Clark County Today News

Sen. John Braun praised University of Washington officials and law enforcement after Monday’s violent protests led to multiple arrests. He called for full prosecutions and emphasized the need to protect free speech and campus safety. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sen-braun-praises-uw-officials-for-response-to-monday-protests-calls-for-prosecutions/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Seattle #Universi...

Hazel Dell’s 59th annual Parade of Bands returns May 17 with more than 120 entries and 24 school bands. Streets will close at 9:30 a.m. — get all the details here: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/largest-parade-in-southwest-washington-bands-together-for-a-better-tomorrow/#ClarkCounty #localnews #ParadeOfBands #HazelDell #communityevent #WashingtonState #VancouverWA #ClarkCoun...

Clark County is helping seniors and people with disabilities access tax relief. Learn how to qualify and where to get help on May 16 in Washougal. Read more: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/dont-leave-tax-dollars-on-the-table-learn-about-countys-tax-exemption-program-at-may-16-event-in-washougal/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washingtonstate #Washougal #propertytaxrelief #taxexemption #seniorciti...

Could “Trades Tuesday” become the next big thing in schools? A new campaign in Southwest Washington is encouraging teachers to wear gear that promotes careers in the trades. It’s all about sparking conversations and preparing the next generation of skilled workers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/trades-tuesday-is-here-hoping-to-become-a-trend-in-area-schools/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Trade...

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center calls for a shift from top-down policymaking to local trial-and-error innovation backed by accountability. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-the-2025-legislature-tells-us-about-why-washingtons-government-keeps-failing/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAlegislature #trialanderror #publicpolicy #EVtax #Portl...

Vancouver’s 2025 pavement season will resurface streets and upgrade ADA curb ramps in 20 neighborhoods. Expect traffic alerts and major improvements citywide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/busy-pavement-season-ahead-on-vancouver-streets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #paving #roadwork #ADAcompliance #transportation #summerprojects

Battle Ground’s 66th annual student art show is back with online voting for the People’s Choice Award open through May 12 and winners announced May 27. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/popular-peoples-choice-award-returns-for-66th-annual-battle-ground-public-schools-district-art-show/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #studentart #BattleGround #visualarts #artshow #youthevents #schooldistrict #arted...

Now on display at Vancouver’s Rebecca Anstine Gallery: work from artists Jason Litts and Allan Oliver, blending surrealism and spiritual abstraction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/work-by-two-local-artists-on-display-at-the-rebecca-anstine-gallery/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #artgallery #Vancouver #publicart #JasonLitts #AllanOliver #fineart #surrealism #liquidacrylic

Vancouver businesswoman Pooneh Gray is running for City Council, promising solutions on homelessness, public safety, and justice. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pooneh-gray-files-for-vancouver-city-council/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #citycouncil #homelessness #publicsafety #behavioralhealth #womeninpolitics

A Wenatchee family’s push to protect girls’ sports gains federal backing as the U.S. investigates Washington’s gender inclusion policies.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-family-at-center-of-fight-over-trans-athletes-heartened-by-federal-ospi-probe/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TitleIX #transathletes #FERPA #womenssports #WashingtonState #studentathletes #OSPI #parentalrights

Clark County has broken ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie, with an opening expected in spring 2026 and plans including trails, sports courts, and a playground.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-partners-break-ground-on-construction-of-curtin-creek-community-park/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #CurtinCreekPark #communitydevelopment #WashingtonState #parksandrec #Bru...

Battle Ground Police honored Detective Ethan Poki as 2024 Officer of the Year and recognized several staff for life-saving and commendable service.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-police-celebrate-excellence-in-service-at-awards-ceremony/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #BattleGroundPolice #OfficerOfTheYear #publicsafety #WashingtonState #lawenforcement #communityservice #policeawar...

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls for new leadership in the city’s next mayoral election, urging broader experience and inclusive vision. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-needs-broader-leadership-than-just-a-teachers-lens/ #VancouverMayor #DEIleadership #PeterBracchi #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #civicleadership #inclusivegovernance #election2025 #Vancou...

Rep. John Ley says the public should prepare for massive cost increases and unaffordable tolls in the Interstate Bridge replacement plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-representative-expect-sticker-shock-when-interstate-bridge-project-officials-reveal-price-tolling-plans/ #InterstateBridge #transportationfunding #JohnLey #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #tolling #thirdbridg...

Grade 13 brought 70 trade-skilled seniors face-to-face with 50+ companies hiring in Clark County’s construction industry. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/grade-13-introduces-young-skilled-talent-to-the-local-construction-industry/ #Grade13 #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #HudsonsBayHigh #youthjobs #CareersInConstruction #technicaleducation

Republican legislators in Battle Ground spoke out against tax hikes and called for more support for working-class residents and school accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/town-hall-republicans-say-they-are-the-ones-fighting-for-the-working-class/ #RepublicanTownHall #taxrelief #educationaccountability #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #BattleGroundWA #legislativeupdate #...

Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning homicide following a deadly shooting on SE French Rd. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigating-homicide/ #VancouverPolice #homicideinvestigation #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #crimeupdate #policeinvestigation #VancouverWA #publicsafety #breakingstory

Kaleb Mormance of Vancouver has been arrested on 17 felony charges following a national investigation into child sex abuse content. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-arrest-child-sex-abuser/ #VancouverPolice #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #childexploitation #FBI #WashingtonState #digitalcrime #lawenforcement #VPD #childsafety

Rep. John Ley recaps the 2025 legislative session, celebrating funding victories and warning about historic tax hikes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-session-was-full-of-ups-and-downs-and-many-learning-experiences/ #JohnLey #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #legislativeupdate #taxes #BattleGround #Vancouver #statebudget #WApolitics #representativeupdate #poli...

Washington school districts are challenging OSPI gender identity policies in a growing Title IX dispute that could impact state and federal authority. Full report at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/title-ix-fight-escalates-as-wa-districts-push-back-on-gender-identity-policies/ #TitleIX #OSPI #parentalrights #schoolpolicy #genderidentity #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA

White House officials held a press briefing May 1 to discuss the administration’s “Restoring Common Sense” initiative as President Trump’s first 100 days are reviewed. Watch at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-white-house-holds-briefing-on-restoring-common-sense/ #WhiteHouse #Trump100Days #RestoringCommonSense #KarolineLeavitt #StephenMiller #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA

Elizabeth New outlines the 2025 Legislature’s most impactful bills — from WA Cares changes to strike pay and new parental rights debates. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-legislature-2025-thats-a-wrap/ #2025session #ElizabethNew #WAPolicy #strikebenefits #WACares #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonLegislature

John Jay enters the race for Clark County Charter Review Commission, calling for government transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/john-jay-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCountyCharter #JohnJay #governmentefficiency #localleadership #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen will host a May 6 town hall addressing the fentanyl crisis and its impact on local families. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-city-councilor-leslie-lewallen-to-host-town-hall-on-fentanyl-crisis/ #fentanylcrisis #LeslieLewallen #CamasWA #opioidepidemic #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #publichealth #communitysafety #fentanyl

Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center says new Washington transportation taxes will raise costs and miss the mark on road investment. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-lawmakers-increase-the-cost-of-driving-again/ #gastax #transportationpolicy #I5Bridge #lightrail #SenateBill5161 #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA