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Parks Foundation of Clark County awards $27,750 to support Police Activities League
The Parks Foundation of Clark County has awarded $27,750 to the Police Activities League of SW Washington to support the Teen Late Night program in Vancouver, providing safe recreation, mentorship, and healthy activities for local teens. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/parks-foundation-of-clark-county-awards-27750-to-support-police-activities-league/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #YouthPrograms #ParksFoundation #PoliceActivitiesLeague #TeenLateNight #CommunitySupport
Clark County Council to vote on Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence
The Clark County Council has set an Oct. 14 vote on Michelle Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Debate continues over amendments and unity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-to-vote-on-belkots-original-resolution-condemning-political-violence/ #ClarkCounty #Politics #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #CharlieKirk #Resolution #PublicComment #Oct14 #Unity #Violence
The Study of Sports Podcast, Sept. 24, 2025: A passionate discussion on the future of high school football for some programs as the game become more specialized, more expensive
A candid episode on high school football’s future as programs face rising costs and lower numbers, how appeals work in Washington, the case for officials, Mariners playoff energy, a Raiders story, and the new “Shut Up Paul” nickname. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-sept-24-2025-a-passionate-discussion-on-the-future-of-high-school-football-for-some-programs-as-the-game-become-more-specialized-more-expensive/ #HighSchoolFootball #PacificNorthwestSports #Mariners #Officials #EvergreenPS #WIAA #Raiders #Podcast #VancouverWA
‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further
Washington’s latest revenue forecast shows tax collections down more than $500 million, deepening concerns over the state budget. Lawmakers face hard choices on cuts, taxes, and services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/all-bad-news-wa-tax-receipts-expected-to-slide-further/ #Washington #Politics #Taxes #StateBudget #Legislature #BobFerguson #JuneRobinson #EdOrcutt #Economy #Forecast
North County Community Food Bank among the many organizations celebrating Give More 24
North County Community Food Bank is part of this year’s Give More 24 on Sept. 25, with $70,500 in matching funds pledged. Events include goat yoga in Battle Ground and health services from the Care A Van team. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/north-county-community-food-bank-among-the-many-organizations-celebrating-give-more-24/ #BattleGround #Vancouver #GiveMore24 #NCCFB #Nonprofits #Fundraiser #CommunityGiving #SouthwestWashington #MatchingFunds #Philanthropy
Derek Thompson to challenge Erik Paulsen for Vancouver Council Seat 2
Derek Thompson is challenging Erik Paulsen for Vancouver City Council Seat 2, emphasizing priorities like ending homelessness with sustainable solutions, supporting public safety, expanding mental health access, backing veterans, promoting educational excellence, managing growth responsibly, and opposing bridge tolling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/derek-thompson-to-challenge-erik-paulsen-for-vancouver-council-seat-2/ #Vancouver #CityCouncil #DerekThompson #ErikPaulsen #Homelessness #PublicSafety #MentalHealth #Veterans #Education #Growth #NoTolls
Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT
A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking threatened funding cuts tied to board representation, with a hearing set for Oct. 3. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/thurston-county-judge-grants-c-tran-restraining-order-against-wsdot/ #CTRAN #WSDOT #ClarkCounty #Transportation #TransitFunding #CourtRuling #PublicInterest #Vancouver #BoardRepresentation
Mother Nature to shine on Camas Plein Air Event and Competition Saturday honoring the life of Marquita Call
Camas Plein Air returns Sept. 27 with live painting 8 a.m.–3 p.m. across downtown, a 4–6 p.m. reception at RedDoor Gallery with 5 p.m. awards, and a tribute to founder Marquita Call; exhibit continues through Oct. 25. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mother-nature-to-shine-on-camas-plein-air-event-and-competition-saturday-honoring-the-life-of-marquita-call/ #Camas #PleinAir #RedDoorGallery #MarquitaCall #CommunityArts #LivePainting #ArtExhibit #ClarkCounty #DowntownCamas
Vancouver sets the stage for $7 million annual investment in arts, culture, heritage and science
Vancouver City Council adopted a Cultural Access Plan Policy to launch a Cultural Access Program, which will provide $7 million annually beginning in 2026 for grants supporting arts, culture, heritage, and science nonprofits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-sets-the-stage-for-7-million-annual-investment-in-arts-culture-heritage-and-science/ #Vancouver #Arts #Culture #Heritage #Science #Nonprofits #CulturalAccess #Equity #Education #CommunityGrants
Wisdom Ridge Academy expands with new ‘Ridge Connect’ Program
Wisdom Ridge Academy in Ridgefield has introduced Ridge Connect, a homeschool support program for K–8 families, providing curriculum, resources, and weekly meetings with licensed teachers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/wisdom-ridge-academy-expands-with-new-ridge-connect-program/ #Ridgefield #WisdomRidgeAcademy #RidgeConnect #Homeschool #Education #Youth #ClarkCounty #ParentPartnership #AlternativeLearning
Plan ahead for lane closures and guardrail repairs on I-5 near Ridgefield Sept. 25
Southbound I-5 near Ridgefield will have a lane closed Sept. 25 while WSDOT repairs damaged guardrail near Exit 14. Travelers should expect delays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-lane-closures-and-guardrail-repairs-on-i-5-near-ridgefield-sept-25/ #I5 #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #Transportation #WSDOT #GuardrailRepairs #TrafficDelays #WorkZoneSafety #CrashPrevention #RoadSafety
I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise
The I-5 Bridge replacement project faces escalating costs that could reach $10 billion, delays in environmental reviews, and tense debates over design, tolls, and federal funding as Washington and Oregon lawmakers push for answers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/i-5-bridge-replacement-slogs-through-permitting-as-costs-rise/ #I5Bridge #Vancouver #WashingtonState #Portland #Transportation #Infrastructure #ColumbiaRiver #FederalFunding #Tolls #LightRail #Megaproject
Opinion: Trump extends win streak with SCOTUS
Lars Larson argues President Trump’s Supreme Court winning streak demonstrates his strength, with 19 wins since January and polls showing rising approval, comparing it to a “Rocky” run up the steps. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-trump-extends-win-streak-with-scotus/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #DonaldTrump #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #Lawsuits #RasmussenPoll #PacificNorthwest
Six designs advance in Vancouver flag design competition
Six finalists were chosen from 138 submissions in Vancouver’s city flag design competition, with community feedback open until Oct. 9 and a flag-raising event scheduled for Oct. 4 at City Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/six-designs-advance-in-vancouver-flag-design-competition/ #Vancouver #FlagDesign #CommunityFeedback #CityFlag #PublicEngagement #Vexillology #AnneMcEnernyOgle #CivicIdentity
Letter: Washington’s gas tax burden is out of control
Barry Wells of La Center says Washington’s rising gas taxes and hidden carbon costs from the Climate Commitment Act are unfairly straining drivers, small businesses, and rural communities, calling for transparency and reform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-washingtons-gas-tax-burden-is-out-of-control/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BarryWells #WashingtonGasTax #ClimateCommitmentAct #EnergyPolicy #Transparency #ClarkCounty #LaCenter
VIDEO: Parents org files complaint against Planned Parenthood over gender transition drug
Washington Parents Network filed a complaint with the FTC against Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, alleging harmful use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in minors, while citing taxpayer expense. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-parents-org-files-complaint-against-planned-parenthood-over-gender-transition-drug/ #WashingtonState #PlannedParenthood #FTC #PubertyBlockers #CrossSexHormones #GenderAffirmingCare #DavidSpring #WPN #TaxpayerExpense #SupremeCourt
Opinion: A deadly brew – Stimulants, Mary Jane, SSRIs and sex hormones
Nancy Churchill warns in her column that marijuana, SSRIs, ADHD stimulants, and sex hormones form a dangerous mix harming young people, pointing to tragic cases and urging parents and policymakers to demand real help. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-deadly-brew-stimulants-mary-jane-ssris-and-sex-hormones/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #YouthMentalHealth #SSRIs #ADHD #Marijuana #SexHormones #PoliticalViolence #Detransitioners #WashingtonState
Plan for lane closure on I-5 in Vancouver for catch basin repairs Sept. 24
WSDOT will close the left lane of northbound I-5 near NE 134th Street in Vancouver on Sept. 24 for catch basin repairs, with traffic delays expected from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-lane-closure-on-i-5-in-vancouver-for-catch-basin-repairs-sept-24/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #I5 #Transportation #LaneClosure #WSDOT #TrafficDelays #Roadwork #TravelAlerts
Letter: CenturyLink email address change
Steven Zimmerman of Hockinson shares concerns about CenturyLink’s plan to change email addresses from q.com to myctl.net, warning it could disrupt logins and two-step verification. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-centurylink-email-address-change/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #StevenZimmerman #CenturyLink #EmailChange #ClarkCounty #Hockinson #CustomerSupport
County Auto License office will be closed noon-1 p.m. daily effective Sept. 29
Clark County’s Auto License office in Vancouver will change its hours starting Sept. 29, closing daily from noon to 1 p.m. but otherwise remaining open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-auto-license-office-will-be-closed-noon-1-p-m-daily-effective-sept-29/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #AutoLicense #PublicServiceCenter #Government #OfficeHours #VehicleLicensing #ClarkCountyAuditor #ScheduleChange
VIDEO: Hundreds attend Olympia faith-based vigil for Charlie Kirk
Hundreds gathered at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia for a faith-based vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, with speeches from pastors, lawmakers and Turning Point leaders, ending with Amazing Grace and moments of protest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-hundreds-attend-olympia-faith-based-vigil-for-charlie-kirk/ #CharlieKirk #Olympia #WashingtonState #TurningPointUSA #Faith #Vigil #PoliticalViolence #AmazingGrace #Republican #InGodWeTrust
Trump headlines Arizona memorial service for Charlie Kirk at packed stadium
A five-hour memorial in Arizona for Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet officials and Elon Musk, with a separate vigil in Olympia drawing hundreds. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-headlines-arizona-memorial-service-for-charlie-kirk-at-packed-stadium/ #CharlieKirk #DonaldTrump #JDVance #TurningPointUSA #Arizona #Olympia #MemorialService #CSPAN #StateFarmStadium
Updated resolution to denounce violence to be discussed by Clark County Council
The Clark County Council will debate an amended resolution that broadens from political violence to all violence. Councilor Michelle Belkot, who drafted the original measure after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, says the changes weaken its intent, while Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson calls the new version “watered-down.” https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/updated-resolution-to-denounce-violence-to-be-discussed-by-clark-county-council/ #ClarkCounty #PoliticalViolence #MichelleBelkot #CharlieKirk #ReformClarkCounty #MelissaHortman #Resolution #VancouverWA
New mural dedicated near Klineline Pond and Salmon Creek
A new 4,000-square-foot mural featuring more than 60 artist-designed fish was unveiled near Klineline Pond and Salmon Creek. Led by Vicki Holman with muralist Ana Gabriela, the project brought together 67 artists and community support to transform a graffiti-covered wall into a community treasure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-mural-dedicated-near-klineline-pond-and-salmon-creek/ #VancouverWA #MuralArt #ClarkCounty #KlinelinePond #CommunityProject #AnaGabriela #PublicArt #SalmonCreek #Uplifting
Letter: Project plan & costs for the I-5 Bridge replacement project need to be prominently displayed to the public
Camas resident Rick Vermeers argues the I-5 Bridge project is under immense pressure to meet a 2026 federal funding deadline. In his letter, he calls for updated costs and a detailed project plan to be publicly posted. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-project-plan-costs-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-need-to-be-prominently-displayed-to-the-public/ #I5Bridge #RickVermeers #ClarkCounty #Camas #Opinion #Transportation #FederalFunding #GregJohnson #LightRail
WA election chief refuses to comply with Dept. of Justice request for voter rolls
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs rejected a DOJ request for Washington’s voter rolls, citing state privacy protections. The move has drawn criticism from Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh, who argues federal law supersedes state law. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-election-chief-refuses-to-comply-with-dept-of-justice-request-for-voter-rolls/ #WashingtonPolitics #VoterRolls #DOJ #SteveHobbs #ElectionSecurity #JimWalsh #Privacy #USConstitution #NVRA
Opinion: Replacing federal funds for Planned Parenthood will add to state’s overspending woes
Elizabeth New (Hovde) contends Washington’s budget will take another hit as Gov. Bob Ferguson promises to replace lost federal Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood. She says the state keeps making promises it cannot afford. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-replacing-federal-funds-for-planned-parenthood-will-add-to-states-overspending-woes/ #ElizabethNew #PlannedParenthood #WashingtonPolitics #Medicaid #AppleHealth #BobFerguson #StateBudget #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Opinion
Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote
The U.S. House passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, drawing bipartisan support alongside notable opposition from some Democrats; seven Washington representatives voted yes while three voted no. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/resolution-honoring-charlie-kirk-passed-in-us-house-in-bipartisan-vote/ #CharlieKirk #USHouse #PoliticalViolence #WashingtonPolitics #MikeJohnson #CongressionalBlackCaucus #RickScott #DonaldTrump #JDVance
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez misses vote on stopgap budget bill
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez missed her vote on a stopgap budget bill, sparking criticism from Republicans and political rivals. She later explained her support for the measure, citing concerns about a government shutdown. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-misses-vote-on-stopgap-budget-bill/ #MarieGluesenkampPerez #WashingtonPolitics #GovernmentShutdown #USHouse #CongressionalRecord #StopgapBill #JohnBraun #WashingtonState
‘Family and toughness’ define Battle Ground football
The Battle Ground Tigers improved to 3-0 with a 41-6 win over rival Prairie, led by senior leaders Emet Ordway and Thomas Avery. With a new defensive coordinator, strong work ethic, and a focus on family and toughness, the Tigers are aiming for a breakthrough season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/family-and-toughness-define-battle-ground-football/ #BattleGround #Tigers #HighSchoolFootball #Prairie #ClarkCounty #FridayNightFootball #BGTOUGH #Rivalry #Sports #BreakthroughSeason
Hundreds expected to attend Sunday vigil in Olympia to remember Charlie Kirk
Hundreds are expected to gather in Olympia for a Sunday vigil honoring Charlie Kirk. Organized with support from Republican leaders and community faith groups, the event at the Tivoli Fountain aims to celebrate his life and legacy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/hundreds-expected-to-attend-sunday-vigil-in-olympia-to-remember-charlie-kirk/ #CharlieKirk #Olympia #WashingtonState #Vigil #TurningPointUSA #Community #Faith #PublicGathering #Bipartisan
Camas Athletic Hall of Fame makes triumphant return with induction ceremony Saturday
The Camas Athletic Hall of Fame is back with a triumphant 2025 class that includes eight athletes, three teams, two coaches, and community leaders Peter and Eileen Loop. Celebrations will honor Papermakers’ state champions and legendary contributors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/camas-athletic-hall-of-fame-makes-triumphant-return-with-induction-ceremony-saturday/ #Camas #Sports #HallOfFame #Papermakers #Athletics #StateChampionships #Community #HighSchoolSports #Induction
New Civics Diploma Seal proposed at Woodland High School
Woodland High School social studies teachers proposed a first-of-its-kind Civics Diploma Seal to the Woodland School Board, aligning with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution and encouraging students to embrace justice, civility, self-discipline, service, and citizenship. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/new-civics-diploma-seal-proposed-at-woodland-high-school/ #Woodland #News #Youth #CivicsDiplomaSeal #CivicEngagement #ConstitutionDay #OSPI #Education #HighSchool #Citizenship
Letter: ‘Our society cannot survive on grievances alone’
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi shares his letter to the editor, inspired by his 50th class reunion, calling for families, neighborhoods, and civic groups to create spaces of unity above division. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-society-cannot-survive-on-grievances-alone/ #Opinion #Vancouver #LetterToTheEditor #Unity #Community #Reunion #SharedExperience #HumanConnection
Letter: ‘Call the city of Vancouver and try to get an answer as to when the next annexation agenda will be’
La Center resident Kimberlee Goheen Elbon shares her letter to the editor, urging Vancouver-area residents to demand transparency about the city’s annexation plan and its connection to a $42 million deficit. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-call-the-city-of-vancouver-and-try-to-get-an-answer-as-to-when-the-next-annexation-agenda-will-be/ #Opinion #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Annexation #CityCouncil #LetterToTheEditor #HazelDell #SalmonCreek #Minnehaha
King’s Way Christian Schools to hold groundbreaking of 48,000 square-foot building on Friday
King’s Way Christian Schools will break ground Friday on a new 48,000-square-foot K-8 building, part of its multi-phase master plan to expand faith-based education in Clark County for decades to come. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/kings-way-christian-schools-to-hold-groundbreaking-of-48000-square-foot-building-on-friday/ #Vancouver #KingsWayChristian #Groundbreaking #FaithBasedEducation #ClarkCounty #PrivateSchool #Expansion #JasonTindol #NewFacility #EducationGrowth
Letter: ‘Not a single word was vengeful, partisan, or even ill-tempered.’
Anna Miller shares Conrad Black’s firsthand account of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, emphasizing their compassion and rejection of partisan rhetoric in a solemn Oval Office moment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-not-a-single-word-was-vengeful-partisan-or-even-ill-tempered/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #AnnaMiller #DonaldTrump #JDVance #CharlieKirk #ConradBlack #PoliticalViolence #Assassination #PublicDiscourse
Opinion: ‘They are complicit through their silence and that is morally abhorrent’
Ken Vance reacts to the Clark County Council’s refusal to support a resolution condemning Charlie Kirk’s assassination, blasting four members for silence he calls morally abhorrent. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-they-are-complicit-through-their-silence-and-that-is-morally-abhorrent/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #KenVance #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolence #Assassination #Resolution #CouncilDivisions
Opinion: Making room for commercial vehicles
Doug Dahl with The Wise Drive answers whether drivers must leave extra room for commercial vehicles. He details the laws, blind zones, and stopping distances that make safe space essential on Washington roads. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-making-room-for-commercial-vehicles/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #CommercialVehicles #SemiTrucks #RoadSafety #StoppingDistance #BlindZones #TargetZero
Opinion: West Coast ‘alliance’ raises thoughts of dubious vaccine mandates
Jim Walsh, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, argues the new West Coast “alliance” of governors raises valid concerns about dubious vaccine mandates. He points to HB 1531, standing orders, and past mandates as reasons Washingtonians remain wary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-west-coast-alliance-raises-thoughts-of-dubious-vaccine-mandates/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #JimWalsh #WAGOP #BobFerguson #TinaKotek #GavinNewsom #VaccineMandates #COVID #ImmunizationPolicy
Opinion: At-home parenting shouldn’t be painted as lost progress
Elizabeth New (Hovde) challenges the idea that parents leaving the workforce represents lost progress, pointing to costs, choice, and family priorities as overlooked strengths in parenting decisions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-at-home-parenting-shouldnt-be-painted-as-lost-progress/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #AtHomeParenting #ChildcareCosts #DualIncomes #FamilyChoice #ParentalRights
VIDEO: La Center superintendent fighting OSPI over gender policy and pronouns
La Center Superintendent Pete Rosenkranz is fighting OSPI’s ruling on gender pronouns, backed by Silent Majority Foundation attorney Karen Osborne. With funding threats looming and an October hearing ahead, the clash highlights tensions between state directives and parental rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-la-center-superintendent-fighting-ospi-over-gender-policy-and-pronouns/ #LaCenter #OSPI #GenderPolicy #Pronouns #ParentalRights #Education #SilentMajorityFoundation #KarenOsborne #PeteRosenkranz #WashingtonSchools
POLL: Do you support Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk?
This week’s poll focuses on whether Michelle Belkot’s resolution condemning political violence and naming Charlie Kirk should have stood alone or been rewritten. Cast your vote now and make your voice heard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkots-original-resolution-condemning-political-violence-and-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #MichelleBelkot #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolence #Resolution #CouncilDebate #Poll
Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal crash on NE 137th Avenue where a father died and his 6-year-old son was critically injured. The 73-year-old driver was arrested for vehicular homicide, with reckless driving, speed, and possible impairment cited as factors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-fatality-collision-8/ #VancouverWA #VancouverPolice #FatalCrash #VehicularHomicide #TrafficInvestigation #BreakingNews #RandallChildrensHospital
Clark County Council argues over just how to denounce political violence
Clark County Council debated Michelle Belkot’s resolution to denounce political violence in “all its forms.” Disagreement centered on whether Charlie Kirk should be the only victim named, with some councilors suggesting broader references. A revised resolution could be voted on next week. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-argues-over-just-how-to-denounce-political-violence/ #ClarkCounty #PoliticalViolence #ClarkCountyCouncil #CharlieKirk #MichelleBelkot #VancouverWA #News
Opinion: Oregon fantasizes reducing miles of driving
Randall O’Toole critiques Oregon’s draft energy strategy, saying efforts to reduce driving through transit and dense housing have failed. He points to rising congestion, limited emissions savings, and the success of remote work, urging investment in fuel-efficient cars instead. Comments on the plan close Sept. 22. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oregon-fantasizes-reducing-miles-of-driving/ #Opinion #RandallOToole #Oregon #Transportation #EnergyStrategy #LightRail #RemoteWork #GreenhouseGas #PacificNorthwest
WA GOP chair agrees with Trump that Antifa protesters are ‘paid agitators’
WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh echoed Donald Trump’s suggestion that Antifa protesters are “paid agitators” and supported the idea of using RICO laws to probe funding networks. The debate draws renewed focus on Seattle’s 2020 CHAZ/CHOP protests and ongoing political violence. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gop-chair-agrees-with-trump-that-antifa-protesters-are-paid-agitators/ #Antifa #DonaldTrump #JimWalsh #WashingtonState #Politics #RICO #Seattle #CHAZ #CHOP
Opinion: Making Pacific Northwest forests healthy using the Good Neighbor Authority
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the Good Neighbor Authority can strengthen partnerships between states, tribes, and the federal government to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk across the Pacific Northwest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-making-pacific-northwest-forests-healthy-using-the-good-neighbor-authority/ #Opinion #ToddMyers #GoodNeighborAuthority #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ForestHealth #WildfirePrevention #GNA
Opinion: Children for sale
Nancy Churchill contends that America’s “Children’s Medical Industrial Complex” profits from vulnerable kids, with Big Pharma, billionaire donors, universities, and state laws undermining parental rights. She urges support for parents’ rights initiatives due by Dec. 30. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-children-for-sale/ #NancyChurchill #WashingtonState #ParentsRights #SSRIs #ChildrensHealth #Opinion #HB1296 #LetsGoWashington
County council appoints Megan Peyton to District Court
Megan Peyton has been appointed by the Clark County Council to fill the District Court seat of retiring Judge Kelli E. Osler. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Peyton will bring her background at Vancouver Defenders to the bench. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-megan-peyton-to-district-court/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #MeganPeyton #JudgeOsler #LocalNews #Washington