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Letter: ‘It’s time to put people over politics and vote for positive change in our community’
Camas resident Gary Perman voices support for City Council candidates Leslie Lewallen and Geoerl Niles, citing their dedication to accountability, public safety, and keeping community values above politics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-its-time-to-put-people-over-politics-and-vote-for-positive-change-in-our-community/ #Opinion #Camas #LeslieLewallen #GeoerlNiles #GaryPerman #CityCouncil #PublicSafety #FiscalResponsibility #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolitics #CommunityLeadership
Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’
Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver endorses Jennifer Heine-Withee for the Battle Ground School Board, praising her advocacy for parents’ rights, local control, and accountability in education. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-only-one-candidate-has-an-impeccable-record-of-supporting-parents-rights-and-local-control-over-state-mandates/ #Opinion #BattleGround #JenniferHeineWithee #ParentsRights #EducationPolicy #LocalControl #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #SchoolBoard #CommunityLeadership
Letter: ‘Currently Clark County is a microcosm of the Federal government’
In this letter to the editor, Amboy resident Thomas Schenk calls Clark County a “microcosm of the Federal government,” urging voters to elect fiscally responsible Charter Review Commission candidates in the upcoming November election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-currently-clark-county-is-a-microcosm-of-the-federal-government/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ThomasSchenk #CharterReviewCommission #ClarkCountyCouncil #FiscalResponsibility #LocalGovernment #Politics #VoterEngagement #WashingtonState
Clark County Council seeks volunteers for Mosquito Control District Board
Clark County is seeking two volunteers for the Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees, which oversees policy, expenditures, and contracts; applications are due Oct. 31, 2025. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-seeks-volunteers-for-mosquito-control-district-board/ #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #VectorControl #Volunteer #LocalGovernment #WashingtonState #CommunityService #MosquitoControl #CivicEngagement
Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge
Camas resident Douglas Tweet calls for re-electing City Councilor Leslie Lewallen and opposing light rail plans tied to the I-5 Bridge project, citing high costs, low ridership, and the need for fiscal accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-re-elect-camas-city-councilor-leslie-lewallen-oppose-light-rail-on-i-5-bridge/ #Opinion #Camas #LeslieLewallen #DouglasTweet #I5Bridge #LightRail #TransportationPolicy #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #WashingtonPolitics #PublicSpending
Campen Creek Reconnection Project restores nine acres of floodplain habitat
Washougal’s Mable Kerr Park is open again after a $1 million Campen Creek restoration project that reconnected nine acres of floodplain and improved habitat for fish, wildlife, and the community. A volunteer planting event is planned for Dec. 6. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/campen-creek-reconnection-project-restores-nine-acres-of-floodplain-habitat/ #Washougal #EnvironmentalRestoration #CampenCreek #MableKerrPark #LowerColumbiaEstuaryPartnership #HabitatRestoration #CommunityEngagement #Conservation #WildlifeHabitat #WashingtonState
City of Battle Ground seeks youth member for Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board
The city of Battle Ground is inviting students ages 14–18 to apply for the Youth Representative position on the Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board, helping shape local parks and recreation programs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/city-of-battle-ground-seeks-youth-member-for-parks-community-engagement-advisory-board/ #BattleGround #YouthLeadership #PACEBoard #ParksAndRecreation #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunity #WashingtonState #CivicEngagement #LocalGovernment #PublicService
High school football: It’s on at Columbia River as the Rapids are on the rise
Columbia River High School’s football team is surging under coach DeWayne Patterson, improving to 4-1 as senior leaders fulfill their promise to restore the program’s winning legacy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-its-on-at-columbia-river-as-the-rapids-are-on-the-rise/ #ColumbiaRiver #HighSchoolFootball #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #2AGSHL #WashingtonFootball #DeWaynePatterson #SavionMcCoy #TrentonFletch #Sports
19th Annual Girlfriends Run/Walk raises awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Support in the Northwest
More than 2,000 participants will take part in the 19th Annual Girlfriends Run/Walk at the Vancouver Waterfront, raising funds for the Pink Lemonade Project and supporting breast cancer patients and survivors across the Northwest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/19th-annual-girlfriends-run-walk-raises-awareness-and-funds-for-breast-cancer-support-in-the-northwest/ #Vancouver #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkLemonadeProject #GirlfriendsRun #WHYRacingEvents #CommunityHealth #WomensHealth #Fundraiser #Washington #Oregon
Vancouver Police seeking assistance to locate missing adult
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 71-year-old Miguel Angel Bagley, who may be medically endangered and was last seen near St. Johns Blvd. in Vancouver. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-seeking-assistance-to-locate-missing-adult/ #Vancouver #PublicSafety #MissingPerson #MiguelAngelBagley #VancouverPolice #WashingtonState #CommunityAlert #LawEnforcement #SearchEffort #ClarkCounty
Pacific Northwest journalists sound off on Antifa at President Trump’s roundtable
Pacific Northwest journalists Brandi Kruse and Jonathan Choe shared their experiences covering Antifa during a White House roundtable with President Donald Trump, calling for stronger action against protest-related violence. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pacific-northwest-journalists-sound-off-on-antifa-at-president-trumps-roundtable/ #PacificNorthwest #Antifa #Trump #BrandiKruse #JonathanChoe #TheCenterSquare #PublicSafety #Seattle #Portland #Journalism #WhiteHouse
Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman says Proposition 5 is a permanent tax disguised as a safety measure and argues the city should prioritize responsible spending over new levies. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-vote-no-on-proposition-5/ #Opinion #JustinForsman #Vancouver #Proposition5 #Taxes #PublicSafety #CityBudget #ClarkCounty #LocalPolitics #FiscalAccountability
Florida teens credited for averting school shooting plot in Washington state
Two Florida teens may have saved countless lives after reporting a TikTok video outlining a planned school shooting at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick. The quick actions of the teens led to an FBI investigation and the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/florida-teens-credited-for-averting-school-shooting-plot-in-washington-state/ #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #SchoolSecurity #Kennewick #FBI #TikTok #LawEnforcement #FloridaTeens #KamiakinHighSchool #CommunityAwareness
POLL: Should the League of Women Voters have canceled the Charter Review Commission panel when only one side agreed to participate?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll explores whether the League of Women Voters should have canceled its Charter Review Commission panel when only one side took part, raising questions about balance, fairness, and civic engagement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-the-league-of-women-voters-have-canceled-the-charter-review-commission-panel-when-only-one-side-agreed-to-participate/ #Poll #ClarkCounty #LeagueOfWomenVoters #CharterReviewCommission #Election2025 #Fairness #PublicDebate #CivicEngagement #WashingtonPolitics #CommunityDiscussion
The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 10, 2025: The costs of attending high school sports, grass football fields, our favorite coaches growing up, and of course Mariners talk
A little bit of this and a little bit of that on this recording of The Study of Sports.This latest episode was recorded on Thursday, Oct, 9, and the weather forecast for Oct. 10 was rain throughout the day. That would make for a couple of fun football games because there are still two football fields with natural grass in the 2A GSHL and Trico League.So we ask our sports administrators what they love about natural grass in sports, but also give us some insight on why most schools around here will never go back to natural grass.We also talk about the costs of attending high school sports and this trend to no longer accept cash at high school sporting events. Why? Well, the administrators have some good reasons. Plus we talk about our favorite coaching when we were young. And we gauge the stress level of our Mariner fans.It’s the Study of Sports, with your hosts Paul Valencia, a reporter for Clark County Today, and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland. Our podcast format is simple: A longtime sports reporter (Paul Valencia) discusses high school sports, and more, with longtime sports administrators and former coaches. Cale Piland is the former head football coach at Evergreen and Union and is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Tony Liberatore is a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River and is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver. We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.Send us your thoughts at: [email protected]://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-oct-10-2025-the-costs-of-attending-high-school-sports-grass-football-fields-our-favorite-coaches-growing-up-and-of-course-mariners-talk/#Podcast #HighSchoolSports #PaulValencia #TonyLiberatore #CalePiland #ClarkCountyToday #WashingtonFootball #Mariners #GrassFields #TicketPrices
La Center High School dedicates its new skilled trades center
La Center High School opened its new Douglas C. Greene Skilled Trades Center with community leaders and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez highlighting the growing importance of vocational education for the next generation of skilled workers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/la-center-high-school-dedicates-its-new-skilled-trades-center/ #LaCenter #Education #SkilledTrades #ClarkCounty #MarieGluesenkampPerez #WorkforceDevelopment #ConstructionCareers #PublicSchools #WashingtonState #VocationalTraining
Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says OSPI quietly removed key state education targets from its website, a move that raises transparency concerns and hides accountability for declining student outcomes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ospi-scrubs-website-of-key-data/ #Opinion #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #OSPI #Education #Transparency #Accountability #WashingtonState #PublicSchools #DataRemoval
Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’
Lars Larson says the Pacific Northwest’s education system rewards teachers unions with higher pay despite falling test scores, while Mississippi’s focus on accountability shows real student success. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-failing-teachers-unions-demand-bigger-paychecks/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #Education #TeachersUnions #Oregon #Washington #PublicSchools #K12 #TestScores #TheNorthwestNonsense
Opinion: Headlights are good all the time
Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive examines why vehicle headlights aren’t required to be on at all times and explains how studies show daytime lighting can significantly reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-headlights-are-good-all-the-time/ #Transportation #WashingtonState #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #TrafficSafety #Headlights #DRL #NHTSA #AutoSafety #TargetZero
Letter: ‘Battle Ground schools deserve a leader who will put students first’
This letter to the editor from Ashley Wilde supports Lorri Sibley for the Battle Ground School Board, highlighting Sibley’s 30 years of dedication to students, families, and educational excellence. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-battle-ground-schools-deserve-a-leader-who-will-put-students-first/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BattleGround #Education #LorriSibley #AshleyWilde #SchoolBoard #Teachers #Students #Community
Woodland School District welcomes Officer Roberto Cuneta as new school resource officer
The Woodland School District welcomes Officer Roberto Cuneta as its first School Resource Officer, a role created through city and school collaboration to boost safety and community connection. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/woodland-school-district-welcomes-officer-roberto-cuneta-as-new-school-resource-officer/ #Woodland #Education #SchoolSafety #LawEnforcement #Community #SRO #PublicSchools #OfficerCuneta #Washington #Latest
Opinion: ‘They are only protecting the ones who have caused all the damage’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that downtown Portland’s ongoing decline stems from years of progressive policies and anti-law enforcement attitudes, as business leaders like Andrew Hoan warn the city faces an economic crisis. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-they-are-only-protecting-the-ones-who-have-caused-all-the-damage/ #Portland #Opinion #PublicSafety #Homelessness #EconomicCrisis #WashingtonState #Oregon #KenVance #PortlandMetroChamber #Crime
‘One-sided’ panel discussion irks conservative candidates for Charter Review Commission
A League of Women Voters of Clark County panel on the county’s charter has drawn criticism from conservative candidates who say the discussion lacked balance. Paul Valencia reports that League leaders defend the event’s nonpartisan intent and say invitations went out to all former commissioners. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-sided-panel-discussion-irks-conservative-candidates-for-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCounty #LeagueOfWomenVoters #CharterReviewCommission #VancouverWA #LocalPolitics #Election2025 #PublicForum #CommunityEngagement #VoterEducation #PaulValencia
VFD responds to metal scrap fire at Vancouver port
The Vancouver Fire Department battled a large metal scrap fire at the Port of Vancouver overnight, with more than 40 firefighters — including crews from Clark County Fire District 6 — working to contain the blaze. Crews continue suppression efforts alongside Pacific Coast Shredding personnel. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-metal-scrap-fire-at-vancouver-port/ #Vancouver #VFD #ClarkCountyFireDistrict6 #PortOfVancouver #FireResponse #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #IndustrialFire #Firefighters #CommunitySafety
Nearly three dozen attacks on Let's Go WA signature gatherers sparks draft legislation
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is drafting legislation in response to more than 30 reported attacks on Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers. The proposal would create “no-protest zones,” make repeated interference a felony, and strengthen protections for citizens engaged in the initiative process. Reporting by Carleen Johnson of The Center Square Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nearly-three-dozen-attacks-on-lets-go-wa-signature-gatherers-sparks-draft-legislation/ #WashingtonState #JeffWilson #LetsGoWashington #TheCenterSquare #PoliticalViolence #SignatureGatherers #FreeSpeech #PublicSafety #WashingtonLegislature #BallotInitiatives
Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center criticizes Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order requiring Project Labor Agreements for large state-funded projects. He argues the policy will drive up construction costs, limit opportunities for non-union workers, and burden taxpayers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-gov-ferguson-signed-an-executive-order-that-will-increase-the-cost-of-public-construction-projects/ #Opinion #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #BobFerguson #ProjectLaborAgreements #WashingtonState #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicPolicy #PublicProjects #TaxpayerImpact #LaborPolicy
MVHS Jazz Band set to perform at prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago
Mountain View High School’s Jazz Band I will represent Evergreen School District at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago this December. Led by director Sam Ormson, the 20-member ensemble earned its invitation through blind auditions, joining just a handful of top student bands nationwide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/mvhs-jazz-band-set-to-perform-at-prestigious-midwest-clinic-in-chicago/ #Vancouver #MVHS #EvergreenSchoolDistrict #MidwestClinic #JazzBand #MusicEducation #StudentAchievement #ArtsEducation #BigBandMusic #CommunitySupport
Commission on Aging to discuss county’s Tax Exemption Program at October meeting
Clark County’s Commission on Aging will hold its October 15 meeting to discuss the county’s Tax Exemption Program for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities. Staff from the Assessor’s Office will provide an overview and explain how residents can apply. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/commission-on-aging-to-discuss-countys-tax-exemption-program-at-october-meeting/ #ClarkCounty #CommissionOnAging #SeniorServices #TaxExemptionProgram #VancouverWA #Accessibility #CommunityPlanning #PublicMeeting #AgingReadinessPlan #CVTV
Greater Vancouver Chamber opens registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee
The Greater Vancouver Chamber has opened registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee®, encouraging middle school students across Southwest Washington to engage in democracy and community problem-solving. Essays are due Feb. 3, with finalists advancing to a live quiz April 20. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/greater-vancouver-chamber-opens-registration-for-the-2026-national-civics-bee/ #Vancouver #CivicsBee #GreaterVancouverChamber #YouthLeadership #Education #CivicEngagement #StudentLeaders #CommunityInvolvement #SouthwestWashington #DemocracyInAction
Meet the Moment to honor Charlie Kirk scheduled for Oct. 14
Club America, powered by Turning Point USA, is hosting the “Meet the Moment” event Oct. 14 at the Firmly Planted Family Homeschool Resource Center in Vancouver to honor Charlie Kirk and inspire youth engagement. Organized by Ruby Ruiz, the event will feature food, community reflection, and guidance on starting new student chapters. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/meet-the-moment-to-honor-charlie-kirk-scheduled-for-oct-14/ #Vancouver #TurningPointUSA #CharlieKirk #ClubAmerica #MeetTheMoment #YouthLeadership #CommunityEvent #ClarkCounty #StudentEngagement #CivicParticipation
Clark County launches Salmon Creek Solutions project with open house on Oct. 8
Clark County Public Works and Clean Water are launching the Salmon Creek Solutions project to protect the Salmon Creek watershed. The Oct. 8 open house at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary will include family-friendly activities and a chance for residents to shape the county’s stormwater management plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-launches-salmon-creek-solutions-project-with-open-house-on-oct-8/ #ClarkCounty #SalmonCreek #PublicWorks #CleanWater #EnvironmentalProtection #StormwaterManagement #CommunityEvent #Sustainability #Watershed #PollutionPrevention
Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse
The federal government shutdown entered its sixth day as partisan divisions over health care and spending deepened. Jennifer Shutt of the Washington State Standard reports on President Trump’s shifting stance, the stalled Senate votes, and how the impasse is affecting workers, air travel, and key programs nationwide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/government-shutdown-entered-day-six-with-talks-over-health-care-at-an-impasse/ #GovernmentShutdown #Healthcare #WashingtonStateStandard #DonaldTrump #Congress #BudgetCrisis #USPolitics #ACAMarketplace #FederalFunding #HealthPolicy
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to WA's landmark Climate Commitment Act
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, leaving the state’s landmark cap-and-trade program intact. Reporter Brett Davis of The Center Square Washington details the ongoing controversy over CCA spending, carbon allowances, and unmet climate goals. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-challenge-to-was-landmark-climate-commitment-act/ #WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #SupremeCourt #ClimatePolicy #CapAndTrade #GreenhouseGasEmissions #WAPolitics #EnvironmentalLaw #EnergyPolicy #TheCenterSquare
Opinion: WA Cares needs all the help it can get
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down Senate Joint Resolution 8201, which would let the WA Cares Fund invest more broadly for better returns. She explains how this measure could help stabilize the fund, protect workers’ paychecks, and improve fiscal management across Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-cares-needs-all-the-help-it-can-get/ #Opinion #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WACares #SJR8201 #PayrollTax #WorkerRights #WashingtonState #EconomicPolicy #HealthCarePolicy
Applications open for 2026 CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP funds
The city of Vancouver has opened applications for 2026 federal housing and economic development funds, totaling about $1.9 million through HUD’s CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP programs. The city expects $1.6 million for housing and $300,000 for microenterprise support, with pre-applications due Oct. 31. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/applications-open-for-2026-cdbg-home-and-home-arp-funds/ #Vancouver #HUD #HousingPrograms #CommunityGrants #EconomicDevelopment #CDBG #HOME #AffordableHousing #PublicFunding #VancouverCityHall
Opinion: Pulling the plug on the green scam
Nancy Churchill applauds the Department of Energy’s decision to cancel more than 200 clean-energy projects, calling it a win for taxpayers and a pivot toward reliable sources like nuclear and hydropower. She challenges Washington’s leaders to invest in proven infrastructure over subsidized green experiments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-pulling-the-plug-on-the-green-scam/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #WashingtonState #EnergyPolicy #NuclearPower #Hydropower #CleanEnergy #TaxpayerDollars #EnergySecurity #WashingtonPolitics
Opinion: Lawfare comes to Portland and Chief Day’s chickens come home to roost
Lars Larson examines claims of “lawfare” in Portland after journalist Nick Sortor was arrested while covering Antifa activity. Attorney Angus Lee accuses police of colluding with the group to stifle coverage, prompting legal and federal scrutiny. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-lawfare-comes-to-portland-and-chief-days-chickens-come-home-to-roost/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #Portland #Lawfare #Antifa #CivilRights #NickSortor #AngusLee #MediaFreedom #PoliceAccountability
Main Street gas leak shuts down entire block in Vancouver
A gas leak in downtown Vancouver forced evacuations and a full block closure as Vancouver Fire Department crews worked with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to secure the site. The area reopened within an hour, and no injuries were reported. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/main-street-gas-leak-shuts-down-entire-block-in-vancouver/ #Vancouver #GasLeak #VancouverFireDepartment #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety #ClarkPublicUtilities #NWNatural
Opinion: A look at November 2025 SW Washington school board races
Dick Rylander looks ahead to the November 2025 school board elections in Southwest Washington, pointing out how few candidates responded to voter questions and emphasizing the importance of informed civic participation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-look-at-november-2025-sw-washington-school-board-races/ #Opinion #Politics #Education #ClarkCounty #SchoolBoard #Elections2025 #CivicEngagement #SouthwestWashington #Columns #VoterAwareness
Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program must solicit a design-build bid for an Immersed Tunnel
This letter to the editor from Bob Ortblad calls on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to solicit bids for an immersed tunnel alternative. Ortblad says a tunnel would be safer, more resilient, and less costly than the current bridge plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-program-must-solicit-a-design-build-bid/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Transportation #IBR #ColumbiaRiver #Vancouver #Portland #Infrastructure #PublicPolicy #PacificNorthwest
Opinion: Trump cancels light rail funding in Chicago. Is Portland far behind?
Rep. John Ley examines how the Trump administration’s decision to cancel billions in light rail funding could impact Portland’s I-5 Bridge replacement project, citing growing concerns over cost, delays, and design flaws. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trump-cancels-light-rail-funding-in-chicago-is-portland-far-behind/ #Opinion #Transportation #Portland #IBR #TrumpAdministration #Infrastructure #PacificNorthwest #LightRail #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolicy
CCSO responds to homicide in Minnehaha neighborhood
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call in Vancouver’s Minnehaha neighborhood and found a woman dead following a violent attack. A 17-year-old female suspect was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-responds-to-homicide-in-minnehaha-neighborhood/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #CCSO #CrimeNews #Breaking #PublicSafety #Investigation #Homicide #LawEnforcement
Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT
A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a preliminary injunction against WSDOT, ruling the state agency cannot withhold millions in grant funding while the board composition issue is being resolved. The decision ensures transit services continue uninterrupted for Clark County residents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/judge-grants-c-tran-injunction-against-wsdot/ #Vancouver #Olympia #CTRAN #WSDOT #Transit #CourtRuling #ClarkCounty #PublicTransportation
Opinion: Saying thank you to a football coach for a lifetime of lessons
Paul Valencia shares a heartfelt reflection on reuniting with his former high school football coach, George Rallis. Alongside Union coach Steve Pyne and Vancouver Public Schools’ Mark Wreath, Valencia recalls the lessons, mentorship, and lifelong gratitude inspired by their coach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/opinion-saying-thank-you-to-a-football-coach-for-a-lifetime-of-lessons/ #Opinion #Football #HighSchoolSports #Coaching #Mentorship #PaulValencia #ClarkCounty #Sports
Pumpkin Patch Season 2025 has arrived
Pumpkin Patch Season 2025 has arrived in Clark County, with local farms opening for fall festivities like hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking. From Bi-Zi Farms to Pomeroy Farm’s Pumpkin Lane, families can enjoy Halloween fun throughout October. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/pumpkin-patch-season-2025-has-arrived/ #ClarkCounty #PumpkinPatch #Halloween #FamilyFun #FallFestivities #CornMaze #Hayrides
Give More 24! returns with powerful impact
🎙️ Podcast DescriptionGive More 24! returned with major impact, raising $2.3 million for 180 nonprofits across Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties. Powered by the Greater Vancouver Chamber, the 24-hour giving event drew thousands of donors supporting causes from housing to healthcare. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/give-more-24-returns-with-powerful-impact/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Fundraising #Nonprofits #GiveMore24 #Community #SouthwestWashington
Opinion: Trump nominates Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney Western District of WA state amid focus on immigration
Opinion: Bill Bruch writes on Trump’s nomination of Judge Charles Neil Floyd as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. With a long record in immigration and prosecution, Floyd’s confirmation could reshape federal enforcement in the region. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trump-nominates-judge-charles-neil-floyd-for-u-s-attorney-western-district-of-wa-state-amid-focus-on-immigration/ #Opinion #Washington #Immigration #Trump #USAttorney #BillBruch #Politics
Clark County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal collision
A fatal crash on NE Etna Road in Woodland left one person dead and another hospitalized. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the cause of the collision. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-responds-to-fatal-collision-2/ #Woodland #ClarkCounty #BreakingNews #Crash #Traffic #Sheriff #PublicSafety
POLL: Do you think Republicans or Democrats are more responsible for the current government shutdown?
Our site poll digs into the shutdown standoff: Republicans back a clean seven-week Continuing Resolution; Democrats oppose it while pushing to extend enhanced ACA subsidies now. Where does the blame land—Republicans, Democrats, both, or neither? Vote at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-think-republicans-or-democrats-are-more-responsible-for-the-current-government-shutdown/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #ShutdownDebate #ACA #USPolitics #Poll
'I don't have anything to negotiate:' Speaker Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy
As the shutdown continues, Speaker Mike Johnson defends a seven-week Continuing Resolution without GOP policy riders, while Democrats insist on extending enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credits; both sides trade blame over stalled federal funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/i-dont-have-anything-to-negotiate-speaker-johnson-holds-firm-on-gop-shutdown-strategy/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #HealthPolicy #ContinuingResolution #Politics #USNews