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Opinion: Senate shenanigans – Income tax debate, double-standards
Opinion column by Elizabeth New with Washington Policy Center examines Senate Bill 6346, the proposed 9.9% tax on income above $1 million, the Senate’s 27-22 vote, and the constitutional and legal questions that could follow if the House of Representatives approves it. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-shenanigans-income-tax-debate-double-standards/ #WashingtonState #SB6346 #IncomeTax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ElizabethNew #TaxDebate #StateLegislature #Opinion
Battle Ground Public Schools opens 2026–27 enrollment for alternative, specialty programs and schools
Battle Ground Public Schools is now accepting applications for its alternative learning and specialty programs for the 2026-27 school year, including Battle Ground Virtual Academy, CASEE, CAM Academy, Open Doors, River HomeLink and Summit View High School, with varying deadlines and enrollment requirements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/battle-ground-public-schools-opens-2026-27-enrollment-for-alternative-specialty-programs-and-schools/ #BattleGroundWA #ClarkCountyWA #BattleGroundSchools #AlternativeLearning #SouthwestWashington
CCSO responds to assault at Heritage High School
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 2:47 p.m. Feb. 17 to an assault with a weapon at Heritage High School in Vancouver, where a 15-year-old student was stabbed in a bathroom and the suspect was taken into custody and booked into Juvenile Detention Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-responds-to-assault-at-heritage-high-school/ #ClarkCountyWA #VancouverWA #CCSO #HeritageHighSchool #SchoolSafety
Shipboard fire response at Port of Vancouver
Vancouver Fire Department crews responded at 9:14 p.m. Feb. 17 to a cargo hold fire aboard a 656-foot break bulk carrier at the Port of Vancouver, working alongside the ship’s crew and regional partners to stabilize the blaze in under four hours with no reported injuries. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/shipboard-fire-response-at-port-of-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #PortOfVancouver #VancouverFire #ShipboardFire #ColumbiaRiver #ClarkCountyWA
Foes called it the ‘initiative killer;’ now it’s dead in the WA Legislature
Senate Bill 5973, which would have added new restrictions on paying signature gatherers and required 1,000 signatures at filing, failed to advance in the Washington Legislature after drawing opposition from Let’s Go Washington and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foes-called-it-the-initiative-killer-now-its-dead-in-the-wa-legislature/ #WashingtonState #Politics #InitiativeProcess #LetsGoWashington #StateLegislature #WAStateStandard
Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’
In this letter to the editor, Washougal resident Mike Johnson argues that a proposed Clark County Council resolution condemns federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and urges support for federal immigration laws. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-intent-of-the-proposed-county-council-resolution-appears-to-be-a-general-condemnation-of-our-federal-immigration-enforcement-officers/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #Washougal #ICE #ImmigrationPolicy #LetterToTheEditor
WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes
The Washington State House approved House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1, create a new plan and transfer $4.5 billion, prompting sharp criticism from House Republicans and warnings from the LEOFF 1 Coalition about future pension impacts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-house-bill-raids-billions-from-pension-plan-while-lawmakers-also-pass-record-tax-hikes/ #WashingtonState #Politics #LEOFF1 #HouseBill2034 #StatePensions #TheCenterSquare
Prairie High School presents 'Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical'
Prairie High School in Brush Prairie will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation, with performances from Feb. 27 through March 7 and tickets currently on sale. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/prairie-high-school-presents-roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical/ #BrushPrairie #PrairieHighSchool #MatildaTheMusical #BattleGroundSchoolDistrict #HighSchoolTheater #YouthArts
Clark County Joint Lobby closing March 9 to June for remodeling project
Clark County’s Joint Lobby at the Public Service Center in Vancouver will close March 9 through June 2026 for safety and customer service upgrades, with property taxes still due April 30 and alternative payment options available. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-joint-lobby-closing-march-9-to-june-for-remodeling-project/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #PropertyTaxes #PublicServiceCenter #TreasurersOffice #LocalGovernment
Opinion: Ecology's war on private wells
Nancy Churchill outlines her concerns about a Department of Ecology lawsuit in Whatcom County Superior Court and House Bill 2544, arguing that private well owners in Washington state face reductions in water rights and expanded state control. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ecologys-war-on-private-wells/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #WaterRights #PrivateWells #DepartmentOfEcology #POWWRA #HouseBill2544
VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
After hours of heated debate, the Washington Senate passed Senate Bill 6346, a proposal to impose a 9.9% tax on personal income over $1 million, with amendments on diapers, the marriage penalty, and constitutional changes rejected before a 27-22 final vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-income-tax-bill-passes-wa-senate-after-hours-of-heated-debate/ #WashingtonState #SB6346 #MillionairesTax #WALegislature #JohnBraun #IncomeTax #StatePolitics
Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them
This letter to the editor from Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent details alleged redaction failures by Ridgefield School District in public records releases connected to a Ridgefield High School cheer coach investigation, raising concerns about student privacy and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-after-ignoring-the-students-ridgefield-school-district-outed-them/ #Opinion #Ridgefield #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #StudentPrivacy #PublicRecords #ClarkCounty
‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up
Washington state lawmakers received updated revenue projections showing an $827 million increase in the current two-year budget, as budget writers work to finalize a supplemental plan amid debate over income taxes, estate taxes, and other fiscal changes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/absolutely-good-news-wa-financial-outlook-brightens-as-budget-talks-heat-up/ #WashingtonState #BudgetForecast #BobFerguson #JuneRobinson #IncomeTax #EstateTax #SupplementalBudget
Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center writes that recent discussion around Senate Bill 6347 and other tax proposals signals concern over high-net-worth individuals and businesses leaving Washington state amid cumulative tax burdens including estate, capital gains, and payroll taxes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrats-signal-retreat-on-the-death-tax-as-exodus-fears-mount/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #DeathTax #MillionairesTax #EstateTax #SmallBusiness #WashingtonState
Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley, attending Legislative Page School and assisting with daily duties during his week in Olympia. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-middle-school-student-joins-rep-john-ley-in-olympia-as-a-house-page/ #JohnLey #JacksonBumala #HousePageProgram #WashingtonLegislature #ClarkCounty #YouthInGovernment #18thLegislativeDistrict
Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval
The Washington State House has approved House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, updating Washington’s alcohol warehousing statutes to allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the same framework used for wine and spirits, a change aimed at improving efficiency and flexibility for breweries and other producers statewide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pro-business-bipartisan-legislation-from-rep-stephanie-mcclintock-receives-house-approval/ #StephanieMcClintock #HB2207 #WashingtonLegislature #CraftBrewing #SmallBusiness #AlcoholPolicy #WashingtonState
Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
The Washington State House has passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in construction products such as aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, with supporters saying the change will help manage construction costs and support infrastructure and housing projects statewide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislation-from-rep-john-ley-to-support-construction-and-infrastructure-projects-in-washington-is-passed-by-the-house/ #JohnLey #HB2605 #WashingtonLegislature #ConstructionPolicy #Infrastructure #HousingCosts #AsbestosLaw #SupplyChain
Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’
Sally Snyder of Vancouver details disruptive and alarming behavior she says she witnessed during the Feb. 11 Clark County Council meeting, raising concerns about public safety, enforcement of council rules, and the decision to place an ICE Resolution on the agenda. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-as-a-lifetime-resident-of-clark-county-i-am-disturbed-regarding-what-i-witnessed/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyCouncil #SueMarshall #ICEResolution #LetterToTheEditor #PublicSafety #Opinion
Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons
Ethan Harris of Camas and Brooklynn Haywood of Union are chasing state titles in their final high school seasons, with bi-district wins already secured and more playoff games ahead as both prepare to move on to the Big Ten at Iowa and Oregon. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/camas-union-senior-stars-ready-for-playoff-push-in-their-final-high-school-basketball-seasons/ #CamasPapermakers #UnionTitans #HighSchoolBasketball #Class4A #StateTournament #ClarkCountySports
Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’
Anna Miller, a Clark County resident and taxpayer, questions why the Clark County Council is spending time on a resolution regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing that law enforcement operations fall under the independently elected Sheriff and outlining what she believes should be the council’s true responsibilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-are-we-being-punked/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyCouncil #ICE #LocalGovernment #LetterToTheEditor
U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sexual assault allegation by 16-year-old wrestler Kallie Keeler following a Dec. 6, 2025 match, with parallel inquiries confirmed by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and district officials. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-ed-dept-investigates-puyallup-wrestlers-sexual-assault-allegation-by-trans-athlete/ #WashingtonState #TitleIX #Puyallup #EducationNews #SexualAssault #TheCenterSquare
Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’
This letter to the editor from Debra Kalz of Vancouver argues that the Clark County Council should not issue immigration-related resolutions, contends that people who enter illegally must face consequences under existing laws, and emphasizes the importance of following or formally changing immigration statutes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-people-who-have-entered-illegally-must-face-the-consequences-of-their-actions/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #LetterToTheEditor #ImmigrationLaws #Opinion #CountyCouncil
The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future
The Enspire Extravaganza returns to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., featuring more than 150 local artists, guest performances by Clay Giberson, Owen Kortz, Zachary Lenox, and the world premiere of Nicole Buetti’s The Dreamer’s Potential while supporting Enspire Arts youth scholarships and arts outreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/the-enspire-extravaganza-advancing-art-and-community-engagement-for-a-brighter-future/ #ClarkCounty #Camas #EnspireArts #YouthArts #ArtsEducation #LivePerformance #JoyceGarverTheater #CommunityEvents
Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise
Neighbors for a Better Crossing released a five-page summary challenging the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s seismic claims and financial assumptions, promoting reuse and seismic retrofits of the existing Interstate Bridge paired with an immersed tunnel alternative they say would reduce congestion and cost billions less. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibrs-systematic-disinformation-campaign-its-demise/ #PacificNorthwest #IBR #InterstateBridge #Transportation #ColumbiaRiver #Opinion
Letter: ‘Our forefathers warned us to assemble when government rules over We The People’
This letter to the editor from Kimberlee Goheen Elbon of La Center recounts recent Clark County Council meetings on immigration enforcement, describes public comment incidents and council votes, and urges residents to review agendas and stand up against what she calls a self-proclaimed sanctuary County Council. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-forefathers-warned-us-to-assemble-when-government-rules-over-we-the-people/ #ClarkCounty #LetterToTheEditor #ImmigrationEnforcement #CountyCouncil #PublicComment #Opinion
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House
The Washington State House unanimously passed House Bill 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update the ambulance quality assurance fee program, increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency transports, and maintain federal compliance without relying on the state general fund. The measure now moves to the Senate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislation-from-rep-david-stuebe-to-strengthen-medicaid-support-for-emergency-ambulance-services-receives-full-support-from-the-house/ #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #DavidStuebe #HB2531 #Medicaid #EmergencyServices
Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance calls recent Clark County Council meetings an embarrassment to the community, criticizing meeting decorum, a protest stunt during public comment, and Chair Sue Marshall’s leadership while urging increased security and stronger enforcement of rules. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-county-council-meetings-have-become-an-embarrassment-to-our-community/ #ClarkCounty #CountyCouncil #SueMarshall #PublicSafety #Opinion #LocalPolitics
This week: Council’s ICE resolution debate, school levy results, and major IBR moves lead the week’s headlines
In this week's newsletter: A divided council vote on immigration-related language, C-TRAN’s action on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program SEIS, Battle Ground and Washougal levy results, and opinion on Senate Bill 6346 and the I-5 Bridge highlight a week spanning politics, education, transportation, business, and community life. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_february_13_2026 #ClarkCounty #InterstateBridgeReplacement #SchoolLevies #CTran #WashingtonPolitics #CommunityNews
POLL: Did the council’s debate and resolution help unite or divide the community?
The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a modified resolution addressing federal immigration enforcement, following intense public comment and debate over jurisdiction, racial profiling language and support for local law enforcement. The resolution is expected to be read Feb. 17. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-did-the-councils-debate-and-resolution-help-unite-or-divide-the-community/ #ClarkCountyWA #ICE #CountyCouncil #PublicComment #LocalGovernment
Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate
The Washington State Senate approved Senate Bill 5974 to impose stricter eligibility standards on sheriffs and police chiefs and restrict volunteer posses, advancing the legislation to the House after party-line debate. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/stricter-standards-for-wa-sheriffs-approved-in-state-senate/ #WashingtonState #WALeg #SB5974 #Sheriffs #PoliceAccountability #WashingtonStateStandard
Journey Theater presents A Year with Frog and Toad
Journey Theater will present A Year with Frog and Toad at Manor Evangelical Church in Battle Ground, with performances scheduled from Feb. 19 through Feb. 28 featuring local youth performers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/journey-theater-presents-a-year-with-frog-and-toad/ #BattleGround #VancouverWA #JourneyTheater #YouthTheater #ClarkCountyWA #FrogAndToad
Opinion: SB 5292: PFML tax bill looks like a trap
In this opinion column, Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that SB 5292 could set the stage for higher Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll taxes by changing the rate-setting formula and adding new reserve requirements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sb-5292-pfml-tax-bill-looks-like-a-trap/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PFML #SB5292 #WashingtonState #PayrollTax
County Manager appoints April Furth as deputy county manager
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has appointed April Furth as deputy county manager, with Furth returning to Clark County after serving in Chattanooga and previously leading Community Development and the Permit Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-manager-appoints-april-furth-as-deputy-county-manager/ #ClarkCountyWA #VancouverWA #LocalGovernment #AprilFurth #KathleenOtto
Opinion: Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project
In this opinion column, Rep. John Ley provides a legislative update on Senate Bill 6346 and a proposed state income tax, developments in the Interstate-5 Bridge Replacement Program, efforts to open the Brockmann Campus, and House Bill 2605 on fibrous silicate materials. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-is-a-state-income-tax-coming-and-the-latest-on-the-i-5-bridge-project/ #Opinion #JohnLey #WashingtonState #I5Bridge #StateIncomeTax #ClarkCountyWA
WSU Vancouver offers public workshop on how to pay for college
WSU Vancouver is hosting four free A – Z of Paying for College workshops this spring, offering guidance on grants, scholarships, savings, loans and required financial aid forms, with sessions scheduled from Feb. 24 through May 20. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-vancouver-offers-public-workshop-on-how-to-pay-for-college-8/ #WSUVancouver #ClarkCountyWA #FinancialAid #Scholarships #CollegePlanning #SouthwestWashington
VFD responds to vehicle rollover with entrapment on Burton Road
Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a rollover crash with entrapment at Burton Road and NE 95th Avenue, extricating a trapped occupant within 18 minutes and transporting both patients to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries as the cause remains under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-vehicle-rollover-with-entrapment-on-burton-road/ #VancouverWA #VancouverFire #MotorVehicleAccident #BurtonRoad #AMR #ClarkCountyWA
Clark County Council modifies language on its resolution on ICE activities in the region
The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a modified resolution addressing reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, following extended debate over jurisdiction, wording, and support for local law enforcement ahead of a planned Feb. 17 reading. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-modifies-language-on-its-resolution-on-ice-activities-in-the-region/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #ICE #ClarkCountyCouncil #LocalGovernment #WashingtonState
Battle Ground Public School levy falling short in initial count
Initial results from the Feb. 10 special election show Battle Ground Public Schools’ levy trailing the majority needed to pass, while the Hockinson School District’s measure holds a lead, with final certification scheduled for Feb. 20. This report was first published by The Reflector Newspaper. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-school-levy-falling-short-in-initial-count/ #BattleGround #Hockinson #ClarkCountyWA #SchoolLevy #SpecialElection #TheReflector
Puyallup teen wrestler says school ignored her claim of sex assault by male opponent
Pierce County authorities and the Puyallup School District are investigating a sexual assault allegation stemming from a Dec. 6, 2025, high school wrestling match, with the case now under review by the prosecuting attorney’s office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/puyallup-teen-wrestler-says-school-ignored-her-claim-of-sex-assault-by-male-opponent/ #Puyallup #WashingtonState #HighSchoolSports #PierceCounty #Investigation #TheCenterSquare
Opinion: Washington parental rights battle goes national
In this opinion column, Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center outlines what’s at stake in the 2026 parental rights and girls’ sports initiatives, arguing the measures could influence education policy in Washington state and nationally. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-parental-rights-battle-goes-national/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ParentalRights #GirlsSports #EducationPolicy #WashingtonState
Ridgefield & Steigerwald Lake Refuges open sign-ups for new volunteers
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex has opened 2026 volunteer sign-ups for education programs, visitor services, and habitat support at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake, with orientation planned for early spring and new opportunities tied to the upcoming Community Nature Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-steigerwald-lake-refuges-open-sign-ups-for-new-volunteers/ #Ridgefield #SteigerwaldLake #ClarkCountyWA #WildlifeRefuge #VolunteerOpportunity #USFWS
Washougal School District EPO Levy & Capital Levy passing in preliminary results
Preliminary results from the Feb. 10 Special Election show Washougal School District’s EPO and Capital levies passing with roughly 58 percent approval, with district leaders saying the renewal measures will continue student program support and maintain school facilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-epo-levy-capital-levy-passing-in-preliminary-results/ #Washougal #WashougalSchoolDistrict #EPOLevy #CapitalLevy #SpecialElection #ClarkCountyWA
Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press
In this opinion column, Nancy Churchill criticizes Senate Bill 5400 and argues that proposed subsidies for select media outlets, combined with credential denials for independent journalists, threaten a free press in Washington state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-olympias-war-on-a-free-press/ #Opinion #FreePress #SB5400 #WashingtonState #FirstAmendment #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric
Original team member Kelly Winn rejoins Cano Real Estate
Cano Real Estate announced that Kelly Winn has returned to the brokerage after four years leading sales for a local home builder, bringing more than two decades of experience in residential sales and new construction across Clark County and Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/original-team-member-kelly-winn-rejoins-cano-real-estate/ #CanoRealEstate #KellyWinn #ClarkCountyWA #VancouverWA #RealEstate #SouthwestWashington #NewConstruction
Commission on Aging schedules four-part discussion on mobility
The Clark County Commission on Aging will begin a four-part series on mobility at its Feb. 18 meeting, featuring Ryan Lopossa and Mike Sallis for a discussion on transportation planning and development, with hybrid attendance options available at the Public Service Center and online. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-schedules-four-part-discussion-on-mobility/ #ClarkCountyWA #CommissionOnAging #Mobility #TransportationPlanning #AgingReadinessPlan #VancouverWA
Vancouver Fire Department responds to early morning fire at Frito Lay facility
The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Frito Lay facility on NW Fruit Valley Road, upgrading the call to a full commercial fire response before containing a small fire within 30 minutes, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-department-responds-to-early-morning-fire-at-frito-lay-facility/ #VancouverWA #VancouverFire #FireResponse #FritoLay #FireDistrict6 #ClarkCountyWA
Board authorizes C-TRAN to sign off on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's SEIS
The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to authorize its CEO to sign the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, a key step toward federal approval and a potential Record of Decision by spring 2026, with representatives from Camas and Washougal voting no over concerns tied to light rail and operations and maintenance costs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/board-authorizes-c-tran-to-sign-off-on-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-seis/ #CTRAN #InterstateBridge #IBR #LightRail #ColumbiaRiver #VancouverWA #CamasWA #WashougalWA
C-TRAN ridership grows for fourth consecutive year
C-TRAN reports ridership surpassed 5 million trips in 2025, continuing a four-year growth trend driven by increases across most routes, expanded on-demand service, and strong performance from The Vine corridors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-ridership-grows-for-fourth-consecutive-year/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #PublicTransit #CTRAN #Ridership #BusService
Washougal secures federal support for infrastructure projects
Washougal has secured federal funding for two major infrastructure projects, including PFAS remediation design at city drinking water wells and improvements to the 32nd Street Rail Crossing, with support from Washington’s congressional delegation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-secures-federal-support-for-infrastructure-projects/ #Washougal #ClarkCounty #Infrastructure #PublicHealth #Transportation #FederalFunding
Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council
Clark County is accepting applications for a volunteer seat on the Law and Justice Council, a state-established body that helps coordinate local criminal justice activities and develop community corrections plans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-seeks-volunteer-for-law-and-justice-council/ #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CriminalJustice #CivicEngagement #PublicService