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Prevent fires, injury and waterway contamination with proper fireworks disposal
As the Fourth of July approaches, Clark County reminds residents to dispose of fireworks safely. Proper cleanup can prevent fires, protect waterways, and reduce harm to sanitation workers. Learn how and where to dispose of used and unused fireworks, and avoid legal trouble this holiday. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/prevent-fires-injury-and-waterway-contamination-with-proper-fireworks-disposal-2/ #FireworksSafety #ClarkCounty #FourthOfJuly #FirePrevention #WaterPollution #PublicWorks #CRESA #Vancouver #SanitationSafety #DisposalTips
Opinion: DOJ Files Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief in support of WSU football coach fired for not taking COVID vaccine
Bill Bruch weighs in on the DOJ’s support for Nick Rolovich, the former WSU football coach fired for refusing the COVID vaccine. With the DOJ arguing that WSU failed to respect religious freedom, Bruch connects this to broader litigation and state policy conflicts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-doj-files-ninth-circuit-amicus-brief-in-support-of-wsu-football-coach-fired-for-not-taking-covid-vaccine/ #Opinion #NickRolovich #WSU #ReligiousFreedom #DOJ #COVIDMandates #NinthCircuit #FirstAmendment #TitleVII #SB5375
Opinion: Riding in the bed of a pickup
Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explores Washington’s legal gray areas around riding in the back of a pickup. From seat belt rules to parade permits, his column highlights what’s legal, what’s not, and why it depends on where — and how — you’re riding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-riding-in-the-bed-of-a-pickup/ #Opinion #TheWiseDrive #DougDahl #TrafficLaws #PickupTruckBed #RCW #SeatBeltLaw #VehicleSafety #TargetZero #ParadeRules
Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for utility work Friday, June 27
WSDOT crews will close the left lane of northbound I-5 near 179th Street in Clark County on Friday, June 27, for utility work on a light pole. Drivers should plan for delays and stay alert through the work zone. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-5-in-clark-county-for-utility-work-friday-june-27/ #ClarkCounty #WSDOT #I5Delays #TrafficAlert #LaneClosures #HighwayMaintenance #179thStreet #TravelAdvisory #UtilityWork #RoadSafety
Community celebrates 60 years of health, connection and creativity at Marshall Community Center
Vancouver’s Marshall Community Center turns 60 on July 2, and everyone is invited to celebrate with free swimming, games, crafts, and more. The city-run center has served generations with recreation programs and community connection. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-celebrates-60-years-of-health-connection-and-creativity-at-marshall-community-center/ #MarshallCommunityCenter #VancouverWA #CommunityCelebration #AccessToRecreation #SwimLessons #GeorgeMarshall #RecreationPrograms #FamilyEvents #CityOfVancouver #PublicFacilities
Korean War anniversary: Community promises to never forget The Forgotten War
The 75th anniversary of the Korean War was honored in Vancouver with a remembrance ceremony at the VA Medical Center, where community members and officials gathered to recognize the service and sacrifice of local veterans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/korean-war-anniversary-community-promises-to-never-forget-the-forgotten-war/ #KoreanWar #Veterans #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #RemembranceCeremony #USKoreaAlliance #QuiltsOfValor #MilitaryHistory #FreedomIsNotFree #VA
WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases
Washington state may need to dip into its rainy day fund by the end of the 2025-27 biennium, even after enacting the largest tax increase in state history. Lawmakers point to overspending and warn that course corrections may be needed early next year. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-may-have-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-despite-historic-tax-increases/ #WashingtonBudget #ERFC #StateRevenue #TaxIncrease #RainyDayFund #EdOrcutt #MikePellicciotti #WAleg #StateSpending #PublicFinance
Sale of fireworks begins June 28, use in unincorporated area allowed only on July 4
Fireworks sales in Clark County begin June 28, but use is limited to July 4 in unincorporated areas. Vancouver bans fireworks entirely, and rules vary by city. Officials urge residents to stay safe and follow all local laws. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sale-of-fireworks-begins-june-28-use-in-unincorporated-area-allowed-only-on-july-4/ #ClarkCounty #Fireworks #IndependenceDay #FireworksSafety #July4 #VancouverWA #CRESA #DonnaGoddard #FireMarshal #PublicSafety
Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center criticizes Sen. Jamie Pedersen for claiming Washington is business-friendly, citing data that ranks the state 42nd and pointing to policies that he says hurt small businesses. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-majority-leader-jamie-pedersen-thinks-washington-is-a-great-place-to-do-business/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #MarkHarmsworth #JamiePedersen #SmallBusiness #BusinessClimate #BAndOTax #WashingtonLegislature #EconomicPolicy #Opinion #SenateBill5041
Storm Nation Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing scholarships for Skyview seniors, awards $21,000
At Skyview’s Senior Awards Night, the Storm Nation Foundation awarded $21,000 in scholarships to nine students for excellence in academics, leadership, STEM, and more. The nonprofit also announced a new alumni community project. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/storm-nation-foundation-a-nonprofit-organization-providing-scholarships-for-skyview-seniors-awards-21000/ #SkyviewHighSchool #StormNation #Scholarships #VancouverWA #CTE #STEM #AcademicExcellence #StudentLeaders #ClarkCounty #PublicEducation
Construction begins on wetland restoration at county’s 78th Street Heritage Farm
Clark County has launched construction on a wetland restoration at 78th Street Heritage Farm, aiming to restore two acres of wetlands and add vegetated buffers along Cougar Creek’s headwaters. Funded by the state and Clean Water Fund, the project is rooted in years of planning and community input. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-begins-on-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm/ #ClarkCounty #WetlandRestoration #HeritageFarm #CougarCreek #PublicWorks #EnvironmentalProject #NativePlants #CleanWaterFund #WAecology #PublicLands
Battle Ground Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2025-26
Battle Ground Public Schools is preparing for leadership changes this fall as Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten steps into the superintendent role. Other shifts include new principals at multiple schools and a restructured central office team. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-announces-administrative-changes-for-2025-26/ #BattleGround #SchoolLeadership #Superintendent #ClarkCounty #EducationNews #AdministrativeChanges #PublicSchools #BGPS #SchoolPrincipals #DistrictLeadership
Results of heat mapping project show unequal distribution of heat in Clark County
A one-day heat mapping event across Clark County revealed uneven heat distribution, with more developed areas like central Vancouver and Washougal retaining more heat—putting certain communities at higher risk. The project data will help shape future cooling strategies. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/results-of-heat-mapping-project-show-unequal-distribution-of-heat-in-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #HeatMapping #UrbanHeat #PublicHealth #ExtremeHeat #ClimateRisk #VancouverWA #HeatWatch #BuiltEnvironment #WeatherHazards
Vancouver Police investigate two deaths
Two men were found deceased in a Vancouver parking lot early Wednesday after a 9-1-1 caller reported an intent to commit suicide. Vancouver Police say both had gunshot wounds, and the Major Crimes Unit is investigating. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-two-deaths/ #Vancouver #PoliceInvestigation #GunshotWounds #Suicide #VancouverLake #ClarkCounty #VPD #ClarkCountyMedicalExaminer #BreakingNews #PacificNorthwest
A Caring Closet provides gently used medical equipment to those in need
A Caring Closet is making a major impact in Clark County and beyond — distributing $1.6 million worth of free medical equipment in 2024 alone. The Vancouver-based nonprofit helps remove barriers for those in need of walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and more, thanks to community donations and volunteers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/a-caring-closet-provides-gently-used-medical-equipment-to-those-in-need/ #ACaringCloset #VancouverWA #MedicalEquipment #NonprofitSupport #SeniorCare #ClarkCounty #FreeMedicalSupplies #CommunityHealth #DurableMedicalEquipment #VolunteerDriven
Curt Daniels Invitational to celebrate 20 years of summer baseball tournament
The Curt Daniels Invitational is back for its 20th summer, with youth baseball teams competing in two age brackets across Clark County and Portland. Games run June 25–29, with championship matchups at the University of Portland. The event honors Curt Daniels, a beloved Vancouver coach and founder of the Vancouver Cardinals. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/curt-daniels-invitational-to-celebrate-20-years-of-summer-baseball-tournament/ #CurtDanielsInvitational #SummerBaseball #VancouverCardinals #ClarkCountySports #YouthBaseball #NorthwestDiamondSeries #BaseballTournament #JoeEtzelField #Camas #Portland
Ridgefield School District's Surplus Sale is this Friday, June 27
The Ridgefield School District will hold its Surplus Sale this Friday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RACC. Open to the public and free to attend, the event features books, electronics, furniture, and more for sale. A great opportunity for home offices, classrooms, and bargain hunters. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-school-districts-surplus-sale-is-this-friday-june-27/ #Ridgefield #SurplusSale #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #FurnitureSale #ElectronicsSale #EducationalSupplies #PublicSale #RACC #CommunityEvent #ClarkCounty
Supreme Court to decide landmark parental rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Mahmoud v. Taylor, a major case on parental rights and religious freedom. At issue is whether Maryland schools can eliminate opt-out options for lessons on gender identity. Several justices seemed to favor parental rights during arguments, and the decision could set national precedent. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/supreme-court-to-decide-landmark-parental-rights-case/ #ParentalRights #SCOTUS #EducationPolicy #ReligiousFreedom #SupremeCourt #MahmoudvTaylor #GenderCurriculum #MontgomeryCounty #UnitedStates #CenterSquare
Opinion: OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal confronted by state data, blames partisanship for bad results
David Boze of Washington Policy Center responds to OSPI head Chris Reykdal’s dismissal of alarming student performance data as partisan rhetoric. Boze points out the irony of Reykdal calling WPC biased while ignoring that the data in question came from Reykdal’s own office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ospi-chief-chris-reykdal-confronted-by-state-data-blames-partisanship-for-bad-results/ #Opinion #ChrisReykdal #WashingtonPolicyCenter #OSPI #EducationPolicy #Partisanship #DavidBoze #StateData #AcademicPerformance #WashingtonState
Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land
Lars Larson slams Democratic outrage over Trump’s military success in Iran, calling out the media’s silence when results are good and contrasting it with past presidential actions. He ties the response to broader political hypocrisy and SCOTUS rulings. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-its-never-sunny-in-liberal-land/ #LarsLarson #DonaldTrump #IranStrike #MilitaryPolicy #MediaBias #SCOTUS #TransgenderLaws #DemocratResponse #PoliticalCommentary #UnitedStates
Washougal launches new volunteer program to tackle litter and build community pride
Washougal is launching “Washougal Wins,” a new citywide volunteer program that makes it easy for residents to clean up litter, earn rewards, and help revitalize public spaces. The flexible program includes milestone prizes and community recognition, and supports Washougal’s Community Aesthetics initiative under its 2023–2028 Strategic Plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-launches-new-volunteer-program-to-tackle-litter-and-build-community-pride/ #Washougal #WashougalWins #CommunityPride #VolunteerProgram #CityBeautification #StrategicPlan #LitterCleanup #CommunityAesthetics #CivicEngagement #ClarkCounty
Vancouver Fire extinguishes apartment blaze
Vancouver Fire crews, joined by Camas Fire, responded to a second-floor apartment fire Tuesday morning on SE Cascade Park Drive. The blaze was quickly contained and all occupants, including two dogs, safely evacuated without injury. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-extinguishes-apartment-blaze/ #Vancouver #ApartmentFire #FireSafety #CamasFireDepartment #VancouverFire #PublicSafety #SecondAlarm #FireEvacuation #CommunityAlert #ClarkCounty
Opinion: Want lower health care costs? Start with better policies
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center takes aim at recent legislative actions she says are raising health care costs in Washington. From new hospital taxes to state-run care models, New calls for policy reforms that prioritize affordability, competition, and patient access. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-want-lower-health-care-costs-start-with-better-policies/ #HealthCareCosts #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WSHA #MedicalDebt #HealthPolicy #CONlaws #MedicaidReimbursement #UniversalCare #Opinion
Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools
Washington will roll out new student discipline policies on July 11, aiming to curb post-pandemic disruptions while maintaining limits on expulsions. But critics — including education equity advocates — say the changes may undermine protections for vulnerable students. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-updates-student-discipline-rules-for-public-schools/ #StudentDiscipline #WashingtonSchools #OSPI #ChrisReykdal #PublicEducation #EquityInEducation #SchoolPolicy #WEA #PostPandemicBehavior #SchoolReform
Opinion: ‘Banning camping within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, and community centers — should have been enacted years ago’
Amy Harris of Clark County Matters calls on Vancouver’s city leaders to move past legal justifications and take action to limit public camping. In her latest column, she outlines the need to balance compassion with accountability and urges enforcement near schools, churches, and community centers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-banning-camping-within-1000-feet-of-schools-churches-and-community-centers-should-have-been-enacted-years-ago/ #VancouverWA #AmyHarris #PublicCamping #HomelessnessCrisis #ClarkCountyMatters #CityCouncil #ShelterServices #Encampments #Addiction #Opinion
Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement
Nancy Churchill, chair of the Ferry County GOP, argues that federal land control in the West has become unsustainable and counterproductive. In this opinion column, she champions a Senate plan to sell a fraction of federal land for housing, calling it a long-overdue correction to decades of bureaucratic overreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-640-million-acres-of-compassionate-mismanagement/ #PublicLands #NancyChurchill #FederalLand #LandUseReform #OBBBill #FerryCounty #HousingCrisis #PILT #EcoAuthoritarianism #WesternPolitics
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
The Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) has thrown its support behind the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 5375, calling it an unconstitutional infringement on religious freedom and the priest-penitent privilege. Chairman Jim Walsh and DOJ Civil Rights official Harmeet Dhillon both condemned the law as an attack on First Amendment rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-supports-dojs-lawsuit-against-wa-states-unconstitutional-law/ #WAGOP #SenateBill5375 #ReligiousFreedom #FirstAmendment #CatholicChurch #JimWalsh #DepartmentOfJustice #GovFerguson #Confession #WashingtonPolitics
Letter: ‘The WHO is more important than the WHAT!’
Camas resident Anna Miller questions who is behind the upcoming July 4th Rally in a new letter to the editor, urging readers to look beyond the surface of promotional materials. She links the event to Refuse Fascism and the Revolutionary Communist Party, led by Bob Avakian. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-who-is-more-important-than-the-what/ #Camas #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #RefuseFascism #RevolutionaryCommunistParty #RCP #July4thRally #BobAvakian #PoliticalDisclosure #ActivistGroups
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. celebrates 50 years of service
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. celebrated 50 years of service with food, community, and nearly 300 guests at the Battle Ground Event Center. From a handful of members during the pandemic to more than 600 today, the group is thriving and helping local seniors connect, give back, and thrive. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-inc-celebrates-50-years-of-service/ #BattleGroundSeniorCitizens #SeniorServices #ClarkCounty #CommunityEvents #ShopWithACop #SeniorOutreach #PandemicRecovery #SetonCatholic #50thAnniversary
Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion
In this opinion column, John Ley rebuts the IBR’s assertion that traffic congestion can’t be solved with more lanes. He draws on local and national examples to show how added freeway capacity has eased gridlock — and questions the logic of spending $7.5 billion without addressing the top public concern. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-can-build-your-way-out-of-traffic-congestion/ #Opinion #JohnLey #IBR #TrafficCongestion #ClarkCounty #TransportationPolicy #BrentSpenceBridge #WSDOT #ODOT #CTRAN
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries invites community to help shape the future
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is asking the public to help shape its future through a new Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan. With a community survey open through August 24 and multiple July events across the district, FVRLibraries is prioritizing input from all residents. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fort-vancouver-regional-libraries-invites-community-to-help-shape-the-future/ #FVRLibraries #ClarkCounty #LibraryPlanning #CommunitySurvey #PublicEngagement #VancouverWA #LibraryEvents #StrategicPlan #LibrarySpaces #Latest
Dance performance team starting out of Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center
Malach Emunah, a new Christian youth dance team, is launching from the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center in Vancouver. Dancers aged 10–14 can audition June 23 to join the lyrical or hip hop teams focused on worshipful performance and gospel outreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/dance-performance-team-starting-out-of-firmly-planted-homeschool-resource-center/ #VancouverWA #ChristianDance #YouthMinistry #MalachEmunah #FaithBasedArts #DanceAuditions #FPHRC #YouthDance #WorshipPerformance #GospelThroughDance
Burgerville stays true to its local roots with new breakfast menu
Burgerville’s new breakfast menu launches June 23 and brings hyper-local flavor to the Northwest fast-food scene. Featuring Silagy Sauce from Battle Ground and ingredients from across Oregon and Washington, the updated menu stays true to Burgerville’s local roots while offering a fresh twist on breakfast classics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/burgerville-stays-true-to-its-local-roots-with-new-breakfast-menu/ #Burgerville #LocalFood #BattleGroundWA #VancouverWA #BreakfastMenu #SilagySauce #FaceRockCreamery #OregonStrawberries #SupportLocal #FastFood
Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend
Washington state travelers should expect heavy traffic, ferry delays, and busy transit systems over the extended July 4 weekend. While WSDOT won’t publish traffic charts this year, they offer real-time tools, travel alerts, and safety guidance for navigating construction zones, ferry routes, and I-90 congestion hotspots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-a-busy-fourth-of-july-travel-weekend/ #WashingtonTravel #WSDOT #FourthOfJulyWeekend #HolidayTraffic #FerrySchedules #I90 #AmtrakCascades #MountRainier #TollingInfo #SnoqualmiePass
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue to host live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at Planters Days
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will stage a dramatic live fire demonstration June 21 in Downtown Woodland as part of Planters Days. The side-by-side event will compare a fire with and without sprinklers to show their impact on safety and survival. The demo will also be livestreamed on Facebook. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-cowlitz-fire-rescue-to-host-live-fire-sprinkler-demonstration-at-planters-days/ #Woodland #FireSafety #ClarkCowlitzFireRescue #PlantersDays #LiveDemo #FireSprinklers #NFPA #EmergencyServices #FirePrevention #CommunityEvent
Battle Ground Senior Citizens to celebrate 50 years
Battle Ground Senior Citizens will host a free, public open house BBQ to celebrate 50 years of service on June 23 at the Battle Ground Event Center, with food, a historical slideshow, senior activity displays, and a raffle for a handmade quilt. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-to-celebrate-50-years/ #BattleGround #SeniorCitizens #CommunityEvent #50Years #PublicBBQ #SeniorServices #ClarkCountyWA #LocalNews #OpenHouse #Raffle
POLL: Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on gender-related surgeries for minors?
It’s time for our weekly poll — and this one centers on a headline-making Supreme Court ruling. The court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-related surgeries for minors in a 6–3 decision that could shape future state policies. Do you agree with the ruling? Cast your vote now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-agree-with-the-u-s-supreme-courts-decision-to-uphold-state-bans-on-gender-related-surgeries-for-minors/ #WeeklyPoll #SupremeCourt #TransgenderPolicy #YouthHealthcare #GenderTransition #Opinion #CourtRuling #StateAuthority #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: The IBR ‘guessed and guessed low’ on project costs
Rep. John Ley lays into the Interstate Bridge Replacement team for what he calls a pattern of bad guesses and misleading numbers — from underestimated costs to inflated ridership projections. He urges local and federal leaders to demand transparency and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ibr-guessed-and-guessed-low-on-project-costs/ #Opinion #IBR #Transportation #JohnLey #I5Bridge #TriMet #LightRail #VancouverWA #TransitRidership #InfrastructureCosts
Prairie Tavern welcomes veterans for monthly luncheon
Every third Friday of the month, Prairie Tavern in Brush Prairie becomes a gathering spot for veterans of all eras. Jana and Bruce Drazich, with help from Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc., have built a supportive space where veterans come together over lunch to connect and share. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/prairie-tavern-welcomes-veterans-for-monthly-luncheon/ #Veterans #BrushPrairie #PrairieTavern #CommunitySupport #LocalEvents #MonthlyLuncheon #JanaDrazich #BruceDrazich #BattleGroundSeniorCitizens #PaulValencia
Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time
Bill Bruch unleashes a detailed opinion column claiming the FBI suppressed proof of Chinese interference in the 2020 election using fake driver’s licenses and mail-in ballots to benefit Biden. He says the exposure of this corruption is finally happening in real time. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-mail-in-ballots-exposing-the-massive-corruption-of-american-elections-is-happening-in-real-time/ #Opinion #ElectionIntegrity #MailInBallots #2020Election #BillBruch #ChineseInterference #FBI #VoterFraud #AllThingsPolitical #USPS
Letter: Greed breeds liars and thieves – lock them up!
Anna Miller of Camas doesn’t hold back in this fiery letter to the editor, slamming USAID for corruption and waste following revelations of a $550 million fraud scheme. She calls the agency the “Titanic” of federal waste — and says it’s time to let it sink. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-greed-breeds-liars-and-thieves-lock-them-up/ #LetterToTheEditor #Opinion #USAID #GovernmentFraud #PublicFunds #FederalOversight #AnnaMiller #Camas #RoderickWatson #DOJ
'Not looking terrific for summer': High gas prices in WA could get worse
Washington gas prices are climbing again, and experts warn it could get much worse. From California refinery closures to Iran-Israel conflict and upcoming state gas taxes, Brett Davis of The Center Square Washington breaks down what’s driving prices up. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/not-looking-terrific-for-summer-high-gas-prices-in-wa-could-get-worse/ #GasPrices #WashingtonState #FuelCosts #TransportationPolicy #CapAndTrade #ClimateCommitmentAct #MiddleEastTensions #GasTax #PatrickDeHaan #TheCenterSquare
Opinion: Will the Capital Gains Tax increase to 9.9% cause businesses to leave the state?
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth warns that Washington's capital gains tax hike from 7% to 9.9% could hurt the economy by pushing businesses and investors to leave the state, reducing long-term tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-the-capital-gains-tax-increase-to-9-9-cause-businesses-to-leave-the-state/ #CapitalGainsTax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #StateTaxes #SmallBusiness #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonState #BusinessClimate #Opinion #Microsoft #Amazon
Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission
In part two of his letter series, Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay reflects on Clark County’s first charter review process, the successes and failures of past amendments, and the lessons future commissions should heed. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-charterist-ii-the-first-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #CountyCharter #JohnJay #CharterReview #LocalGovernment #LetterToTheEditor #DEI #RankedChoiceVoting #PublicProcess
State Parks urges responsible Fourth of July fun on public lands and beaches
As crowds head to state beaches for Independence Day, Washington State Parks is urging visitors to follow safety guidelines, pack out all trash, and help with the July 5 beach cleanup. Last year’s celebrations left over 129,000 pounds of debris. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-parks-urges-responsible-fourth-of-july-fun-on-public-lands-and-beaches/ #WashingtonState #FourthOfJuly #BeachCleanup #PublicLands #WashingtonStateParks #IndependenceDay #MarineDebris #VolunteerOpportunity #DiscoverPass #EnvironmentalResponsibility
Vancouver Pollinator Festival to celebrate the city becoming a Bee City USA
Vancouver’s new designation as a Bee City USA affiliate will be honored at the 2nd annual Pollinator Festival on June 21 at Marshall Community Park. The free event invites the community to learn about pollinators and enjoy speakers, family fun, and local vendors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-pollinator-festival-to-celebrate-the-city-becoming-a-bee-city-usa/ #VancouverWA #PollinatorFestival #BeeCityUSA #ClarkCountyEvents #NativePlants #Pollinators #EnvironmentalEducation #VancouverBeeProject #XercesSociety #SustainableLandscaping
Early morning blaze turns into fatality
A devastating three-alarm fire early Thursday morning at Ridgecrest Apartments in Hazel Dell resulted in one fatality, one person seriously injured, and major displacement across 12 units. Fire crews from multiple districts responded, and the investigation is ongoing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/early-morning-blaze-turns-into-fatality/ #HazelDell #ApartmentFire #ClarkCountyFire #FatalFire #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #ClarkCountyToday #FireInvestigation #RedCross #News
Rob Anderson’s case against four Clark County councilors delayed
Rob Anderson’s lawsuit over the removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board was delayed after a judge didn’t receive case files in time. The hearing is now set for July 9, just one day after the C-TRAN board’s next meeting. Anderson alleges Open Public Meetings Act violations and says delays favor the defense. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rob-andersons-case-against-four-clark-county-councilors-delayed/ #RobAnderson #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #OpenMeetings #PublicComment #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #LightRail #CouncilLawsuit #WashingtonLaw
Public Health issues warning for Vancouver Lake due to elevated toxin levels
Clark County Public Health has issued a warning for Vancouver Lake due to high cyanotoxin levels from harmful algae. Swimming and animal contact are discouraged while the advisory remains in place. Lacamas Lake remains under a similar warning. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-issues-warning-for-vancouver-lake-due-to-elevated-toxin-levels-4/ #VancouverLake #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #Cyanotoxins #HarmfulAlgae #LakeSafety #LacamasLake #WaterAdvisory #ToxinWarning #WashingtonState
Opinion: More payers, not fewer, needed in health care
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center says Washington’s efforts to expand public health care are backfiring. She criticizes SB 5083 and HB 1392 for shifting costs to private payers and argues for a more competitive, multi-payer system. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-more-payers-not-fewer-needed-in-health-care/ #Opinion #HealthCareCosts #ElizabethNew #ElizabethHovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SB5083 #HB1392 #InsurancePremiums #Medicaid #UniversalCare #CostShifting