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Opinion: Schools notifying parents about the kinds of care kids can decide on their own didn’t make it
Elizabeth New argues that a missed opportunity in Olympia has left parents in the dark about what medical services their children can access at school without consent.She warns this harms trust in public schools. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-schools-notifying-parents-about-the-kinds-of-care-kids-can-decide-on-their-own-didnt-make-it/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #parentalrights #schoolpolicy #studentprivacy
Ridgefield School District invites community to help shape new Strategic Plan
Ridgefield School District is kicking off its Strategic Plan process and wants input from the whole community. Hear when and where you can share your voice.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-school-district-invites-community-to-help-shape-new-strategic-plan/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Ridgefield #strategicplan #educationplanning
Julianne Lawrence is first paid director of Two Rivers Heritage Museum
Julianne Lawrence steps into a historic role as the first paid director of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal. Hear how her personal and professional roots are shaping the museum’s future.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/julianne-lawrence-is-first-paid-director-of-two-rivers-heritage-museum/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washougal #museumleadership #heritagepreservation
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools breaks ground on new building to support construction trades at Fort Vancouver High School with the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund
A new construction trades center is coming to Fort Vancouver High School thanks to donor support. Hear how it aims to boost career training and local workforce readiness.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foundation-for-vancouver-public-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-building-to-support-construction-trades-at-fort-vancouver-high-school-with-the-ed-and-dollie-lynch-fund/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #constructiontrades #welding #vocationaltraining
Save Vancouver Streets has its day in court, waits on ruling
A local initiative effort reaches the courtroom as Save Vancouver Streets challenges the city’s refusal to act. Hear what both sides argued, and why a ruling is still pending.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-vancouver-streets-has-its-day-in-court-waits-on-ruling/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #SaveVancouverStreets #ballotinitiative
Opinion: Off-road vehicles in the neighborhood
Doug Dahl unpacks the legal and safety issues around off-road vehicles being used on public neighborhood roads—especially by underage riders.Hear how his column breaks down each law that may be violated and why boundaries matter. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-off-road-vehicles-in-the-neighborhood/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #offroadvehicles #publicsafety #WashingtonState
IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge
Construction of the I-5 Bridge replacement could take 15 years and cost up to $7 billion — with tolls expected by 2027 and only one contractor currently interested. Read the full story to understand the tolling, bidding, and property impact concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-only-has-single-firm-interested-in-managing-the-project-to-replace-i-5-bridge/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #I5Bridge #tolling #transportation
POLL: Is America more united or more divided today than it was a decade ago?
Is America more united or more divided than it was 10 years ago? Stephen Davis visited Vancouver this week with a bold message about overcoming identity politics — and it got us thinking. Vote now: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-is-america-more-united-or-more-divided-than-it-was-a-decade-ago/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews
The Study of Sports Podcast, May 8, 2025: Girls flag football is coming to Washington high schools, but how do administrators start a new sport?
In this episode of The Study of Sports, reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss how officials start a new sport.Girls flag football has been sanctioned by the WIAA, but it is a new sport for high schools in Southwest Washington. There are more questions than answers at the moment, but the administrators break down what they know now.We also talk about Camas pole vaulter Chase McGee and his incredible record. Then we talk about other records in the world of sports.We veer from sports to discuss In n Out Burger and a fun little tidbit of information about the possibility of In-n-Out Burger opening a restaurant in east Vancouver. It is already there on at least one online map!Our podcast format is simple: A longtime sports reporter (Paul Valencia) discusses high school sports, and more, with longtime sports administrators and former coaches. Cale Piland is the former head football coach at Evergreen and Union and is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Tony Liberatore is a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River and is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver. We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.Send us your thoughts at: [email protected]://www.clarkcountytoday.com/#ClarkCountyWa #localnews #highschoolsports #girlsflagfootball #sportsadministration #Camas #VancouverWa #InNOutBurger #WIAA #studentathletes
Stephen Davis brings his message of unity with Turning Point USA presentation in Vancouver
Stephen Davis brought his message of unity and personal transformation to Vancouver during a Turning Point USA event. Hear how he challenges identity politics and encourages youth to think critically and lean into shared values.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/stephen-davis-brings-his-message-of-unity-with-turning-point-usa-presentation-in-vancouver/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TurningPointUSA #StephenDavis #unity #Americanvalues #DEI #CRT #youthoutreach #VancouverWa
Cardinals elect American pope to lead Catholic church
The Catholic Church has elected its first American pope — Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV. A historic shift in Vatican leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cardinals-elect-american-pope-to-lead-catholic-church/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #CatholicChurch #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #RobertFrancisPrevost
Camas Police arrest robbery suspect
Camas Police responded quickly to a report of armed robbery Thursday morning and arrested a 19-year-old suspect nearby. Officers recovered a firearm, a mask, and the stolen property. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-police-arrest-robbery-suspect/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Camas #Vancouver #robbery #publicsafety #CamasPolice #policereport #Washingtonstate #ClarkCounty
CCSO deputy involved in deadly force incident
A Clark County deputy reported using deadly force during a DUI investigation after a physical altercation broke out. The case is now under independent investigation. Read more at ClarkCountyToday.com. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-deputy-involved-in-deadly-force-incident/#ClarkCounty #localnews #VancouverWA #RidgefieldWA #CCSO #lawenforcement
Opinion: Revolution or revival?
Is America facing a Marxist revolution — or a cultural revival? In this opinion piece, Nancy Churchill outlines what she sees as a fight for the soul of the country. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-revolution-or-revival/#ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #AmericaFirst #opinioncolumn #DangerousRhetoric #NancyChurchill #Vancouver
WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill
Grocers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners say Washington's latest tax plan could make food more expensive — and they want Governor Ferguson to act. Hear what’s at stake and why a special session could be triggered. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-pressed-to-veto-1-8b-piece-of-democrats-tax-bill/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #taxpolicy #WashingtonState #groceries #restaurants #vancouverwa #businessnews #GovFerguson #budget
CCSO makes arrest in attempted kidnapping investigation
A teenage girl reported being approached by an armed man in Vancouver — now a 31-year-old has been arrested after a neighborhood search and surveillance review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-in-attempted-kidnapping-investigation/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #publicsafety #crimealert #CCSO
Changing roles: Brian Witherspoon accepts position as head coach of Camas girls basketball
Brian Witherspoon brings new leadership to the Camas girls basketball team after a season revitalizing his coaching spirit with the boys program. Hear how he plans to blend experience, energy, and a fresh vision to keep the Papermakers competitive. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/changing-roles-brian-witherspoon-accepts-position-as-head-coach-of-camas-girls-basketball/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Camas #highschoolsports #basketball #CamasHighSchool #Papermakers #Washingtonstate
Vehicle crashes into Vancouver Fire Station 6 during emergency response
A late-night crash into Vancouver Fire Station 6 raised safety concerns — even the electrified fence couldn’t stop it. No injuries reported. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vehicle-crashes-into-vancouver-fire-station-6-during-emergency-response/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #firestation #emergencyresponse #VancouverFire #newsupdate
Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’
Thomas Schenk of Amboy warns that Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and possible future limits on initiatives could silence voters’ voices in Washington state. Read or listen to the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-its-said-sarcasm-is-the-lowest-form-of-wit/#ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonPolitics #citizenrights #stategovernment #initiativeprocess #referendum #emergencyclause #politicalopinion #ClarkCounty
Letter: ‘We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them’
Camas resident Anna Miller reflects on a proposed self-deportation program introduced by former President Trump, offering financial support and a path to legal re-entry. Hear her take on how this could benefit both enforcement and the economy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-were-going-to-give-them-some-money-and-a-plane-ticket-and-then-were-going-to-work-with-them/#localnews #ClarkCountyWa #immigration #Trump #selfdeportation #Washingtonstate #Camas #economicgrowth
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy UW building, 30 arrested
Dozens of protesters were arrested after occupying a University of Washington building in protest of the school’s ties to Boeing. Officials say more campus unrest could follow. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-occupy-uw-building-30-arrested/#localnews #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Boeing #UniversityOfWashington #studentprotests #FreePalestine #SuperUW #RileyGaines #news
Sen. Braun praises UW officials for response to Monday protests, calls for prosecutions
Sen. John Braun praised University of Washington officials and law enforcement after Monday’s violent protests led to multiple arrests. He called for full prosecutions and emphasized the need to protect free speech and campus safety. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sen-braun-praises-uw-officials-for-response-to-monday-protests-calls-for-prosecutions/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Seattle #UniversityofWashington #Boeing #campussafety #JohnBraun #RileyGaines #protests
Largest parade in Southwest Washington bands together for a better tomorrow
Hazel Dell’s 59th annual Parade of Bands returns May 17 with more than 120 entries and 24 school bands. Streets will close at 9:30 a.m. — get all the details here: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/largest-parade-in-southwest-washington-bands-together-for-a-better-tomorrow/#ClarkCounty #localnews #ParadeOfBands #HazelDell #communityevent #WashingtonState #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyEvents #highschoolbands #supportlocal
Don’t leave tax dollars on the table; learn about county’s tax exemption program at May 16 event in Washougal
Clark County is helping seniors and people with disabilities access tax relief. Learn how to qualify and where to get help on May 16 in Washougal. Read more: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/dont-leave-tax-dollars-on-the-table-learn-about-countys-tax-exemption-program-at-may-16-event-in-washougal/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washingtonstate #Washougal #propertytaxrelief #taxexemption #seniorcitizens #disabilitysupport #ClarkCountyWa #communityevent
Trades Tuesday is here, hoping to become a trend in area schools
Could “Trades Tuesday” become the next big thing in schools? A new campaign in Southwest Washington is encouraging teachers to wear gear that promotes careers in the trades. It’s all about sparking conversations and preparing the next generation of skilled workers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/trades-tuesday-is-here-hoping-to-become-a-trend-in-area-schools/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #TradesTuesday #SkilledTrades #CareersInConstruction #HighSchoolJobs #ConstructionCareers
Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington's government keeps failing
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center calls for a shift from top-down policymaking to local trial-and-error innovation backed by accountability. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-the-2025-legislature-tells-us-about-why-washingtons-government-keeps-failing/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAlegislature #trialanderror #publicpolicy #EVtax #Portland #Seattle #Vancouver
Busy pavement season ahead on Vancouver streets
Vancouver’s 2025 pavement season will resurface streets and upgrade ADA curb ramps in 20 neighborhoods. Expect traffic alerts and major improvements citywide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/busy-pavement-season-ahead-on-vancouver-streets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #paving #roadwork #ADAcompliance #transportation #summerprojects
Popular People’s Choice Award returns for 66th annual Battle Ground Public Schools district art show
Battle Ground’s 66th annual student art show is back with online voting for the People’s Choice Award open through May 12 and winners announced May 27. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/popular-peoples-choice-award-returns-for-66th-annual-battle-ground-public-schools-district-art-show/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #studentart #BattleGround #visualarts #artshow #youthevents #schooldistrict #arteducation
Work by two local artists on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery
Now on display at Vancouver’s Rebecca Anstine Gallery: work from artists Jason Litts and Allan Oliver, blending surrealism and spiritual abstraction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/work-by-two-local-artists-on-display-at-the-rebecca-anstine-gallery/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #artgallery #Vancouver #publicart #JasonLitts #AllanOliver #fineart #surrealism #liquidacrylic
Pooneh Gray Files for Vancouver City Council
Vancouver businesswoman Pooneh Gray is running for City Council, promising solutions on homelessness, public safety, and justice. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pooneh-gray-files-for-vancouver-city-council/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #citycouncil #homelessness #publicsafety #behavioralhealth #womeninpolitics
WA family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by federal OSPI probe
A Wenatchee family’s push to protect girls’ sports gains federal backing as the U.S. investigates Washington’s gender inclusion policies.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-family-at-center-of-fight-over-trans-athletes-heartened-by-federal-ospi-probe/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TitleIX #transathletes #FERPA #womenssports #WashingtonState #studentathletes #OSPI #parentalrights
Clark County, partners break ground on construction of Curtin Creek Community Park
Clark County has broken ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie, with an opening expected in spring 2026 and plans including trails, sports courts, and a playground.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-partners-break-ground-on-construction-of-curtin-creek-community-park/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #CurtinCreekPark #communitydevelopment #WashingtonState #parksandrec #BrushPrairie #publicprojects #outdoorrecreation #familyfriendly
Battle Ground Police celebrate Excellence in Service at awards ceremony
Battle Ground Police honored Detective Ethan Poki as 2024 Officer of the Year and recognized several staff for life-saving and commendable service.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-police-celebrate-excellence-in-service-at-awards-ceremony/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #BattleGroundPolice #OfficerOfTheYear #publicsafety #WashingtonState #lawenforcement #communityservice #policeawards #policerecognition
Letter: Vancouver needs broader leadership than just a teacher’s lens
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls for new leadership in the city’s next mayoral election, urging broader experience and inclusive vision. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-needs-broader-leadership-than-just-a-teachers-lens/ #VancouverMayor #DEIleadership #PeterBracchi #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #civicleadership #inclusivegovernance #election2025 #VancouverWA
State representative: Expect sticker shock when Interstate Bridge project officials reveal price, tolling plans
Rep. John Ley says the public should prepare for massive cost increases and unaffordable tolls in the Interstate Bridge replacement plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-representative-expect-sticker-shock-when-interstate-bridge-project-officials-reveal-price-tolling-plans/ #InterstateBridge #transportationfunding #JohnLey #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #tolling #thirdbridge #lightrail #BattleGroundWA
Grade 13 introduces young, skilled talent to the local construction industry
Grade 13 brought 70 trade-skilled seniors face-to-face with 50+ companies hiring in Clark County’s construction industry. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/grade-13-introduces-young-skilled-talent-to-the-local-construction-industry/ #Grade13 #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #HudsonsBayHigh #youthjobs #CareersInConstruction #technicaleducation
Town hall: Republicans say they are the ones fighting for the working class
Republican legislators in Battle Ground spoke out against tax hikes and called for more support for working-class residents and school accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/town-hall-republicans-say-they-are-the-ones-fighting-for-the-working-class/ #RepublicanTownHall #taxrelief #educationaccountability #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #BattleGroundWA #legislativeupdate #workingclassvoices #taxpolicy
Vancouver Police investigating homicide
Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning homicide following a deadly shooting on SE French Rd. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigating-homicide/ #VancouverPolice #homicideinvestigation #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #crimeupdate #policeinvestigation #VancouverWA #publicsafety #breakingstory
Vancouver Police arrest child sex abuser
Kaleb Mormance of Vancouver has been arrested on 17 felony charges following a national investigation into child sex abuse content. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-arrest-child-sex-abuser/ #VancouverPolice #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #childexploitation #FBI #WashingtonState #digitalcrime #lawenforcement #VPD #childsafety
Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Rep. John Ley recaps the 2025 legislative session, celebrating funding victories and warning about historic tax hikes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-session-was-full-of-ups-and-downs-and-many-learning-experiences/ #JohnLey #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #legislativeupdate #taxes #BattleGround #Vancouver #statebudget #WApolitics #representativeupdate #politicalnews
Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
Washington school districts are challenging OSPI gender identity policies in a growing Title IX dispute that could impact state and federal authority. Full report at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/title-ix-fight-escalates-as-wa-districts-push-back-on-gender-identity-policies/ #TitleIX #OSPI #parentalrights #schoolpolicy #genderidentity #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA
Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’
White House officials held a press briefing May 1 to discuss the administration’s “Restoring Common Sense” initiative as President Trump’s first 100 days are reviewed. Watch at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-white-house-holds-briefing-on-restoring-common-sense/ #WhiteHouse #Trump100Days #RestoringCommonSense #KarolineLeavitt #StephenMiller #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA
Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That's a wrap
Elizabeth New outlines the 2025 Legislature’s most impactful bills — from WA Cares changes to strike pay and new parental rights debates. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-legislature-2025-thats-a-wrap/ #2025session #ElizabethNew #WAPolicy #strikebenefits #WACares #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonLegislature
John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission
John Jay enters the race for Clark County Charter Review Commission, calling for government transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/john-jay-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCountyCharter #JohnJay #governmentefficiency #localleadership #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen will host a May 6 town hall addressing the fentanyl crisis and its impact on local families. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-city-councilor-leslie-lewallen-to-host-town-hall-on-fentanyl-crisis/ #fentanylcrisis #LeslieLewallen #CamasWA #opioidepidemic #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #publichealth #communitysafety #fentanyl
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center says new Washington transportation taxes will raise costs and miss the mark on road investment. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-lawmakers-increase-the-cost-of-driving-again/ #gastax #transportationpolicy #I5Bridge #lightrail #SenateBill5161 #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA
Candidate filing week begins Monday
Candidate Filing Week in Washington runs May 5–9, with deadlines fast approaching for those interested in public office. Learn how to file at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/candidate-filing-week-begins-monday/ #candidatefiling #WashingtonElections #publicoffice #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA #2025elections
Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6
WSDOT will close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on May 6 to inspect a bridge using a chain drag test. Know what to expect and how to detour at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/overnight-full-closure-of-i-5-near-woodland-for-bridge-inspection-may-6/ #I5Closure #WSDOT #WoodlandWA #transportationnews #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonState
17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
17th District legislators secured over $46 million for critical infrastructure and community projects across Southwest Washington. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/17th-district-lawmakers-secure-more-than-46-million-in-the-2025-27-capital-and-transportation-budgets/ #WashingtonStateLegislature #infrastructurefunding #Camas #Washougal #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WhiteSalmon #budget2025
Clark County partners with Department of Ecology to encourage residents to embrace reusable beverage containers
Clark County is kicking off a statewide campaign to encourage reusable beverage containers and cut down on single-use waste. Learn how to take the pledge at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-partners-with-department-of-ecology-to-encourage-residents-to-embrace-reusable-beverage-containers/ #BringYourOwnCup #sustainability #recycling #environmentalstewardship #greenliving #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA