Clark County Today News

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center writes that uncontrolled homeless camps on city property undermine safety, businesses, and livability. He points to Camas’ recent camping ban and stresses pairing enforcement with affordable housing, mental health, and addiction services to address root causes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-unseen-costs-of-uncontrolled-homeless-camps-on-city-property/ #Opinion #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Homelessness #Camas #PublicSafety #AffordableHousing #AddictionTreatment #MentalHealth

Downtown Camas will celebrate art during its First Friday on Sept. 5 from 5–8 p.m. The event includes local artist displays, a Passport Activity, mural tours including Molly Keen’s new work, a performance by Uganda’s I Am Family Choir, and interactive art demos. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/september-first-friday-celebrates-art-in-downtown-camas-sept-5/ #Camas #FirstFriday #CelebrateArt #DowntownCamas #MollyKeen #IAmFamilyChoir #CommunityArt #FamilyFriendly #LocalArtists

Doug Dahl, Target Zero manager and author of The Wise Drive, shares advice on how to react to animals on the road. He explains why braking is usually safer than swerving, why deer and elk collisions can be deadly, and how scanning ahead and adjusting speed can reduce risks. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-avoiding-animals/ #Opinion #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #TrafficSafety #RoadwayAnimals #DeerCollisions #TargetZero #WashingtonState

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the grand opening of its second Habitat Store in Vancouver on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. The West Vancouver Habitat Store, made possible by a donation from Steven and Jan Oliva, will sell discounted furniture, home goods, and building materials, with proceeds supporting affordable homeownership programs and repairs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-habitat-opens-second-habitat-store-on-sept-12-located-off-st-johns-road/ #VancouverWA #EvergreenHabitat #HabitatStore #GrandOpening #AffordableHousing #HomeRepairs #CommunitySupport #GreaterVancouverChamber

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Washington residents to make fire safety a priority this Labor Day weekend. In 2024, fire departments responded to more than 4,600 incidents on the holiday. Officials urge precautions with barbecues, vehicles, and equipment, and note that fireworks are prohibited. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/labor-day-weekend-safety/ #LaborDay #WashingtonState #FireSafety #StateFireMarshal #BurnBan #HolidayWeekend #BarbecueSafety #WildfireRisk

The Council for the Homeless 2024 report shows 8,894 people in Clark County experienced homelessness, with more than 5,000 newly homeless. The report highlights gains in rental assistance, veteran and youth housing, and supportive housing stability, while underscoring persistent racial disparities and the urgent need for affordable housing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/homeless-crisis-response-system-report-released/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #CouncilForTheHomeless #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #VeteransHousing #YouthHousing #CommunitySolutions #EquityDrivenHousing

The Camas-Washougal Fire Department has issued a recreational burn ban effective immediately. All outdoor wood fires are prohibited, though gas and charcoal grills and gas fire pits remain allowed. The ban will remain until further notice. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/recreational-burn-ban-effective-immediately-in-camas-and-washougal-due-to-fire-danger/ #Camas #Washougal #BurnBan #FireDanger #FireSafety #CamasWashougalFireDepartment #OutdoorFires #CommunitySafety

Ten Camas-Washougal churches will cancel their own services to gather for “One Church for Jesus” on Sept. 7 at Doc Harris Stadium. The public event will feature worship, prayer, fellowship, and messages from local pastors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-washougal-area-churches-to-gather-for-one-church-for-jesus-event/ #Camas #Washougal #OneChurchForJesus #ChristianUnity #DocHarrisStadium #CommunityGathering #Prayer #Worship

In his letter, Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman claims City Hall is following international agendas through ICLEI, Agenda 21, and Agenda 2030. He criticizes road diets, annexation, and waterfront projects as threats to local sovereignty. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-foreign-hand-in-vancouvers-future-and-whos-really-running-our-city/ #Opinion #Vancouver #JustinForsman #ICLEI #Agenda2030 #RoadDiets #Annexation #Sovereignty #CityPolitics

A brush fire near Fruit Valley Road in Vancouver spread quickly to 2–5 acres, threatening homes and power lines before crews from Vancouver Fire and District 6 contained it with help from DNR. Traffic was shut down for hours as 18 personnel worked the scene. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-firefighters-respond-to-fast-moving-brush-fire-near-fruit-valley-road/ #VancouverFire #FruitValley #ClarkCounty #BrushFire #WildfireRisk #FireDistrict6 #DNR #FireSafety

The 2025 Clark County Fair drew nearly 265,000 visitors, with food sales topping $3 million and carnival rides setting records. The Fair Board critique praised highlights like the Budweiser Clydesdales and shared feedback to guide future improvements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fair-board-gives-its-critique-of-2025/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SouthwestWashington #CarnivalRides #FoodSales #BudweiserClydesdales #FairBoard #PassportToFun

In a letter to the editor, Margaret Tweet of Camas raises concerns about vaccination risks while pointing readers to information on Washington’s laws for religious, medical, and personal exemptions. She cites resources from InformedChoiceWA and Children’s Health Defense in the ongoing debate over immunizations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-religious-medical-and-personal-exemptions-to-immunizations-for-students/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Vaccinations #Immunizations #VaccineExemptions #InformedConsent #MargaretTweet #PublicHealth #Debate

In a letter to the editor, Reuben Kulla supports Brad Benton’s run for the Clark County Charter Review Commission. He backs Benton’s proposal for a two-thirds supermajority vote on new or increased taxes, saying it would protect citizens and ensure fairness. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lets-strengthen-our-charter-and-make-sure-clark-countys-future-is-built-on-fairness/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BradBenton #ReubenKulla #CharterReview #Supermajority #Taxes #Fairness #Governance

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. launched its $50 for 50 Years campaign on National Senior Citizen Day. Organizers ask for $50 donations to celebrate 50 years of providing senior lunches, wellness activities, and essential community support. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-senior-citizens-inc-launches-fundraiser/ #BattleGround #Seniors #Fundraiser #BGSC #Communities #Wellness #SeniorCitizens #50for50 #ClarkCounty #Donations

The North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy is holding its Directors Basement Sale Aug. 22–23 from noon to 4 p.m. Items include household goods, tools, art, and more, with proceeds supporting operations and a raffle quilt raising funds for building improvements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/north-clark-historical-museum-holds-sale-aug-22-23/ #Amboy #NorthClarkMuseum #Fundraiser #CommunitySale #ChelatchieQuilters #RaffleQuilt #ClarkCounty #Events #History #Museum

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Elijah Evans for a Vancouver bank robbery at US Bank. Investigators credited a public tip and police teamwork for the swift arrest. Evans was booked for armed robbery and felony harassment after key evidence was recovered. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-in-monday-bank-robbery/ #Vancouver #CCSO #BankRobbery #ElijahEvans #LawEnforcement #Crime #ClarkCounty #VPD #PoliceWork #PublicTip #News

The American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 in Vancouver is hosting a rummage sale Aug. 22–23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will support veterans, their families, and community programs of the American Legion and Auxiliary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/american-legion-hosts-rummage-sale-at-post-14/ #Vancouver #AmericanLegion #Post14 #RummageSale #Veterans #Community #Fundraiser #Auxiliary #Events #ClarkCounty

La Center School District addressed a strike authorization vote by the La Center Education Association, saying they expect school to start on schedule. Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz and the Board said progress has been made in negotiations, though salary increases remain unresolved. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/la-center-school-district-responds-to-teachers-union-strike-authorization-vote/ #LaCenter #TeachersUnion #StrikeAuthorization #SchoolDistrict #ClarkCounty #ContractNegotiations #PeterRosenkranz #Education #News #Latest

Evergreen Public Schools announced a one-week delay to the start of the 2025-26 school year, moving the first day to Sept. 2. The decision comes as the district continues contract negotiations with the PSE Large Group union, which represents about 1,400 classified employees. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-public-schools-will-delay-start-of-2025-26-school-year-by-one-week/ #EvergreenSchools #Vancouver #Education #UnionNegotiations #StrikeVote #ChristineMoloney #SchoolDelay #PublicSchools #ClarkCounty #News

Vancouver enters a six-day heat wave with triple-digit temperatures forecast for Friday and Saturday and highs in the 90s through Wednesday. Cooling stations, water features, and transit options are open, while county officials urge residents to follow hot weather safety guidelines. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/six-day-heat-wave-forecast-for-vancouver-region/ #Vancouver #HeatWave #ExtremeWeather #HotWeatherSafety #CoolingStations #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #EstherShortPark #Waterfront #Summer2025

Clark County Today is running a poll on Camas’ new public camping ban. The ordinance cites health and safety concerns, but critics warn about impacts on unhoused residents. How necessary do you believe the ban is? Vote in our poll. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-believe-banning-camping-on-public-sidewalks-and-parks-is-necessary-to-protect-public-health-and-safety/ #Camas #ClarkCounty #CampingBan #PublicSafety #Poll #Homelessness #Health #Sanitation #Community #PublicSpaces

Union High School’s Brooklynn Haywood, one of Washington’s top girls basketball scorers, has announced she will sign with the University of Oregon. Entering her senior year, Haywood chose the Ducks over Utah and Baylor after averaging 31 points per game last season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/union-standout-brooklynn-haywood-announces-her-intention-to-sign-with-oregon/ #BrooklynnHaywood #UnionHighSchool #OregonDucks #Vancouver #HighSchoolBasketball #GirlsBasketball #Recruiting #WNBA #CollegeBasketball #Sports

Rep. John Ley provides his latest legislative update, reflecting on constituent meetings, budget debates, and opposition to light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. He also raises concerns about rising taxes, costly hybrid ferries, and underfunded mental health facilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-representative-continues-year-round-service-to-constituents/ #ClarkCounty #JohnLey #WashingtonLegislature #CTRAN #IBR #TriMet #Taxes #Budget #MentalHealth #HybridFerries #Opinion #Columns

Camas resident David Gerton argues that the city must order Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its biofilter to original standards. He cites Clean Water Act violations, toxic algae risks in Lacamas Lake, and potential city liability if action is not taken. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-should-order-the-lacamas-shores-hoa-to-restore-its-biofilter-to-its-original-condition/ #Camas #LacamasLake #HOA #Biofilter #CleanWaterAct #Pollution #Stormwater #WADeptOfEcology #EPA #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI’s access to the Camp Bonneville firearms range after a theft of 12,000 rounds of ammunition. Councilors split over whether trust with the FBI was broken, with some warning the move could drive federal training dollars elsewhere. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-says-fbi-no-longer-can-use-camp-bonneville-firearms-range/ #ClarkCounty #FBI #CampBonneville #AmmunitionTheft #LawEnforcement #Vancouver #BrushPrairie #CouncilVote #FirearmsRange #PublicSafety

Remote testimony has become firmly established in the Washington Legislature after the pandemic forced lawmakers to adapt. Leaders say it has opened doors for citizens across the state, with hundreds of thousands now weighing in online each session. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/remote-participation-now-firmly-embedded-in-wa-legislature/ #Washington #Legislature #RemoteParticipation #PublicEngagement #Olympia #Democracy #JerryCornfield #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PropertyTax #CivicInvolvement

A fatal crash in Florida has triggered federal scrutiny of White Hawk Carriers and multiple states after Harjinder Singh, licensed in Washington and California, was charged with vehicular homicide. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy says FMCSA rules were ignored, leading to preventable deaths. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/freight-carrier-three-states-under-microscope-of-triple-fatal-u-turn/ #Washington #Florida #Transportation #SeanDuffy #FMCSA #HighwaySafety #HarjinderSingh #WhiteHawkCarriers #CDL #TrafficFatalities

Bill Bruch, WA State GOP Election Integrity chairman, calls out alleged election irregularities in Washington, pointing to dead voters’ ballots, duplicate voting cases, and voter roll problems tied to both the 2025 primary and 2024 general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-state-elections-shenanigans/ #Washington #Elections #BillBruch #ElectionIntegrity #BallotStatusReport #VoterFraud #ClarkCounty #ElectionLaw #Opinion #Columns

Clark County has expanded its burn ban to now include recreational fires as extreme fire danger continues. Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the restriction is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of grass and brush fires. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-marshal-expands-burn-ban-to-include-recreational-fires/ #ClarkCounty #BurnBan #WildfirePrevention #FireSafety #DonnaGoddard #CommunitySafety #RecreationalFires #OutdoorBurning #Firewise #WildfireRisk

Skyview football begins a new chapter as longtime assistant Matt Hamlin takes over as head coach, succeeding Steve Kizer after 21 seasons. With high expectations, Hamlin looks to uphold the Storm’s winning tradition while guiding the team through a tough non-league schedule. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-new-coach-hamlin-looks-to-maintain-skyviews-winning-legacy/ #Skyview #HighSchoolFootball #Vancouver #Sports #MattHamlin #SteveKizer #SkyviewStorm #FootballSeason #Playoffs #CoachingTransition

Vancouver leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 95-unit affordable housing project at Waterfront Gateway. Backed by CDG, NAYA, and the Cowlitz Tribe, the development highlights cultural inclusion, sustainability, and affordable housing investment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-affordable-housing-project-honors-native-community-begins-transformation-of-waterfront-gateway/ #Vancouver #AffordableHousing #WaterfrontGateway #NAYA #CowlitzTribe #ColasDevelopment #Community #Redevelopment #Sustainability #Equity

Peter Bracchi calls out Vancouver leadership for ignoring ADA sidewalk accessibility laws as tents and trash block public rights-of-way. He voices support for Justin Forsman in the mayoral race. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-tik-tok-time-for-a-new-mayor/ #Vancouver #Homelessness #ADA #Accessibility #JustinForsman #AnneMcEnernyOgle #Sidewalks #WashingtonState #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor

Vancouver resident Angie Bunda has written an open letter to Evergreen Public Schools leaders, challenging district spending, criticizing leadership decisions, and voicing support for the PSE Union’s bargaining efforts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-open-letter-to-evergreen-public-schools-regarding-pse-collective-bargaining/ #EvergreenPublicSchools #VancouverWA #PSEUnion #CollectiveBargaining #Opinion #Education #SchoolFunding

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says Attorney General Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a 10% federal spending cap is political theater. He argues the state of Washington imposes similar or stricter caps on its own programs, making the lawsuit hypocritical. Myers suggests the lawsuit is more about politics than policy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-ag-sues-trump-administration-for-doing-what-wa-state-also-does/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #Politics #AdministrativeCosts #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Nancy Churchill contends that Washington’s Department of Ecology is using decades of layered laws and the Clean Water Act to extend its reach into rural life. She says landowners face rising threats from nonpoint pollution regulations, which could strip away property rights and impose costly mandates. Churchill urges rural residents to submit comments before the Aug. 29 deadline and to push Congress for changes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-nonpoint-trap-how-decades-of-law-became-state-control/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #PropertyRights #Ecology #CleanWaterAct

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded Tuesday evening to a car fire inside a garage on SE Solomon Loop. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread through the home, limiting damage and clearing smoke from the structure. Eleven units, including support from Camas-Washougal Fire, were dispatched. One minor injury was reported, and investigators are working to determine the cause. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-car-on-fire-in-garage/ #Vancouver #PublicSafety #ClarkCounty #FireResponse

It was a midnight campout in Ridgefield as dozens of cars lined up for the state’s first In-N-Out Burger. Some arrived as early as 1 a.m., staking their place in line for a taste of the iconic burgers. Families, friends, and super fans like Steve Mathis shared stories and excitement while waiting for doors to open. By morning, the lines had doubled, proving Washington’s newest restaurant is already a community sensation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/midnight-madness-for-in-n-out-burger/ #Ridgefield #InNOut #ClarkCounty #Community

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery reported Monday morning at the US Bank on NE 117th Avenue in Vancouver. Deputies said the suspect implied they had a gun and then fled the scene on a bicycle. Authorities ask anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to contact CCSO Sgt. Adam Beck at [email protected]. Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-bank-robbery/ #ClarkCounty #CCSO #BankRobbery #Vancouver #PublicSafety

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to two fatal motor vehicle collisions in Vancouver last week. On Aug. 14, a truck and motorcycle collided near NE 78th Street, with the rider later dying at PeaceHealth hospital. On Aug. 15, a pedestrian was struck by a truck in the Fred Meyer parking lot on Highway 99 and also died at PeaceHealth. Both cases are under investigation by the CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in either collision. Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-responds-to-two-separate-fatal-motor-vehicle-collisions/ #ClarkCounty #CCSO #TrafficHomicide #Vancouver #FatalCollision #PeaceHealth

The Clark County Medical Examiner has identified 16-year-old Anthony Tarnoski of Battle Ground as the teen who drowned in the Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar. Police said he slipped underwater on Aug. 13 and did not resurface. Multiple agencies responded, and his body was recovered the following day by the Multnomah County Dive Team with assistance from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. A Clark County Fire District 6 news release stated he was swimming toward a wing dam when he suddenly went under. Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/teen-who-drowned-in-columbia-river-identified-as-battle-ground-resident/ #ClarkCounty #ColumbiaRiver #Drowning #VancouverPolice #AnthonyTarnoski #FrenchmansBar #FireDistrict6 #USCoastGuard

Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to withhold federal funds if Washington does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. At a Capitol press conference, Ferguson vowed the state “will not be bullied,” while Attorney General Nick Brown also warned of troubling ultimatums. The standoff centers on Washington’s Keep Washington Working Act, which limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Bondi has threatened funding cuts and prosecutions, but Ferguson said if taken to court, “we will defeat you.” This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gov-ferguson-responds-to-bondi-letter-with-defiance/ #WashingtonState #BobFerguson #PamBondi #Immigration #SanctuaryPolicies #KeepWashingtonWorkingAct #NickBrown #FederalFunding #DOJ #TrumpAdministration

Washington State Patrol crime labs are facing a growing backlog in firearms testing, delaying trials and investigations across the state. The labs in Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane receive more than 600 requests per year but complete only about 418, leaving nearly 1,000 pending. Chief John Batiste says new forensic scientists will help cut the backlog by 35% next year and 60% by 2027, with a goal of completing tests within 120 days by 2028. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-gun-tests-in-criminal-investigations-surge-wa-struggles-to-keep-up/ #WashingtonState #WashingtonStatePatrol #FirearmsBacklog #ForensicLabs #CriminalInvestigations #JohnBatiste #PublicSafety #ForensicScience #Spokane #Seattle

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that Washington leaders should stop filtering transportation solutions through the approval of Oregon officials, pointing to the long history of rejected ideas for new Columbia River crossings. Highlighting advisory votes supporting an East County Bridge and Chuck Green’s research showing decades of stalled proposals, Vance calls for Washington lawmakers to play hardball with Oregon counterparts to meet the region’s growing needs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ideas-for-future-solutions-should-not-be-vetted-through-the-lens-of-what-oregon-leaders-will-or-will-not-approve/ #Opinion #KenVance #ClarkCounty #EastCountyBridge #ColumbiaRiver #Transportation #OregonLeaders #ChuckGreen #JohnLey #TriMet

The Camas City Council has passed an ordinance banning camping on public property after the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass vs. Johnson ruling. Police Chief Tina Jones says the focus will be on ending illegal activity while connecting people to resources. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-bans-camping-on-public-property/ #Camas #Homelessness #SupremeCourt #PublicSafety #LocalGovernment

The Trump administration is expanding the SAVE program, originally built to verify immigration status for benefits, into a tool for scanning state voter rolls. Republicans say it will help maintain accurate lists, while Democrats warn it could create a vast federal voter database and threaten privacy. Critics question the rapid rollout and long-term data retention. This article was first published by Stateline and States Newsroom. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-wants-states-to-feed-voter-info-into-powerful-citizenship-data-program/ #DonaldTrump #SAVEProgram #VoterRolls #ElectionIntegrity #USCIS #DepartmentOfJustice #DataPrivacy #VoterRegistration #Republicans #Democrats

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with interim suspension of his law license after failing to respond to an ethics complaint tied to undisclosed AGO contracts with Perkins Coie and an amicus brief supporting the firm’s legal battle with Donald Trump. Brown eventually replied through Solicitor General Noah Purcell after missed deadlines. This report was first published by The Center Square Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-ag-nick-brown-threatened-with-suspension-of-license-to-practice-law/ #NickBrown #WashingtonState #AttorneyGeneral #PerkinsCoie #EthicsComplaint #WSBA #NoahPurcell #DonaldTrump #TheCenterSquare #LegalEthics

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques former Gov. Jay Inslee’s record on climate change, arguing politics overshadowed real solutions. He cites rising emissions, failed electric vehicle programs, and ineffective cap-and-trade projects as evidence that Inslee’s approach put partisanship above progress. Myers says genuine climate policy must focus on results, not rhetoric. This column was first published by TheHill.com. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-politics-wont-help-the-planet-just-ask-jay-inslee/ #Opinion #JayInslee #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalPolicy #CO2Emissions #ElectricVehicles #CapAndTrade #TheHill

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident David E. Poland calls on legislators to fully fund ASL programs at Washington School for the Deaf, condemning the legacy of eugenics and medical exploitation that deprived deaf children of language. He argues every deaf child deserves the right to life, bodily autonomy, and recognition as a whole person. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-every-deaf-child-deserves-the-right-to-life-bodily-autonomy-language-fluency-and-to-be-recognized-as-a-whole-person/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Vancouver #DavidEPoland #DeafEducation #ASL #DeafRights #GallaudetUniversity #WashingtonSchoolForTheDeaf #LanguageFluency #BodilyAutonomy

In a letter to the editor, Lorri Sibley, candidate for Battle Ground School Board Director, District 1, outlines her student-first philosophy and commitment to safe schools, strong support for teachers, and fiscal accountability. With 36 years in education, Sibley says her focus is on ensuring every student is seen, heard, and supported to succeed. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-at-the-heart-of-my-campaign-is-a-philosophy-that-places-students-first/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BattleGround #Yacolt #LorriSibley #SchoolBoardElection #StudentFirst #SchoolSafety #TeacherSupport #FiscalResponsibility #Transparency

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Washington residents to check their smoke alarms, noting that 60% of 2024 fire fatalities happened in homes without working alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the chances of surviving a fire double when smoke alarms are functioning. RCW 43.44.110 requires smoke detectors in most dwellings, with owners responsible for installation and tenants for upkeep. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/smoke-alarms-in-dwellings/ #WashingtonState #SmokeAlarms #FireSafety #RCW4344110 #PublicSafety #NFPA #StateFireMarshal #ResidentialFireSafety #HomeSafety #FirePrevention