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Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project
en Vance outlines his concerns with the I-5 Bridge replacement project, from escalating costs to delays and controversial light rail funding. He sees a potential role for President Trump in bringing fiscal sanity to the process. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-president-trump-is-the-hope-for-sanity-being-applied-to-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #I5Bridge #Opinion #ClarkCounty #KenVance #Transportation #Trump #TriMet #CTRAN #WSDOT #ODOT
US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency
Joe Kent has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center after a 52-44 vote. The former congressional candidate and Army veteran was nominated by Donald Trump and will report to Tulsi Gabbard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-senate-confirms-joe-kent-to-lead-a-national-intelligence-agency/ #JoeKent #NationalSecurity #TulsiGabbard #DonaldTrump #USSenate #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalCounterterrorismCenter #ClarkCounty #PoliticalAppointments
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA accepts $1.25 million gift
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has accepted a transformative $1.25 million donation from Dr. Michael C. Liu honoring his late wife, Nien-Wei Hsiao. The gift will boost musician pay and fund a new endowment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-symphony-orchestra-usa-accepts-1-25-million-gift/ #VancouverSymphony #DrMichaelLiu #NienWeiHsiao #ClassicalMusic #Endowment #CommunitySupport #VSOUSA #VancouverArtsFestival
Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping
County fairs offer more than rides and food—they’re a gateway to local meat shopping. Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center shares how buying from youth livestock auctions supports kids and fills your freezer. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-county-fairs-are-opportunities-to-go-meat-shopping/ #CountyFairs #ClarkCountyFair #LivestockAuction #LocalMeat #PamLewison #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SupportYouth #Agriculture
One dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Vancouver
A person reportedly threatening family members was shot and killed by a deputy in downtown Vancouver Wednesday night. The CCSO deputy is now on Critical Incident Leave, and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is leading the review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #OfficerInvolvedShooting #CCSO #LawEnforcement #WashingtonState #OII #ClarkCounty #PoliceInvestigation
Tickets on sale for 47th GRO Parade of Homes
The 47th GRO Parade of Homes kicks off Sept. 5 in Camas, showcasing six newly built homes with cutting-edge design and builder insights. Tickets on sale now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tickets-on-sale-for-47th-gro-parade-of-homes/ #ParadeOfHomes #CamasWA #HomeDesign #GROParade #ClarkCountyEvents #RealEstate #Homebuilders #VIPNight #BIAClarkCounty
Paddle for Life Festival brings community together for a day of racing, wellness & support
Paddle for Life returns Aug. 2 in Ridgefield with dragon boat races, wellness events, and a powerful survivor tribute — all to support breast cancer survivors in Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/paddle-for-life-festival-brings-community-together-for-a-day-of-racing-wellness-support/ #PaddleForLife #RidgefieldWA #DragonBoatFestival #BreastCancerAwareness #CommunitySupport #Catch22Ospreys #LakeRiver #WellnessEvents #ClarkCountyEvents
Opinion: WAGOP chair sets the record straight on Dems’ ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’ on Medicaid Program
WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh says reforms to Medicaid are being distorted by political rhetoric and argues Washington’s Apple Health program needs accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wagop-chair-sets-the-record-straight-on-dems-hyperbolic-rhetoric-on-medicaid-program/ #Opinion #JimWalsh #MedicaidReform #AppleHealth #WAGOP #HealthcarePolicy #FederalFunding #WashingtonPolitics #UnderservedCommunities
Opinion: Without accountability, Washington risks losing the fight on homelessness — and federal funding
Leslie Lewallen argues that Washington’s failure to tie homelessness programs to accountability could cost the state federal funding — including for major projects like the IBR. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-without-accountability-washington-risks-losing-the-fight-on-homelessness-and-federal-funding/ #Opinion #HomelessnessCrisis #LeslieLewallen #Accountability #AddictionTreatment #IBRProject #PublicSafety #FederalFunding #ClarkCounty #CamasWA
Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?
Anna Miller gives an energetic explanation of the Clark County Charter, its Freeholder roots, and the review process voters will face again in 2025. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-what-the-heck-is-a-county-charter-and-why-does-it-need-reviewing/ #ClarkCountyCharter #AnnaMiller #Opinion #Freeholders #CountyGovernment #2025Election #CharterReview
Plan ahead for nighttime ramp closure on I-5 in Clark County, July 31
Drivers near Ridgefield should expect closures and delays July 31 as WSDOT installs a wrong-way detection system on the I-5 off-ramp to 179th Street. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-nighttime-ramp-closure-on-i-5-in-clark-county-july-31/ #WSDOT #I5Closure #ClarkCountyTraffic #RidgefieldWA #RoadSafety #TransportationAlert #179thStreet #WrongWayDetection
Clark County Republican Party unanimously opposes Philip Johnson’s candidacy for Battle Ground City Council
The Clark County Republican Party has unanimously opposed Philip Johnson’s city council candidacy, accusing him of attacking fellow Republicans and violating party unity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-republican-party-unanimously-opposes-philip-johnsons-candidacy-for-battle-ground-city-council/ #ClarkCountyPolitics #CCRP #PhilipJohnson #BattleGroundWA #ConservativeValues #RepublicanUnity #CityCouncilRace #MatthewBumala
IBR official remain confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement
IBR leaders remain confident in $2.1B of secured federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement project, even as debate continues over light rail and community impacts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-official-remain-confident-in-2-1b-in-federal-funding-for-i-5-bridge-replacement/ #I5Bridge #IBRProgram #ClarkCounty #FederalFunding #Infrastructure #LightRailDebate #WSDOT #ODOT #TransportationNews
Clark County Fair to provide 10 best days of summer starting Friday, Aug. 1
The Clark County Fair kicks off Aug. 1 with concerts, rodeos, carnival rides, farm animals, and the Budweiser Clydesdales — offering 10 days of family fun in Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-fair-to-provide-10-best-days-of-summer-starting-friday-aug-1/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SummerFun #BudweiserClydesdales #ConcertSeries #MuttonBustin #IceAgeAdventures #CarnivalRides #CountyFair2025
Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Home Instead team up to help Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
Battle Ground Senior Citizens and Home Instead teamed up for a Christmas in July donation drive, collecting thousands of essentials and cookies for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-home-instead-team-up-to-help-clark-county-veterans-assistance-center/ #BattleGroundWA #VancouverWA #VeteransSupport #DonationDrive #CommunityCare #HomeInstead #SeniorCitizens #Walmart #GirlScouts
Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving
Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Washington’s WA Cares and PFML programs, arguing they impose harmful payroll taxes and burden workers, especially the self-employed. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-harming-workers-one-payroll-tax-at-a-time-wa-cares-wants-wages-a-caregiver-needs-to-keep-caregiving/ #WACares #PayrollTax #Opinion #WorkerRights #PFML #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAState
City of Vancouver opens Lodging Tax Grant application for 2026 tourism events and programs
🎙️ Podcast DescriptionVancouver is inviting applications for 2026 Lodging Tax Grants to fund events, marketing programs, and improvements that boost tourism. Details at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-application-for-2026-tourism-events-and-programs/ #VancouverWA #TourismFunding #LodgingTax #CityGrants #CommunityEvents #VisitVancouverWA #CulturalFestivals #CapitalProjects
Vancouver Fire extinguishes brush fire
The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a brush fire early Monday morning near NW Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway. The blaze involved a 50-by-50-foot patch of blackberry bushes. Crews acted fast, extinguishing the fire in 10 minutes and monitoring for flare-ups. No injuries were reported. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-extinguishes-brush-fire/ #Vancouver #FireSafety #BrushFire #VancouverFireDepartment #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety #ErwinORiegerMemorial
Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’
In a letter to the editor, Kim Hamlik advocates for expanding pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout Clark County. She emphasizes the health benefits, safety improvements, and equitable access such infrastructure can bring. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-must-prioritize-the-expansion-of-pedestrian-and-bicycle-trails-to-promote-the-health-and-well-being-of-its-residents/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ActiveLiving #BikeTrails #PedestrianSafety #KimHamlik #ADACompliance #InfrastructureMatters #MentalHealth
Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony
A letter to the editor from J. Ron Powers highlights an upcoming remembrance ceremony at Fort Vancouver to honor all 59 local service members lost in the Vietnam War. The public event takes place Aug. 2 and includes a flyover, guest speakers, and military tributes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-community-invited-to-honor-vietnam-war-fallen-heroes-at-fort-vancouver-ceremony/ #FortVancouver #VietnamWar #FallenHeroes #ClarkCountyWA #Remembrance #MilitaryTribute #NeverToBeForgotten #AMVETSPost16 #VancouverEvents #Opinion
Save Vancouver Streets appeals court ruling, still hoping to get initiative on a future ballot
Save Vancouver Streets isn’t backing down. After a judge blocked its traffic-lane initiative, the group filed an appeal with the Washington State Court of Appeals. The measure would mandate a public vote before removing driving lanes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-vancouver-streets-appeals-court-ruling-still-hoping-to-get-initiative-on-a-future-ballot/ #VancouverWA #SaveVancouverStreets #InitiativeAppeal #TrafficPolicy #CompleteStreets #CivicEngagement #LaneReductions #WashingtonLaw #JacksonMaynard
As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash
Washington’s congressional delegation is gearing up for 2026. Fundraising data show Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pulling in $904K, Dan Newhouse padding reserves for a likely primary challenge, and heavy hauls from Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal, and Kim Schrier. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-2026-midterms-loom-washingtons-congressional-lawmakers-rake-in-cash/ #CampaignFinance #Midterms2026 #WashingtonPolitics #GluesenkampPerez #DanNewhouse #FECFilings #PoliticalMoney
Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’
Washington could run out of money by 2027. While officials cite federal Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Sen. Ron Muzzall argues unchecked state spending is the real culprit and warns the 2026 session “could be worse yet.” https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fiscal-fallout-2026-legislative-session-could-be-worse-yet/ #WashingtonBudget #FiscalCrisis #Medicaid #OneBigBeautifulBill #StateSpending #TaxIncrease #LegislativeSession
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created the nation’s first federal tax-credit scholarship program. Washington Policy Center says a single signature from Governor Bob Ferguson could bring free school-choice scholarships to thousands of Washington students, at no cost to the state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-free-school-choice-come-to-washington-state/ #SchoolChoice #Scholarships #WashingtonPolicyCenter #EducationReform #TaxCredit #GovernorFerguson #PrivateSchools
Confirmed: Homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek Trail near Andresen Road no longer there
Vancouver cleared two long-standing homeless camps along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail after a July 23 deadline, offering shelter beds to campers and citing environmental concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/confirmed-homeless-camps-along-burnt-bridge-creek-trail-near-andresen-road-no-longer-there/ #VancouverWA #Homelessness #TrailCleanup #BurntBridgeCreek #EncampmentClosure #PublicSafety #EnvironmentalProtection
Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?
In her latest “Dangerous Rhetoric” column, Nancy Churchill contends Spokane’s homeless surge is driven by lenient policies, not rent, and urges leaders to embrace enforcement and treatment-first models now backed by a Trump executive order. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-does-spokane-have-a-homeless-problem/ #SpokaneHomelessness #HousingFirst #TreatmentFirst #NancyChurchill #PublicPolicy #DangerousRhetoric
Vancouver Fire responds to water rescue at Wintler Park
A 52-year-old man vanished in the Columbia River at Wintler Park after entering deep water Sunday evening. Vancouver Fire led an extensive search with rescue swimmers, fire boats, and the US Coast Guard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-water-rescue-at-wintler-park/ #VancouverFire #WaterRescue #WintlerPark #ColumbiaRiver #EmergencyResponse #ClarkCounty #USCoastGuard
Trump targets Housing First policies in WA with new federal funding mandate
President Trump’s latest executive order jeopardizes Housing First programs in Washington by tying federal dollars to treatment-focused homelessness plans and bans on open drug use. King County could lose $25 million unless it pivots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-targets-housing-first-policies-in-wa-with-new-federal-funding-mandate/ #Homelessness #HousingFirst #TrumpOrder #WashingtonState #KCRHA #FederalFunding #TreatmentFirst #PublicPolicy
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
Over 300 Washington laws kick in July 27, covering everything from police-hiring grants and parking-minimum rollbacks to medical-debt credit bans and diaper-station requirements. Here’s what changes today. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/these-new-washington-laws-take-effect-july-27/ #WashingtonLaws #StateLegislation #PublicPolicy #HousingReform #PoliceFunding #CleanFuels #SpecialEducation #MedicalDebt
Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center breaks down Washington’s latest CO2 tax spending, arguing most dollars expand government rather than cut emissions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-climate-commitment-act-spending-expands-government-but-does-little-for-tangible-environmental-benefits/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #StateBudget #EnvironmentalSpending #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Opinion
Cities of Camas/Washougal seeking committee members for ‘For and Against’ ballot statements for RFA
Camas and Washougal councils need residents to write ballot-pamphlet statements on a proposed Regional Fire Authority. Volunteers must email interest by 5 p.m. July 31. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cities-of-camas-washougal-seeking-committee-members-for-for-and-against-ballot-statements-for-rfa/ #Camas #Washougal #RFA #CivicEngagement #BallotCommittees #LocalGovernment
Call for nominations: Commission on Aging’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award
Nominations are open for Clark County’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award, which honors residents 60 and older for exceptional community service. Forms are due by Aug. 29 at clark.wa.gov/aging. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/call-for-nominations-commission-on-agings-6th-annual-silver-citizen-award/ #SilverCitizenAward #ClarkCounty #CommunityService #OlderAdults #Volunteerism #CommissionOnAging
Vancouver Fire responds to multiple house fires
Vancouver Fire arrived within four minutes to battle two burning homes and a nearby brush fire on NE 121st Ave. Crews contained the blaze in about 40 minutes, with no injuries but five people displaced. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-multiple-house-fires/ #VancouverFire #HouseFire #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse #OakCreekMobileHomePark #PublicSafety
Sunday event offers opportunity for area voters to meet and greet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates
Clark County Republicans host a July 27 meet-and-greet in Battle Ground, featuring Charter Review Commission candidates and WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh. Doors open 4:30 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sunday-event-offers-opportunity-for-area-voters-to-meet-and-greet-ccrp-endorsed-charter-review-commission-candidates/ #ClarkCounty #CCRP #CharterReview #BattleGround #CommunityEvent #JimWalsh #LocalPolitics #MeetAndGreet #Election2025
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bans transgender athletes from women's sports
The USOPC quietly updated its athlete safety policy to block transgender competitors from women’s sports, citing Executive Order 14201. Supporters say it protects fairness; critics call it discrimination. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-olympic-and-paralympic-committee-bans-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports/ #USOPC #TransgenderPolicy #WomensSports #TitleIX #Olympics #NCAA #PublicDebate
Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center critiques how Washington state spends its CO2 tax revenue, saying the bulk goes to government planning rather than tangible environmental gains. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-where-does-washington-state-spend-the-co2-tax-revenue-more-government/ #Opinion #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonSpending #EnvironmentalFunding #CCA #CarbonEmissions #StateBudget #WashingtonPolitics
Opinion: A brief history of turn signals
Doug Dahl tracks the history of turn signal requirements and argues that Washington’s laws fall short of what good driving demands. He urges drivers to communicate more clearly than the minimum required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-brief-history-of-turn-signals/ #TurnSignals #TrafficLaw #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #SafeDriving #WashingtonDrivers #Opinion #RoadSafety #DrivingTips
Expect delays on I-205 in Clark County, July 28-29
Expect delays on northbound I-205 in Vancouver July 28–29 as WSDOT closes the NE Padden Parkway on-ramp for brush and tree clearing work. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-july-28-29/ #I205 #ClarkCountyTraffic #RoadClosures #WSDOT #VancouverWA #HighwayMaintenance #TreeClearing #TransportationUpdate
POLL: Do you support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors?
This week’s Clark County Today poll asks where you stand on Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors by August 29. Cast your vote now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-kaiser-permanentes-decision-to-stop-gender-related-surgeries-for-minors/ #WeeklyPoll #ClarkCountyVoices #KaiserPermanente #YouthCare #MedicalEthics #GenderPolicy #PublicOpinion #HealthcareDebate
Vancouver Police continuing shooting investigation
Vancouver Police say there was no known connection between victims and the suspect in Wednesday's fatal shooting. One woman died from a gunshot wound, two men were injured, and the suspect was later found deceased. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-continuing-shooting-investigation/ #VancouverWA #VPD #PublicSafety #ShootingInvestigation #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty
‘Broadway comes to Camas, it’s showtime’
This weekend’s 49th Annual Camas Days Festival promises music, games, parades, and more. With expanded Kids Street activities, new bands in the Beer Garden, and a downtown shuttle option, it’s shaping up to be a packed celebration. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/broadway-comes-to-camas-its-showtime/ #CamasDays #CamasWA #CommunityFestival #KidsStreet #Parades #BathtubRace #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #ClarkCountyEvents
Opinion: Kaiser orders the Medical Mengeles to stop cutting on kids
Lars Larson praises Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries on minors, effective August 29. He argues the move is overdue and driven more by financial pressure than moral conviction, pointing to mounting legal and political opposition. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-kaiser-orders-the-medical-mengeles-to-stop-cutting-on-kids/ #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #KaiserPermanente #TransgenderPolicy #GenderAffirmingCare #Minors #Opinion #Trump #LGBTQDebate #MedicalEthics
Opinion: ‘Vote Before Tolls’ Initiative gains momentum across Oregon
The Vote Before Tolls campaign is building momentum across Oregon. Led by Dean Suhr, the initiative would require public approval of all tolling proposals, past and present. That includes tolls tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement and the Rose Quarter. Supporters say IP-31 is about transparency, not opposition to tolling itself. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-vote-before-tolls-initiative-gains-momentum-across-oregon/ #VoteBeforeTolls #DeanSuhr #OregonPolitics #Tolling #IP31 #InterstateBridge #HaydenIsland #TransportationFunding #ODOT #TinaKotek
WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA
The Washington State Republican Party is doubling the size of its school board candidate support program, expanding from 36 to 61 districts. Chairman Jim Walsh says the effort is aimed at reforming K-12 education by helping conservative candidates win local school board races. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-expands-program-for-supporting-conservative-school-board-candidates-across-wa/ #WAGOP #JimWalsh #SchoolBoardElections #WashingtonPolitics #K12Education #PublicSchools #CampaignSupport #EducationReform
County seeks applicants for Parks Advisory Board
Clark County is seeking applicants for four open seats on its Parks Advisory Board. Members advise on parks planning and development. Applications are due Sept. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-parks-advisory-board-3/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAdvisoryBoard #PublicParks #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunity #BoardService #EquityAndInclusion #ParksPlanning
Board of Health seeks applicants for three Public Health Advisory Council positions
The Clark County Board of Health is accepting applications for three open seats on its Public Health Advisory Council. Positions include a nurse, medical doctor, and aging community representative. Applications are due Aug. 29. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/board-of-health-seeks-applicants-for-three-public-health-advisory-council-positions/ #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #PHAC #HealthAdvisory #CommunityHealth #BoardOfHealth #VolunteerOpportunity #HealthyCommunities
Opinion: Reform Clark County founder encourages voters to get engaged in Charter Review Commission voting
Clark County Today editor Ken Vance spotlights Rob Anderson’s message urging voter engagement in the Charter Review Commission election. Anderson outlines priorities like public safety, tax restraint, and transparency while warning about past amendments and nonpartisan labeling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-reform-clark-county-founder-encourages-voters-to-get-engaged-in-charter-review-commission-voting/ #ClarkCounty #RobAnderson #CharterReview #PublicSafety #TaxPolicy #RankedChoiceVoting #VoterEngagement #Opinion
County seeks applicants to fill two open District Court seats
Clark County is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming District Court vacancies. Judges Sonya Langsdorf and Kelli E. Osler are set to retire later this year. Applications are due by Aug. 8. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-to-fill-two-open-district-court-seats/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #JudicialVacancy #LegalAppointments #JudgeRetirement #CountyCouncil #WashingtonLaw
Second phase of Vancouver Lake Management Plan completed
Phase 2 of the Vancouver Lake Management Plan is complete. The county addressed harmful algae, beach access, and water circulation, though future efforts may be delayed without new funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/second-phase-of-vancouver-lake-management-plan-completed/ #VancouverLake #LakeManagement #ClarkCounty #WaterQuality #CleanWater #AlgaeBlooms #PublicWorks #InvasiveSpecies
Vancouver Police investigate shooting
Vancouver Police responded to a home invasion on NE 22nd Street that left one woman dead, two people injured, and the suspected gunman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Major Crimes detectives are investigating. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-18/ #VancouverPolice #ShootingInvestigation #HomeInvasion #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty #PoliceUpdate #PublicSafety