Clark County Today News

At 79, Battle Ground great-grandmother Shirley Romig is skydiving once again — this time for Shared Hope International. On Aug. 24, she will leap from 14,500 feet at PNW Skydiving in Oregon to raise $14,000 and awareness for the fight against sex trafficking. Romig, inspired by “Sound of Freedom” and a lifelong commitment to helping others, says it’s about more than the thrill: “You’re never too old to make a difference.” https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/skydiving-great-grandmother-prepares-for-another-jump-this-time-for-shared-hope-international/ #BattleGround #ShirleyRomig #SharedHopeInternational #SkydivingForACause #SexTraffickingAwareness #LindaSmith #CommunityImpact #SurvivorSupport #SoundOfFreedom #Fundraising

Battle Ground Public Schools is welcoming parents, guardians, and community members to its Citizens Advisory Committee, which meets monthly to share perspectives with district leaders and learn about initiatives. The first meeting is Sept. 11 at Battle Ground High School, open to all with no RSVP required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-seeks-volunteers-for-citizen-committee/ #BattleGround #BGPS #CitizensAdvisoryCommittee #CommunityEngagement #Parents #Guardians #SchoolPrograms #DistrictInitiatives #PublicParticipation #ClarkCountyWA

The city of Vancouver is inviting residents to apply for openings on 13 boards and commissions, offering a chance to shape policies that impact livability, safety, and community growth. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle says passion, not political experience, is what matters most. An optional “Boards & Bagels” open house will be held Sept. 6 at City Hall, with applications due Sept. 30. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/passion-meets-purpose-apply-to-join-a-vancouver-board-or-commission/ #VancouverWA #BoardsAndCommissions #CivicEngagement #AnneMcEnernyOgle #CommunityVoice #PublicService #BoardsAndBagels #VancouverCityHall #LocalGovernment #VolunteerOpportunity

The Clark County Council is inviting applications for two seats on its Planning Commission, which advises on land-use, zoning, growth management, and development in unincorporated areas. One position is a six-year term and the other is a four-year term, both beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Applications are due Sept. 12. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-seeking-volunteers-for-planning-commission/ #ClarkCounty #PlanningCommission #CommunityPlanning #LandUse #Zoning #GrowthManagement #PublicFacilities #Development #VolunteerOpportunity #ClarkCountyCouncil

Ridgefield is bracing for In-N-Out Burger mania as the beloved chain opens its first Washington location Aug. 20 at Union Ridge Town Center. City officials expect huge crowds, long lines, and major traffic impacts but say they have a plan to manage the excitement. The Ridgefield restaurant will employ 80 workers and becomes the go-to spot for fans across Washington and Portland. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/ridgefield-prepares-itself-for-in-n-out-burger-mania-with-opening-set-for-aug-20/ #Ridgefield #InNOutBurger #UnionRidge #FastFoodExpansion #CommunityImpact #WashingtonBusiness #GrandOpening #TrafficManagement #SteveStuart #ClintFord

The city of Washougal has launched the Shepherd Road Pedestrian Connection Project, a $4.34 million effort to improve safety and access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers near Sandy Swimming Hole Park. The project will add shared-use paths, crosswalks, ADA upgrades, stormwater drainage, and lighting. Public input begins Aug. 21 at Washougal Community Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-launches-project-to-improve-safety-and-access-on-shepherd-road/ #Washougal #ShepherdRoad #PedestrianSafety #BicycleInfrastructure #PublicSafety #CommunityOutreach #TransportationImprovementBoard #ADAUpgrades #StormwaterDrainage #MultimodalTransportation

Lars Larson critiques the Portland Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon, warning that Moda Center renovations could stick taxpayers with hundreds of millions in costs. He points to Teddy Wheeler’s “Moda for a dollar” deal as a giveaway that benefits billionaires while leaving the public to foot the bill. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-keeping-the-blazers-in-portland-likely-to-cost-taxpayers-100s-of-millions/ #Opinion #PortlandTrailBlazers #ModaCenter #Taxpayers #ArenaRenovation #LarsLarson #SportsEconomics #NBABusiness #StadiumSubsidies #PacificNorthwest

The Washington State Court of Appeals upheld nearly $1 million in fines against Stuffy’s II in Longview for repeatedly defying the state’s COVID indoor dining ban. The ruling follows earlier decisions by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and Cowlitz County Superior Court. The restaurant has been closed since an August fire. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/appeals-court-upholds-1m-in-fines-against-longview-restaurant-for-violating-covid-restrictions/ #WashingtonState #Longview #StuffysII #COVID19 #IndoorDiningBan #PublicHealth #CourtOfAppeals #BusinessPenalties #RestaurantFines #EmilyFitzgerald

Drivers on eastbound SR 14 near Beacon Rock State Park should expect delays Aug. 18 as WSDOT and Washington State Parks crews remove large hazardous rocks above the highway. Work runs 8–10 a.m. with flaggers directing traffic. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-eastbound-sr-14-near-beacon-rock-state-park-for-rock-removal-aug-18/ #WashingtonState #Transportation #SR14 #WSDOT #BeaconRock #SkamaniaCounty #RoadSafety #TrafficDelays #Flaggers #TravelUpdates

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a house fire near NE 70th Circle that spread from arborvitae to a home, displacing three people and a dog. Crews stopped the blaze from spreading further, and the American Red Cross was called for assistance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-house-fire-7/ #Vancouver #FireResponse #VancouverFireDepartment #HouseFire #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse #AmericanRedCross #FireInvestigation #DisplacedResidents #PublicSafety

Love Street Playhouse in Woodland will debut David Bareford’s “There’s Still Snow on Silver Star,” a historical drama set in early 1900s Yacolt during the Yacolt Burn. The play follows a family’s fight to save their homestead from foreclosure, complicated by love, secrets, and a looming wildfire. Runs Sept. 12–Oct. 5. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/theres-still-snow-on-silver-star-to-debut-at-love-street-playhouse-in-woodland/ #Woodland #Yacolt #Theater #LoveStreetPlayhouse #DavidBareford #HistoricalDrama #Wildfire #YacoltBurn #LivePerformance #WorldPremiere

A new poll from the Washington State Republican Party shows Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez trailing John Braun, Heidi St. John, and Jim Walsh in potential 2026 matchups. Braun has officially announced his run, saying the GOP is poised to reclaim the seat. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-republicans-confident-they-can-retake-3rd-congressional-district-seat/ #WashingtonState #Politics #WA03 #JohnBraun #HeidiStJohn #JimWalsh #MarieGluesenkampPerez #ElectionPoll #2026Election #CongressionalRace

WSDOT bridge crews will inspect the northbound and southbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River bridges in Clark County Aug. 18–21, causing lane closures and potential delays. Drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and check real-time updates before traveling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-5-in-clark-county-for-annual-bridge-inspections-aug-18-21/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #WSDOT #I5 #BridgeMaintenance #TrafficDelays #WorkZoneSafety #EastForkLewisRiver #LaneClosures #TravelUpdates

Lars Larson relays economist Joe Cortright’s warning to the Portland City Council: the I-5 Bridge replacement could top $10B, with no funding plan and a history of ODOT cost overruns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-dire-warning-to-pdx-city-council-about-10b-bridge-project-thats-doomed/ #Opinion #PacificNorthwest #I5Bridge #Infrastructure #TransportationFunding #ODOT #CostOverruns #LarsLarson #JoeCortright #PortlandCityCouncil

For 27 seasons, John Lambert has led La Center football, with wife Kerry on the sidelines capturing every moment. The Lamberts see the game as a way to build young leaders, backed by a supportive community. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/football-is-family-and-family-is-football-in-la-center/ #LaCenter #HighSchoolFootball #Coaching #Family #Sports #CommunitySupport #Wildcats #WashingtonHighSchoolSports #Leadership #FootballSeason

Bill Bruch, WA State GOP Election Integrity Committee chairman, raises concerns about inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and supports IL26-126, a citizens’ initiative requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-many-illegal-voters-are-registered-to-vote-in-wa-state/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #CitizenshipVerification #WAGOP #VoterFraudPrevention #ElectionReform #BillBruch #IL26126

A new poll asks whether the region should back a third Columbia River crossing without light rail or tolls, adding capacity and a freight corridor as an alternative to the $7.5 billion I-5 plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-a-third-columbia-river-bridge-without-light-rail-or-tolls/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #Transportation #EastCountyBridge #ColumbiaRiver #LightRail #Tolls #Traffic #FreightCorridor #I5Bridge

A new Washington State Republican Party poll finds Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez would lose to John Braun, Heidi St. John, or Jim Walsh in 2026 general election matchups. Conducted by Voter Sciences LLC, the poll shows each Republican challenger leading the incumbent by several points. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/clarkcountytalk/new-congressional-district-3-poll-shows-republicans-will-win/ #WashingtonState #Politics #WA03 #JohnBraun #HeidiStJohn #JimWalsh #ElectionPoll #MarieGluesenkampPerez #2026Election #VoterPreferences

The Antiplanner critiques Senator Joni Ernst’s “Off the Rails” report, pointing to costly, delayed rail and transit megaprojects like California high-speed rail, Honolulu’s rail line, and Maryland’s Purple Line as taxpayer-funded boondoggles that do little to reduce driving. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-off-the-rails-2/ #Opinion #Transportation #RailProjects #TransitBoondoggles #CostOverruns #JoniErnst #CaliforniaHighSpeedRail #HonoluluRail #MarylandPurpleLine #Megaprojects

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager, explains why cyclists should always ride with traffic. Riding the wrong way increases fatal crash risk and reduces reaction time for drivers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-riding-the-right-way-in-traffic/ #Opinion #CyclingSafety #BicycleLaws #RoadSafety #WashingtonState #TrafficLaws #WrongWayRiding #CyclistFatalities #TargetZero #TheWiseDrive

In this letter to the editor, Bob Zak of Clark County denounces new state gun restrictions as unconstitutional and vows conservatives will work to restore the right to bear arms. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-think-most-of-the-democrats-in-the-state-legislature-know-how-to-read/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #SecondAmendment #GunRights #WashingtonStateConstitution #USConstitution #FirearmRights #CourtChallenges #PoliticalCommentary

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory for Round Lake in Camas after water tests showed elevated cyanotoxins from harmful algae. Vancouver Lake remains under a danger advisory, and residents are urged to follow safety guidelines. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-issues-warning-for-round-lake-due-to-elevated-toxin-levels-3/ #Camas #Vancouver #PublicHealth #WaterSafety #RoundLake #VancouverLake #HarmfulAlgae #ClarkCounty #RecreationAdvisory #Cyanotoxins

The Ridgefield Raptors wrapped up a challenging 2025 season with strong late attendance and a thriving community connection. GM Gus Farah says the team is already looking ahead to a solid 2026 in Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/raptors-say-thank-you-for-another-summer-of-baseball-look-forward-to-2026/ #Ridgefield #Baseball #Raptors #WestCoastLeague #Sports #ClarkCounty #FanExperience #Community #RaptorNation #2026Season

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance calls for action on the East County Bridge, a toll-free, $860 million project long supported by voters, as a faster, more sensible step toward easing congestion than the $7.5 billion I-5 Bridge plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-obvious-conclusion-is-to-take-a-simpler-more-affordable-first-step-to-improving-our-regional-transportation-issues/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #EastCountyBridge #Opinion #Infrastructure #VancouverWA #Traffic #Bridges #PublicPolicy #ColumbiaRiver

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington lawmakers should stop blaming the federal government for rising health care costs and instead focus on innovation, competition, and reducing regulation. She says Medicaid reforms could help contain costs and lift people out of poverty if the state prioritizes effective policy over politics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-health-care-reforms-will-hurt-more-if-washington-state-doesnt-get-more-on-board/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #HealthCare #Medicaid #CostContainment #HealthCareCosts #InsurancePremiums #MedicaidExpansion #BobFerguson #StateBudget #Opinion

Concealed pistol licenses in Washington have surged since lawmakers passed House Bill 1163, which will require a state permit to purchase firearms starting in 2027. The state has added more than 14,000 CPL holders in 2025, with big gains in Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties. Supporters and opponents differ sharply on the law’s impact on safety. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/concealed-carry-licenses-in-washington-jump-after-approval-of-gun-permit-law/ #ConcealedCarry #WashingtonState #GunPermitLaw #CPL #FirearmSafety #GunControl #GunRights #SelfDefense #WashingtonStatePatrol #HouseBill1163

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center highlights new metrics showing Washington’s CO2 tax funding under the Climate Commitment Act often yields no climate benefit, with some projects costing 141 times more per ton of CO2 reduced than private sector efforts. He argues this reveals wasteful spending and poor environmental returns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-new-metric-shows-how-much-washington-squanders-environmental-funding/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClimatePolicy #EnvironmentalFunding #CO2Tax #ClimateCommitmentAct #WastefulSpending #PublicFunds #EmissionsReduction #DepartmentOfEcology #Opinion

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with Clark County developers to expand affordable homeownership opportunities. A recent partnership with Wolf Industries adds 15 new homes in Vancouver, featuring modern layouts and permanent affordability through the Habitat Home Trust. Open houses will be held Aug. 13, 23, and 30 at 13700 NE 34th Street. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-habitat-for-humanity-partners-with-local-developers-to-increase-impact/ #EvergreenHabitat #AffordableHousing #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #WolfIndustries #Homeownership #HabitatForHumanity #HousingDevelopment #OpenHouse #CommunityDevelopment

Journey Theater will launch daytime theater classes for ages 8–18 during the 2025-2026 school year at Manor Church in Battle Ground. Students can choose from season-long intensives or eight-week fall classes and may audition for fall productions of Footloose or Narnia. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/journey-theater-to-offer-daytime-classes-during-the-2025-2026-school-year/ #JourneyTheater #YouthTheater #BattleGroundWA #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #TheaterClasses #Footloose #Narnia #YouthArts #PerformingArts

Lars Larson calls out Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek for what he describes as an extortion tactic — threatening ODOT layoffs to push for higher transportation taxes. He points to continued high-salary hiring at ODOT and urges lawmakers to reject new taxes, saying the move impacts the I-5 Bridge replacement project. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-message-received-give-us-more-money-or-else/ #Opinion #Oregon #TinaKotek #ODOT #TransportationFunding #I5Bridge #PublicSpending #Taxes #Budget #PacificNorthwest

Clark County Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera video from a July 30 deadly use-of-force incident in Vancouver. The independent investigation is being conducted by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations; CCSO will conduct its administrative review afterward. No law enforcement or uninvolved parties were injured. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-releases-july-30-critical-incident-video/ #ClarkCounty #CCSO #CriticalIncident #OfficerInvolvedShooting #BodyWornCamera #VancouverWA #OII #UseOfForce #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety

C-TRAN’s Board Composition Review Committee voted 10-1 to propose a 3-3-3 structure, granting equal seats to Vancouver, Clark County, and smaller cities, despite state pressure for a 4-3-2 format. The change aims to meet population compliance and preserve millions in grant funding, with deadlines approaching on Sept. 3, Sept. 9, and Oct. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/review-committee-to-recommend-new-composition-for-c-tran-board-of-directors/ #CTRAN #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #LocalGovernment #TransitFunding #BoardRepresentation #PublicTransit #PopulationCompliance #WashingtonState #GrantFunding

Jennifer Heine-Withee has announced her candidacy for Battle Ground School District Board of Directors Position 1. A Prairie High alum, parent of three Battle Ground graduates, and active education advocate since 2018, she has worked with lawmakers and school boards to improve parental rights, transparency, and educational outcomes. Her experience includes reforming the Washington State School Directors Association’s voting system and influencing local curriculum decisions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/jennifer-heine-withee-in-race-for-battle-ground-school-board-position-1/ #BattleGround #SchoolBoard #Education #ParentsRights #Transparency #FiscalResponsibility #CommunityInvolvement #Elections2025

The new Les Schwab Tire Center in Brush Prairie marked its grand opening with a barbecue, Prairie High School athlete fundraiser, and a donation of tires to The Fallen Outdoors, a nonprofit serving veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star families. Manager Devin Cabato says the store’s focus remains on honesty, respect, and community connection. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/business-profile-les-schwab-tire-center-celebrates-community-new-store-in-brush-prairie/ #BrushPrairie #VancouverWA #LesSchwab #TheFallenOutdoors #Veterans #GoldStarFamilies #CommunitySupport #TireService #CustomerService #BusinessProfile

Republican State Sen. John Braun, a U.S. Navy veteran and president of Braun Northwest, has announced his candidacy for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District. Braun cites his leadership in business, the military, and the state legislature as preparation for tackling national challenges, with endorsements from Michael Baumgartner and Lynda Wilson. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/john-braun-announces-run-for-congress-in-washingtons-3rd-district/ #WashingtonState #JohnBraun #CongressionalRace #USNavy #BraunNorthwest #Politics #Elections2025 #BorderSecurity #NationalDefense #FiscalResponsibility

The city of Battle Ground is asking residents to help shape McConnell Park’s future through a community survey open until Aug. 22. Ideas will inform the new master plan, covering potential amenities like ADA-accessible playgrounds, nature playscapes, fitness features, and event spaces. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-launches-community-survey-mcconnell-park-master-plan-until-aug-22/ #BattleGroundWA #McConnellPark #CommunitySurvey #ParkPlanning #Recreation #PublicInput #PlaygroundDesign #NaturePlayscape #CityCouncil #ParkImprovements

The Clark County Commission on Aging will meet Aug. 20 to focus on Healthy Communities and explore programs that support older adults and foster social connections. The public can attend in person or online. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-to-discuss-social-connection-at-aug-20-meeting/ #ClarkCounty #CommissionOnAging #HealthyCommunities #OlderAdults #SeniorPrograms #SocialConnections #PublicMeeting #CVTV #CommunityPlanning

Hunters who bought a 2025 multi-season application can try for surplus Washington hunting tags this month — 160 elk tags on Aug. 19 and 2,693 deer tags on Aug. 21. Elk tags are in-person only, while deer tags can be purchased online, by phone, or in-person. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/surplus-multi-season-elk-tags-available-aug-19/ #WashingtonState #Hunting #ElkTags #DeerTags #WDFW #MultiSeason #WildlifeManagement #OutdoorLife #Conservation #HuntingSeasons

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s updated Nonpoint Plan masks a push to turn voluntary water quality guidelines into enforceable land use mandates, targeting rural property owners and bypassing legislative oversight. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-nonpoint-plan-the-hidden-green-assault-on-your-property/ #WashingtonState #PropertyRights #NonpointPlan #WaterQuality #LandUse #EnvironmentalPolicy #Regulation #CleanWaterAct #RuralAgriculture #Opinion

Washington State School for the Blind Superintendent Scott McCallum is resigning Aug. 15, citing harassment and threats from a former employee. McCallum, who has led the Vancouver school since 2016, will be replaced for the 2025-26 school year by interim superintendent Pam Parker. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-school-for-the-blind-superintendent-resigns-citing-harassment-and-threats/ #VancouverWA #WSSB #EducationNews #SchoolLeadership #BlindStudents #VisuallyImpaired #Harassment #Threats #BobFerguson #PamParker

Rep. John Ley examines whether Vancouver is maneuvering for more control over C-TRAN’s Board of Directors as state law compliance prompts a potential reshuffle in representation — a change that could impact light rail funding and the Interstate 5 Bridge project. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-is-vancouver-stacking-the-vote-at-c-tran/ #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #TransitGovernance #BoardRepresentation #LightRail #VancouverWA #PublicTransportation #IBR #WSDOT #Opinion

A driver in east Vancouver steered her burning pickup off 138th Avenue, avoiding danger to others and escaping unharmed. Vancouver Fire Department crews and a bystander named Felix quickly came to her aid. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-drivers-quick-thinking-gets-vehicle-on-fire-off-the-road-out-of-danger-to-others/ #VancouverWA #CarFire #VehicleFire #DriverSafety #TrafficSafety #EmergencyResponse #Firefighters #BystanderAssistance

The final day of the 2025 Clark County Fair delivered parades with the Budweiser Clydesdales, roaring monster trucks, packed exhibits, and smiles despite soaring heat, wrapping a safe, family-oriented run in Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/more-memories-made-on-the-final-day-of-the-2025-clark-county-fair/ #ClarkCountyFair #Clydesdales #MonsterTrucks #RidgefieldWA #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent #PublicSafety #SummerHeat #Parade

In this opinion column, Robert Wallis contends that the Trump administration should replace IBR leadership and their lead consultant WSP before evaluating the I-5 Bridge project. He outlines seven reasons for this move, citing funding concerns, design alternatives, and credibility issues. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trump-administration-has-not-yet-taken-a-position-on-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #ClarkCounty #IBR #I5Bridge #Transportation #Infrastructure #Opinion #TrumpAdministration #WSP #Tolling #LightRail

Clark County Today’s Andi Schwartz shares her experience riding with more than 60 bikers in Battle Ground to fulfill a dying man’s wish to hear motorcycles one last time. From a simple Facebook post to a moving community tribute, the ride honored David the day before his passing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/when-the-biker-community-shows-up-granting-a-fellow-riders-final-wish-in-battle-ground/ #BattleGround #BikerCommunity #MotorcycleRide #AmericanLegion #CommunitySupport #HarleyDavidson #TributeRide #FinalWish #Opinion

Battle Ground Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men in a silver minivan who approached juveniles on Aug. 2 in the 1300 block of NE 12th Avenue. Witnesses said the suspects may have been armed before fleeing. Contact Officer Ray Figuracion with information. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bg-police-seek-publics-assistance-in-identifying-vehicle-and-occupants/ #BattleGround #Police #PublicSafety #CrimeAlert #ToyotaSienna #HondaOdyssey #CommunitySafety

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano will resign to become U.S. attorney for Eastern Washington under a 120-day appointment from President Donald Trump, pending Senate confirmation. Serrano is also leaving the Silent Majority Foundation, which is pursuing a high-profile challenge to Washington’s high-capacity magazine ban that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pasco-mayor-pete-serrano-to-take-trump-appointment-as-eastern-wa-u-s-attorney/ #PeteSerrano #Pasco #USAttorney #SilentMajorityFoundation #DonaldTrump #HighCapacityMagazines #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #Politics #Law

John Ley questions the urgency to replace the I-5 Bridge over fears of a Cascadia Subduction Zone quake, noting expert estimates of an 85–90% chance the “big one” won’t happen in the next 50 years. He argues for building multiple seismically sound bridges to reduce congestion and improve resilience. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-truth-behind-the-cascadia-subduction-zone-earthquake/ #Opinion #JohnLey #CascadiaSubductionZone #Transportation #SeismicSafety #BridgeSafety #ClarkCounty #I5Bridge #EarthquakePreparedness #TransportationFunding

The final day of the Clark County Fair brings the Budweiser Clydesdales parade, Monster Truck shows, Ice Age Adventures, contests, live entertainment, and carnival rides until 10 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-sunday-aug-10/ #ClarkCountyFair #Ridgefield #BudweiserClydesdales #MonsterTrucks #IceAgeAdventures #CurlyTheCamel #PiratesParrot #BarnyardRacing #PieEatingContest #ClarkCountyWA

Jay Fratt discusses a Thurston County Republican Party poll of Olympia and Tumwater school districts that found strong opposition to allowing biological boys in girls’ high school sports. He frames the results as a counter to prevailing narratives on gender policy in athletics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-republican-poll-bursts-propaganda/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #JayFratt #SchoolSports #GenderPolicy #Olympia #Tumwater #VoterPoll #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyToday