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Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in Washington

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson meets with his state’s military leadership as President Trump sends National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles protests, setting up a legal battle over state sovereignty. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-prepares-for-possibility-of-trump-deploying-troops-in-washington/ #Washington #NationalGuard #StateSovereignty #Immigration #Protests

Jun 11, 20255 min

Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for June 25 in Vancouver

In this episode, we discuss the Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for 11 a.m. June 25 at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Site in Vancouver to honor veterans on the 75th anniversary of the war’s start. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/korean-war-veterans-remembrance-ceremony-set-for-june-25-in-vancouver/ #Korea75thAnniversary #VeteransRemembrance #Vancouver #CommunityTribute #ClarkCountyToday

Jun 10, 20252 min

Opinion: You want to know how much Washington State now taxes you?

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center details Washington State’s recent 2025 tax increases and their estimated cost to a $75,000 earner. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-want-to-know-how-much-washington-state-now-taxes-you/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WashingtonTaxes #BudgetShortfall #OpinionColumns

Jun 10, 20253 min

Opinion: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson defends lawlessness in California

The Washington State Republican Party issued a statement calling out Gov. Bob Ferguson for supporting a partisan letter opposing President Trump’s lawful use of the National Guard in California. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-gov-bob-ferguson-defends-lawlessness-in-california/ #BobFerguson #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #ANTIFA #WashingtonPolitics #HouseBill1321 #WAGOP #OpinionColumn #ClarkCountyToday #VancouverWA

Jun 10, 20252 min

Heritage Foundation ranks WA state 46th out of 51 in election integrity

Bill Bruch outlines Washington State's low ranking on the Heritage Foundation’s Election Integrity Scorecard and advocates for a new citizens’ initiative requiring proof of citizenship to vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/heritage-foundation-ranks-wa-state-46th-out-of-51-in-election-integrity/ #BillBruch #HeritageFoundation #electionintegrity #voterID #WashingtonState #citizensinitiative #JimWalsh #HB1585 #IL26126 #WAelections

Jun 10, 20254 min

McLoughlin Heights Church of God hosts Community Safety & Wellness Day

McLoughlin Heights Church of God will host Community Safety & Wellness Day on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Vancouver, with booths, activities, and a closing worship service. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mcloughlin-heights-church-of-god-hosts-community-safety-wellness-day/ #VancouverWA #CommunityWellness #FamilyEvent #McLoughlinHeightsChurch #ClarkCountyEvents #RedCross #CPRtraining #FireSafety #ClarkCountyHistory #FreeEvent

Jun 10, 20251 min

Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban

A full recreational burn ban goes into effect June 13 in Vancouver, citing dry conditions and wildfire risk. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-marshal-issues-recreational-burn-ban-6/ #Vancouver #burnban #wildfireseason #firesafety #ClarkCounty #HeidiScarpelli #firemarshal #communityalert #recreationalburning #publicsafety

Jun 10, 20252 min

State-federal tensions over ICE rise as Trump deploys troops against LA protests

President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and potentially U.S. Marines to Los Angeles over immigration protests, raising constitutional questions and sparking a legal challenge from California leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-federal-tensions-over-ice-rise-as-trump-deploys-troops-against-la-protests/ #DonaldTrump #GavinNewsom #CaliforniaNationalGuard #ICE #StateSovereignty #Marines #10thAmendment #ImmigrationProtests #RobBonta #TomHoman

Jun 10, 20256 min

Coroner says Decker girls died of suffocation as search for their father continues

The Chelan County Coroner has confirmed that Olivia, Evelyn and Paityn Decker died of suffocation, as federal authorities take over the search for their father, Travis Decker. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/coroner-says-decker-girls-died-of-suffocation-as-search-for-their-father-continues/ #Vancouver #TravisDecker #childcustody #mentalhealth #familycourts #ChelanCounty #homicide #parentingissues #WhitneyDecker #MaraleeMcLean

Jun 10, 20256 min

Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution team up to teach at elementary school in Woodland

Fourth-graders at Columbia Elementary in Woodland learned about the American Revolution from SAR and DAR members dressed in 1700s fashion with tools, crafts, and historical reenactments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/sons-daughters-of-the-american-revolution-team-up-to-teach-at-elementary-school-in-woodland/ #WoodlandWA #AmericanRevolution #YouthEducation #ClarkCounty #SAR #DAR #HistoryMatters #HandsOnLearning

Jun 10, 20252 min

Opinion: The elephant in Hearing Room A

Joe Cortright warns that Oregon’s Legislature is pushing through a massive highway funding bill without accounting for soaring costs tied to the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-elephant-in-hearing-room-a/ #JoeCortright #I5Bridge #OregonTransportation #TollRevenue #GasTax #Vancouver #OpinionColumn #Legislature #FundingDelays

Jun 10, 20255 min

Opinion: Washington EV sales have stalled and are far short of state's arbitrary targets

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center criticizes Washington’s stalled EV sales and says legislative mandates are expensive, political, and counterproductive. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-ev-sales-have-stalled-and-are-far-short-of-states-arbitrary-targets/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #EVsales #ToddMyers #CO2emissions #Tesla #TransportationStrategy #ElectricVehicles #OpinionColumn #StateLegislation #Vancouver

Jun 10, 20254 min

Letter: Property taxes – ugh!

Vancouver resident Bob Zak reacts to a large increase in his home assessment and criticizes the recent tax policies enacted by the Democrat Legislature and Governor Ferguson. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-property-taxes-ugh/ #BobZak #PropertyTaxes #VancouverWA #HomeAssessment #TaxIncrease #GovernorFerguson #ClarkCountyOpinion #LetterToTheEditor #HazelDell #Lakeshore

Jun 9, 20251 min

Letter: ‘The city of Vancouver's approach to homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek is a revolving door of eviction and relocation’

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi criticizes the city’s handling of homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek, citing environmental and public health concerns related to ongoing pollution of Vancouver Lake. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-of-vancouvers-approach-to-homeless-camps-along-burnt-bridge-creek-is-a-revolving-door-of-eviction-and-relocation/ #PeterBracchi #VancouverLake #BurntBridgeCreek #PFAS #HomelessCamps #StormWater #LakeVancesspool #EnvironmentalImpact #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCountyOpinion

Jun 9, 20252 min

Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on June 18

WorkSource Vancouver will host a free hiring event on June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, offering job seekers the chance to meet with employers and explore career openings across multiple industries. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/hiring-event-at-worksource-vancouver-on-june-18/ #WorkSourceVancouver #VancouverJobs #HiringEvent #JobFair #CareerOpportunities #ClarkCountyWA #WorkforceDevelopment #JuneEvents #JobSearch

Jun 9, 20252 min

Opinion: ‘Comply with the appropriate and lawful requests of officers and see how that works for you’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on recent attacks against law enforcement officers, his own experiences during traffic stops, and why he supports FBI Director Patel's firm stance on violence against police. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-comply-with-the-appropriate-and-lawful-requests-of-officers-and-see-how-that-works-for-you/ #KenVance #lawenforcement #LosAngeles #NationalGuard #opinioncolumn #ICE #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #speedingticket #trafficstop

Jun 9, 20256 min

Youth make the sale at the 2025 Junior Market in downtown Vancouver

Hundreds of young CEOs filled Esther Short Park on Saturday for the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s fourth annual Lemonade Day Junior Market. More than 250 youth ran booths selling handmade goods and showcasing business skills learned through the My Lemonade Day program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/youth-make-the-sale-at-the-2025-junior-market-in-downtown-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #JuniorMarket #LemonadeDay #YouthEntrepreneurs #GreaterVancouverChamber #EstherShortPark #AnneMcEnernyOgle #TimClevenger #JanetKenefsky #Entrepreneurship

Jun 8, 20252 min

National search yields a new deputy city manager for Vancouver

Jeff Towery, currently city manager of McMinnville, Oregon, has been offered the deputy city manager role in Vancouver following a national search. He will oversee multiple departments and brings decades of local government leadership experience. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/national-search-yields-a-new-deputy-city-manager-for-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #JeffTowery #CityManager #CityLeadership #PublicService #LocalGovernment #McMinnvilleOR #SpringfieldOR #LonPluckhahn #CityofVancouver

Jun 8, 20251 min

One person dies in fatal motorcycle vs. truck collision

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a collision with a pickup truck at NE 173rd Circle and NE 142nd Avenue in Battle Ground on Friday afternoon. The driver of the truck remained on scene and is cooperating with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-person-dies-in-fatal-motorcycle-vs-truck-collision/ #BattleGround #MotorcycleCrash #ClarkCountySheriff #TrafficInvestigation #FatalCollision #PickupTruck #Motorcyclist #CrashInvestigation #BreakingNews #NE142nd

Jun 8, 20251 min

Tim Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State

A Thurston County judge rejected anti-tax activist Tim Eyman’s attempt to recall Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over a disputed parents’ rights referendum. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tim-eyman-loses-recall-attempt-against-wa-secretary-of-state/ #WashingtonPolitics #TimEyman #SteveHobbs #Initiative2081 #ParentalRights #Referendum #Recall #EmergencyClause #CourtRuling

Jun 7, 20254 min

Opinion: State lawmakers need to examine their role in health care cost increases

Columnist Elizabeth New explains how state taxes and price controls are hiking Washington health-care costs and threatening hospitals and physician groups. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-lawmakers-need-to-examine-their-role-in-health-care-cost-increases/ #HealthCareCosts #WashingtonState #OpinionColumn #ElizabethNewHovde #HealthcarePolicy #Taxes

Jun 6, 20253 min

Opinion: A fun guide to teaching money smarts at any age

Vancouver banker Herman Day shares playful, age-appropriate ways to teach financial literacy from preschool through adulthood, proving money talks can be fun. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-fun-guide-to-teaching-money-smarts-at-any-age/ #FinancialLiteracy #MoneySmarts #Budgeting #FamilyFinance #Savings #WaFdBank

Jun 6, 20255 min

Senior spotlight: Seton Catholic’s Josephine Abbott creates her own history with historic project

Seton Catholic’s Josephine Abbott—Eagle Scout, performer and now award-winning filmmaker—shares how she crafted an animated short on Sybil Ludington that topped the state Sons of the American Revolution contest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/senior-spotlight-seton-catholics-josephine-abbott-creates-her-own-history-with-historic-project/ #SetonCatholic #YouthAchievement #HistoricFilms #SybilLudington #VancouverWA #StudentSpotlight #ClarkCounty

Jun 6, 20255 min

Chat with champions: Family-first philosophy leads Columbia River boys soccer to another title

Columbia River Rapids seniors reflect on their family-first mindset that powered the program to a second boys 2A soccer crown in three seasons under coach Matt Newman. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/chat-with-champions-family-first-philosophy-leads-columbia-river-boys-soccer-to-another-title/ #ColumbiaRiver #StateChamps #WASoccer #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty

Jun 6, 20255 min

Lemonade Day Junior Market set for Saturday at Esther Short Park

The Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Lemonade Day Junior Market brings 250+ young entrepreneurs to Esther Short Park on June 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; shop their creations and support youth business skills. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/lemonade-day-junior-market-set-for-saturday-at-esther-short-park/ #LemonadeDay #JuniorMarket #VancouverWA #YouthEntrepreneur #GreaterVancouverChamber

Jun 6, 20251 min

Battle Ground Public Schools to offer free meals this summer

Battle Ground Public Schools will offer free breakfasts and lunches to anyone 18 or younger at Maple Grove Primary and CAM Academy on weekdays from June 17 to Aug. 14 (except July 4), thanks to the USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-offer-free-meals-this-summer/ #BattleGround #FreeMeals #SummerMeals #ClarkCounty #USDA #Community

Jun 6, 20251 min

Overnight closures of I-5 in Vancouver for pavement repair work, June 8, 9, 11 and 12

WSDOT will close lanes and ramps on I-5 near Vancouver overnight June 8–12 for pavement repairs; expect detours, slow down and check real-time travel tools before you go. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/overnight-closures-of-i-5-in-vancouver-for-pavement-repair-work-june-8-9-11-and-12/ #WSDOT #I5 #Vancouver #Roadwork #TravelAdvisory #ClarkCounty #Transportation

Jun 6, 20252 min

Battle Ground to celebrate reopening of newly remodeled Senior Center

Battle Ground invites the community to a June 16 ribbon cutting for its upgraded Senior Center, now featuring enhanced accessibility, modern amenities and more space for events. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-to-celebrate-reopening-of-newly-remodeled-senior-center/ #BattleGround #SeniorCenter #RibbonCutting #ClarkCounty #Washington #Seniors #Community #Accessibility #GrantFunding

Jun 6, 20253 min

FBI, local partners interrupt IED and mass shooting event

FBI Portland and local partners arrested a Columbia County juvenile who plotted a chlorine bomb and mass shooting at Kelso’s Three Rivers Mall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fbi-local-partners-interrupt-ied-and-mass-shooting-event/ #FBI #ThreeRiversMall #Kelso #IED #MassShooting #ColumbiaCounty #Oregon #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #Washington

Jun 6, 20252 min

Vancouver Police make arrest in shooting investigation

Vancouver Police have taken Jarod Ngiraibuuch into custody for the May 27 drive-by shooting near the Jim Parsley Center; detectives also recovered a stolen handgun and arrested two juveniles in the case. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-make-arrest-in-shooting-investigation-3/ #VancouverWA #PoliceUpdate #CommunitySafety #DriveByShooting #ClarkCountyNews #VancouverPolice

Jun 6, 20252 min

POLL: Should Clark County help enforce federal immigration laws?

This week’s poll asks Clark County residents whether local deputies should assist in federal immigration enforcement, or limit involvement to emergencies and warrants as current state law dictates. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-clark-county-help-enforce-federal-immigration-laws/ #immigrationpolicy #ClarkCounty #SheriffHorch #publicsafety #federallaw #sanctuaryjurisdiction #lawenforcement #weeklypoll

Jun 6, 20250 min

Murder of three Wenatchee sisters highlights complexity of family court cases

A tragic case in Wenatchee involving three murdered sisters has ignited debate over Washington’s family court system and a new custody law. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/murder-of-three-wenatchee-sisters-highlights-complexity-of-family-court-cases/ #Wenatchee #FamilyCourt #ChildProtection #HB1620 #WashingtonState #ParentingPlans #TravisDecker #DomesticViolence #MentalHealth #Custody

Jun 6, 20255 min

WAGOP joins regional movement to end vote-by-mail

The Washington State Republican Party, led by Chairman Jim Walsh, joins a regional citizen movement advocating for one-day, in-person voting with voter ID and proof of citizenship. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/politics/wagop-joins-regional-movement-to-end-vote-by-mail/ #WAGOP #JimWalsh #ENDVBM #ElectionIntegrity #VoteByMail #RNC #VoterID #ProofOfCitizenship #InitiativeIL23126 #WashingtonPolitics

Jun 6, 20252 min

Letter: ‘Protect Vancouver’s future Public Market’

Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's massive approaches will harm Vancouver’s future Public Market and that a tunnel would be cleaner, quieter, and more community-friendly. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-protect-vancouvers-future-public-market/ #BobOrtblad #GregJohnson #PublicMarket #VancouverWA #I5Bridge #Terminal1 #IBRproject #TunnelAlternative #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty

Jun 6, 20251 min

Detectives make unlawful firearm arrest in Woodland

A convicted felon was arrested in Woodland after attempting to trade a fully automatic submachine gun, suppressor, and motorcycle for an ATV, prompting a coordinated response from Cowlitz County CRT and SWAT. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/detectives-make-unlawful-firearm-arrest-in-woodland/ #Woodland #CowlitzCounty #SWAT #firearmarrest #submachinegun #feloninarms #illegalfirearms #lawenforcement #ATVtrade #crimeupdate

Jun 6, 20252 min

Kim Hamlik announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission, District 2, Position 3

Kim Hamlik, a longtime Vancouver resident and community leader, has announced her candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission. Her campaign highlights experience in education, nonprofit service, and civic engagement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/kim-hamlik-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-charter-review-commission-district-2-position-3/ #KimHamlik #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #VancouverWA #LocalElections #CommunityLeadership #VeteranSupport #YouthPrograms #ResponsibleGrowth #CivicEngagement

Jun 6, 20251 min

Furry Friends volunteers encourage community contributions to feed kittens

Furry Friends is caring for around 150 kittens and is going through food faster than ever. With no government funding and only volunteers to help, the nonprofit is urging community support through donations and its Amazon wish list. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/furry-friends-volunteers-encourage-community-contributions-to-feed-kittens/ #FurryFriends #kittenrescue #animalwelfare #vancouverwa #communitysupport #nonprofit #donationsneeded #volunteers #catrescue #kittenseason

Jun 5, 20251 min

Victims of Tuesday homicide in Battle Ground identified

This news report covers the identification of the two homicide victims found Tuesday morning in Battle Ground as Tiffany Vela and Spencer Jones, with a third person critically injured. The Battle Ground Police and Clark County Major Crimes Team continue investigating. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/victims-of-tuesday-homicide-in-battle-ground-identified/ #BattleGround #Homicide #TiffanyVela #SpencerJones #ClarkCounty #CrimeInvestigation

Jun 5, 20251 min

Camas celebrates recovery of the Little Bronze Girl statue, including one family with a special bond to the work of art

This story by Paul Valencia recounts the recovery of the Little Bronze Girl statue in downtown Camas and explores the meaningful family connection of Olivia Brotherton and her grandfather Randy Curtis, who helped restore the statue’s missing book in 2014. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-celebrates-recovery-of-the-little-bronze-girl-statue-including-one-family-with-a-special-bond-to-the-work-of-art/ #LittleBronzeGirl #Camas #PublicArt #Community #OliviaBrotherton #RandyCurtis #StatueRecovery #DowntownCamas

Jun 5, 20253 min

Opinion: IBR fails Metro ‘green’ priorities and safe system evaluation

This opinion piece by John Ley discusses a Metro analysis that shows the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program falls short of key Regional Transportation Plan goals including safety, climate action, and mobility, with travel times and congestion predicted to worsen by 2045. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibr-fails-metro-green-priorities-and-safe-system-evaluation/ #JohnLey #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #RegionalTransportationPlan #Transportation #ClimateAction #Safety #Vancouver #Metro

Jun 5, 20256 min

Opinion: The Minimum Wage Trap – Why higher wages don’t solve Washington’s affordability crisis

Washington Policy Center's Mark Harmsworth critiques the idea that higher minimum wages solve Washington’s affordability crisis, pointing to evidence that increased costs, inflation, and job cuts often follow. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-minimum-wage-trap-why-higher-wages-dont-solve-washingtons-affordability-crisis/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #minimumwage #affordabilitycrisis #inflation #smallbusiness #ALICEreport #housingcost #Seattle #Bellingham

Jun 5, 20253 min

Manhunt continues for father suspected of killing three daughters near Wenatchee

Travis Decker remains at large after his three young daughters were found dead near Wenatchee, Washington, with zip-tied hands and plastic bags over their heads. Authorities continue their search, while the community raises funds for the grieving family. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/manhunt-continues-for-father-suspected-of-killing-three-daughters-near-wenatchee/ #TravisDecker #Wenatchee #Murder #MentalHealth #GoFundMe #MissingPersons #ChelanCounty #EndangeredAlert #CrimeNews #Justice

Jun 5, 20255 min

Public Health issues warning for Lacamas Lake due to elevated toxin levels

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning for Lacamas Lake due to elevated toxin levels. The harmful algae blooms pose health risks, and public health advises against swimming, water contact for animals, and drinking lake water. Follow the advisory for updates. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-issues-warning-for-lacamas-lake-due-to-elevated-toxin-levels-6/ #Camas #PublicHealth #WaterSafety #Cyanotoxins #AlgaeBloom #LacamasLake #ClarkCountyToday #WaterSafetyTips

Jun 5, 20252 min

Opinion: ‘Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican’

Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumula shares his reflections on Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment, addressing the importance of unity, accountability, and context in internal party disagreements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-thou-shalt-not-speak-ill-of-any-fellow-republican/ #MatthewBumula #ClarkCountyRepublicans #OpinionColumn #Reagan11thCommandment #WAGOP #VancouverWA #GOPunity #ConservativeVoices #PoliticalEthics #ClarkCountyPolitics

Jun 5, 20255 min

Raptors bring in new food choices for fans at the RORC

The Ridgefield Raptors are serving up more than baseball this season, with new food vendors including Rally’s Bento Truck, PNW Kettle Corn, and the Eight Cow Creamery truck adding delicious options at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-bring-in-new-food-choices-for-fans-at-the-rorc/ #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCountyEats #PNWfood #EightCowCreamery #PNWKettleCorn #RallysBentoTruck #RORC #ClarkCountyBaseball #LocalVendors

Jun 4, 20253 min

Letter: The Charterist – General introduction to Home Rule

Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay introduces a new essay series exploring the history and development of Clark County’s Home Rule Charter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-charterist-general-introduction-to-home-rule/ #JohnJay #ClarkCountyCharter #HomeRule #CountyCouncil #Freeholders #CharterReview #VancouverWA #Opinion #LocalGovernment #LetterToTheEditor

Jun 4, 20254 min

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival wins best in state

The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival has received the Spotlight Award for Best Special Event from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, honoring its role in advancing arts access and economic vitality in Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-arts-music-festival-wins-best-in-state/ #VancouverArtsFestival #VancouverWA #WashingtonRecreation #VancouverSymphony #CommunityEvents #ArtsAccess #EstherShortPark #SouthwestWashington #InclusiveEvents #CulturalProgramming

Jun 4, 20252 min

Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities

Washington’s “Secure Your Load for Safer Roads” campaign returns this week with statewide patrols, community outreach, and discount gear promotions to prevent crashes and reduce roadside litter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities/ #SecureYourLoad #roadwaysafety #WashingtonState #WSDOT #WSP #EcologyWA #publicsafety #SecureLoadsWA #VancouverWA #litterprevention

Jun 4, 20254 min

Local artists invited to Camas Plein Air event and competition honoring the life of Marquita Call on Sept. 27

Local artists are invited to participate in the Camas Plein Air event on September 27, honoring the legacy of Marquita Call and offering $2,800 in prizes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/local-artists-invited-to-camas-plein-air-event-and-competition-honoring-the-life-of-marquita-call-on-sept-27/ #CamasPleinAir #MarquitaCall #LizPike #KenKlos #Camas #LocalArt #ArtEvent #RedDoorGallery #PleinAir #ClarkCounty

Jun 4, 20252 min

Volunteers needed for county’s Accessible Community Advisory Committee

Clark County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Accessible Community Advisory Committee to advise on disability inclusion and emergency planning. Submit your application by July 7. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-countys-accessible-community-advisory-committee/ #disabilityaccess #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #publicservice #communityengagement #inclusionmatters #emergencyplanning #accessibility #volunteersneeded

Jun 4, 20252 min