-piece-of-democrats-tax-bill/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #taxpolicy #WashingtonState #groceries #restaurants #vancouve...

A teenage girl reported being approached by an armed man in Vancouver — now a 31-year-old has been arrested after a neighborhood search and surveillance review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-in-attempted-kidnapping-investigation/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #publicsafety #crimealert #CCSO

Brian Witherspoon brings new leadership to the Camas girls basketball team after a season revitalizing his coaching spirit with the boys program. Hear how he plans to blend experience, energy, and a fresh vision to keep the Papermakers competitive. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/changing-roles-brian-witherspoon-accepts-position-as-head-coach-of-camas-girls-basketball/#ClarkCounty #localne...

A late-night crash into Vancouver Fire Station 6 raised safety concerns — even the electrified fence couldn’t stop it. No injuries reported. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vehicle-crashes-into-vancouver-fire-station-6-during-emergency-response/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #firestation #emergencyresponse #VancouverFire #newsupdate

Thomas Schenk of Amboy warns that Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and possible future limits on initiatives could silence voters’ voices in Washington state. Read or listen to the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-its-said-sarcasm-is-the-lowest-form-of-wit/#ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonPolitics #citizenrights #stategovernment #initiativeprocess #referendum...

Camas resident Anna Miller reflects on a proposed self-deportation program introduced by former President Trump, offering financial support and a path to legal re-entry. Hear her take on how this could benefit both enforcement and the economy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-were-going-to-give-them-some-money-and-a-plane-ticket-and-then-were-going-to-work-with-them/#localnews #Clar...

Dozens of protesters were arrested after occupying a University of Washington building in protest of the school’s ties to Boeing. Officials say more campus unrest could follow. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-occupy-uw-building-30-arrested/#localnews #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Boeing #UniversityOfWashington #studentprotests #FreePalestine #SuperUW #RileyGaines...