Clark County Today News

Camas senior Keirra Thompson is making headlines, not just as an elite passer but now as the leading scorer for the Papermakers. Learn how she broke a school scoring record and continues to dominate on the court. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-camas-keirra-thompson-does-not-pass-up-this-opportunity www.ClarkCountyToday.com #KeirraThompson #CamasBasketball #HighSchoolBasketball #CamasPapermakers #WashingtonHighSchoolSports #GirlsBasketball #StateChampionship #ScoringRecord #AssistsLeader #SouthwestWashington #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Clark College is offering free dental care for children ages 4 to 17 on February 1, providing cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and more. Learn how to book an appointment and access this important community service. Read the full details at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/clark-college-to-offer-free-children-dental-care-day-on-sat-feb-1 www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCollege #FreeDentalCare #ChildrensDentalClinic #DentalHygiene #LicensedDentists #FreeExams #FluorideTreatment #DentalCleanings #EmergencyDentalCare #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Hockinson grandparent and business owner Jim VanNatta believes that the upcoming school bond is a critical investment in the community’s future. In his letter, he discusses how local schools serve as the backbone of Hockinson, providing both education and a sense of togetherness. The proposed bond would ease overcrowding, improve safety, and address issues like the deteriorating high school field. VanNatta encourages residents to consider how strong schools contribute to a thriving town and urges a YES vote on the bond. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-schools-are-the-heartbeat-of-this-town #HockinsonSchools #SchoolBond #EducationFunding #CommunityInvestment #HockinsonMarket #SchoolFacilities #SchoolSafety #LocalSchools #HighSchoolField #Overcrowding #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

A string of burglaries in Clark County led to a police pursuit and the arrest of five juvenile suspects. Learn how law enforcement tracked them down and what investigators are doing next. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/series-of-burglaries-leads-to-pursuit-and-arrest-of-five-juveniles www.ClarkCountyToday.com #CCSO #BurglarySpree #JuvenileCrime #Pursuit #Arrest #ShellStation #WaysideMarket #SkamaniaCounty #Vancouver #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Vancouver Police are searching for 14-year-old Elizabeth Munoz Santana, a missing endangered teen last seen near Washington Elementary. Learn more about her description and how you can help. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-searching-for-missing-endangered-teenage-female www.ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverPolice #MissingTeen #EndangeredTeen #ElizabethMunozSantana #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

The Hockinson school bond debate raises questions about education funding, community growth, and the financial strain on longtime residents. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-people-behind-the-numbers-in-the-hockinson-school-bond #BrushPrairie #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Hockinson #schoolbond #educationfunding #propertytaxes #ruralcommunities #localnews

President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U.S. southern border, suspending entry and directing federal agencies to take immediate action. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-declares-invasion-at-southwest-border-suspends-entry #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #DonaldTrump #bordersecurity #immigrationpolicy #HomelandSecurity #nationalsecurity #foreignpolicy #Texasborder #TheCenterSquare #localnews

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the ongoing failures of Washington’s Employment Security Department, highlighting inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and the need for further reforms. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-employment-security-department-still-is-unable-to-meet-its-obligations #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #EmploymentSecurityDepartment #ESDfailures #unemployment #governmentaccountability #publicrecords #fraudprevention #smallbusiness #localnews

Clark County Public Works is leading a major tree planting initiative in the Minnehaha neighborhood to restore lost tree canopy and improve environmental health. Volunteers are invited to help plant up to 1,000 trees in the community. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-public-works-planting-hundreds-of-trees-in-the-minnehaha-neighborhood-volunteers-invited-to-help #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #urbanforestry #treeplanting #TreeEquity #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #stormwatermanagement #airquality #climateresilience #localnews

Vancouver is allocating $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants to support low-income housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services in 2025. Applications open January 27, with quarterly reviews for timely funding distribution. Learn how these funds will be used to support the community. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-to-distribute-9-5-million-in-affordable-housing-fund-grants-in-2025 #Vancouver #affordablehousing #AffordableHousingFund #AHFgrants #housingassistance #rentalassistance #homeownership #homelessnessservices #AMI #housingprojects #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended President Trump’s inauguration, stressing the importance of bipartisan cooperation on key issues like the fentanyl crisis, job rebuilding, and affordable housing. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-statement-on-inauguration-of-president-donald-trump #Inauguration2025 #GluesenkampPerez #BipartisanWork #SouthwestWashington #AffordableHousing #FentanylCrisis #JobRebuilding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washington’s Climate Commitment Act has come under scrutiny for its high cost and minimal impact on CO2 reduction. Representative John Ley argues that funding should focus on wildfire prevention rather than expensive carbon offsets. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-issues-statement-on-cost-of-the-climate-commitment-act #ClimateCommitmentAct #CO2Emissions #CarbonReduction #StateBudget #WashingtonLegislation #WildfireEmissions #CarbonCapture #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot has raised concerns over taxpayer funding for TriMet’s Vancouver light rail extension. With a public discussion scheduled for March 11, Belkot and other C-TRAN board members want to ensure Southwest Washington residents have a say. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-councilor-michelle-belkot-presses-for-c-tran-board-public-discussion-on-light-rail-funding #LightRail #CTRAN #Transportation #TriMet #PublicTransit #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Donald Trump took the oath as the 47th president, promising swift policy changes on immigration, energy, and education. From the Capitol Rotunda, he pledged to put America first. Learn more about his first actions as president at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/golden-age-trump-addresses-nation-for-first-time-after-inauguration #TrumpInauguration #47thPresident #BorderCrisis #JusticeDepartment #EnergyPolicy #PanamaCanal #EducationReform #WashingtonDC #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Fire District 3 is taking steps to improve emergency services, thanks to voter-approved funding. With new firefighter EMTs, enhanced training, and better response strategies, the district is ensuring greater community safety. Learn more about how these improvements impact residents at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-district-3-improvements-underway-for-2025 #FireDistrict3 #FireSafety #EmergencyResponse #TechnicalRescue #WildlandFire #CPRTraining #FirstAid #HomeownerInsurance #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Vancouver voters are being asked to approve a major school levy, but critics argue the district needs to justify its spending first. Larry Roe and Dick Rylander break down enrollment trends, financial decisions, and the impact on taxpayers. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-why-does-the-vancouver-school-district-need-capital-operations-money-at-all-given-the-massive-bond-in-2017 .

David Boze from the Washington Policy Center explores how government policies impact businesses, taxation, and education in Clark County. From economic regulations to civic engagement, his latest column highlights key policy debates. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-progressives-lost-in-2024-they-just-dont-know-it.

A late-night crash on I-5 in Vancouver left four people seriously injured, shutting down all southbound lanes for emergency response. Fire crews used extrication tools to rescue passengers trapped in two heavily damaged vehicles. Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-car-crash-in-vancouver-closes-i-5-southbound for the full details.

Big discussions in Clark County! A newly elected councilor questions the role of the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation at meetings, sparking community debate. Plus, we cover the swearing-in of Rep. John Ley, Ridgefield’s tax dollar concerns, a Camas service project making a global impact, and high school basketball excitement. Watch now & share your thoughts! 🔗 Visit ClarkCountyToday.com for more! www.ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/no-action-taken-after-county-councilor-suggests-invocation-and-pledge-of-allegiance-are-unnecessary https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-role-should-public-traditions-like-the-pledge-of-allegiance-and-invocation-play-in-local-government-meetings https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-you-may-not-sir-but-most-americans-cherish-these-words https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-pledge-of-allegiance-is-more-than-just-a-tradition https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-resident-ann-donnelly-shares-her-letter-to-members-of-the-county-council-regarding-the-invocation-and-pledge-of-allegiance-at-county-council-meetings https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-sworn-in-as-18th-district-state-representative-announces-committee-assignments https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ridgefield-residents-deserve-better-stewardship-of-their-tax-dollars https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-lions-club-assembles-hands-for-the-hand-project https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-basketball-community-wins-when-camas-and-union-play-varsity-doubleheaders #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #LocalNews #WeeklyUpdate #TopStories #PledgeOfAllegiance #InvocationDebate #GovernmentMeetings #PublicOpinion #CommunityImpact #VarsityBasketball #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCountyCouncil #TaxDollars #Transparency #CommunityService

Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address highlighted fiscal responsibility and spending reform in Washington state. Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines his promises and what they could mean for the state budget. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fergusons-focus-is-on-fixing-finances #BobFerguson #WashingtonGovernor #FergusonInauguralAddress #WashingtonStateBudget #FiscalResponsibility #GovernmentSpending #TaxPolicy #ChrisCory #PaulQueary #DanEvans #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Battle Ground Police arrested Clarence “Butch” Holt II after receiving public tips about a January 11 hit-and-run that left a victim critically injured. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-arrest-suspect-in-jan-11-hit-and-run #BattleGroundHitAndRun #WoodlandHitAndRun #ClarenceButchHolt #BattleGroundPolice #HitAndRunInvestigation #FelonyHitAndRun #InjuryCrash #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

A Hudson’s Bay High School teacher has resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving former students. Although one case was dismissed due to the statute of limitations, additional students have since come forward. Vancouver police continue their investigation. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-high-school-teacher-resigns-after-more-students-come-forward-with-sexual-abuse-allegations #WAHighSchoolTeacher #HudsonsBayHighSchool #SexualAbuseAllegations #ShadbreonGatson #VancouverPolice #ClarkCountyProsecutors #StudentMisconduct #SchoolInvestigation #AdministrativeLeave #Resignation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Seton Catholic wrestler Connor Crum, a state runner-up last year, is gearing up for the Clark County Championships and the upcoming high school wrestling postseason. Hear how he’s preparing, what makes this tournament unique, and his goals for the season. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/wrestling-seton-catholic-standout-looks-forward-to-county-championships-and-stretch-run #wrestling #highschoolwrestling #MatClassic #wrestlingstatechampionships #ClarkCountyChampionships #SetonCatholic #ConnorCrum #NormFriehaufMemorial #HeritageHighSchool #sports #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

📊 Clark County Today Weekly Poll 📊 Should the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation remain in local government meetings, or is it time for a change? We want to hear from you! Vote now in our latest poll at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-role-should-public-traditions-like-the-pledge-of-allegiance-and-invocation-play-in-local-government-meetings on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCountyCouncil #PublicTraditions #PledgeOfAllegiance #Invocation #LocalGovernment #Inclusivity #Neutrality #CivicEngagement #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect linked to ballot box fires in Vancouver and Portland. A $25,000 reward is being offered. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fbi-partners-ask-public-to-report-information-on-ballot-box-fires-law-enforcement-agencies-concerned-the-suspect-may-harm-self-or-others #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #FBIInvestigation #BallotBoxFires #ElectionSecurity #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #CrimeStoppers #FederalCrime

Washington lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 5098, which would ban both open and concealed carry at over 5,300 locations statewide. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-democrats-move-to-ban-open-concealed-carry-of-a-firearm-at-5300-locations #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #SenateBill5098 #FirearmBan #GunControl #ConcealedCarry #OpenCarry #GunFreeZones #PublicSafety #SecondAmendment

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 1217, arguing that rent control policies fail to address Washington’s housing crisis. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-control-is-back-and-this-time-it-means-it #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #RentControl #HousingMarket #RentalRegulations #HousingAffordability #PropertyOwners #EconomicPolicy #WashingtonLegislation

The Miracle Worker brings the inspiring story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan to the stage at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland. Performances run February 14–March 9. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-miracle-worker-playing-at-love-street-playhouse-feb-14-march-9 #Woodland #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #LoveStreetPlayhouse #TheMiracleWorker #HelenKeller #AnnieSullivan #TheaterProduction #LivePerformance

House Bill 1307 seeks to eliminate sales tax on diapers and essential baby products, offering financial relief to Washington families. Learn more about this proposed legislation and its potential impact at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/caldier-mcclintock-bill-seeks-to-eliminate-sales-tax-on-diapers-and-essential-baby-products #Vancouver #BattleGround #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #HouseBill1307 #BabyProducts #DiaperTax #ChildCareCosts #FinancialRelief #InfantCare #TaxPolicy

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive answers a key question: When do you need to dim your high beams on parallel roads and divided highways? Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-high-beams-and-parallel-roads #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #HighBeams #DrivingSafety #NightDriving #TrafficLaws #RoadGlare #TargetZero #TheWiseDrive

PeaceHealth is seeking volunteers to support end-of-life patients, offering respite care, social visits, grief support, and more. Training begins January 30, 2025. Learn how to get involved at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/peacehealth-hospice-seeking-volunteers #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #PeaceHealth #HospiceCare #HospiceVolunteers #EndOfLifeCare #GriefSupport #CommunityHealth

Brian Hebert, a Brush Prairie resident, shares why he supports the Hockinson bond initiative, emphasizing its role in funding schools, protecting property values, and strengthening the community. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-im-proud-to-call-this-hockinson-community-home #BrushPrairie #Hockinson #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #HockinsonSchoolDistrict #SchoolBond #EducationFunding #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess

Ridgefield resident Jamie Heim advocates for Propositions 12 and 13, emphasizing their importance in funding Ridgefield schools, special education services, and new infrastructure. Learn why these levies are essential for students' futures. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-levy-propositions-12-and-13-represent-a-vital-investment-in-the-futures-of-all-ridgefield-students #Ridgefield #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #SchoolLevies #SpecialEducation #EducationFunding

Clark County Council addressed public outcry over proposals to remove the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance from meetings. Learn how community voices influenced the council’s decision at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/no-action-taken-after-county-councilor-suggests-invocation-and-pledge-of-allegiance-are-unnecessary on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #InvocationDebate #PledgeOfAllegiance

Washington Republicans push for emergency powers reform with House Bill 1221, aiming for more legislative oversight during state emergencies. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-republicans-hope-fifth-times-the-charm-for-emergency-powers-reform-bill on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #EmergencyPowers #HouseBill1221

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center critiques Senate Bill 5041, a proposal to provide UI benefits to striking workers, calling it a costly burden on businesses. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-make-employers-pay-striking-workers-too-silly on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #SenateBill5041 #UIBenefits #BusinessChallenges

Rob Anderson examines Ridgefield School District’s levy proposals, questioning their fiscal responsibility and impact on taxpayers. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ridgefield-residents-deserve-better-stewardship-of-their-tax-dollars on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #Proposition12 #Proposition13

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver is managing record-setting emergency department volumes due to RSV, flu, and other health concerns. Discover alternative care options at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/emergency-department-experiencing-record-setting-volumes on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #EmergencyCare #RSV #PriorityCare

Ann Donnelly of Vancouver voices her opposition to removing the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance from County Council meetings, stressing unity and focus on pressing issues. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-resident-ann-donnelly-shares-her-letter-to-members-of-the-county-council-regarding-the-invocation-and-pledge-of-allegiance-at-county-council-meetings on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #Invocation #PledgeOfAllegiance #Unity

Vancouver resident Cemal Richards speaks out against a proposal to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from Clark County Council meetings. Discover why he believes the Pledge is vital to unity and shared values at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-pledge-of-allegiance-is-more-than-just-a-tradition on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #PledgeOfAllegiance #Unity

Battle Ground Police are investigating a January 11 hit-and-run incident on West Main Street, where a 45-year-old pedestrian remains in critical condition. The suspect vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado, likely has passenger-side mirror damage. Learn how you can help authorities at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-investigate-hit-and-run-accident-involving-pedestrian-2 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #ChevroletSilverado #HitAndRun

Anna Miller of Camas supports keeping the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance at County Council meetings, emphasizing their importance to American values. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-you-may-not-sir-but-most-americans-cherish-these-words on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #PledgeOfAllegiance #Invocation

Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduces bills to restrict mobile device use in schools, gather data on student transfers, and expand work opportunities for teens in Washington. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-stephanie-mcclintock-files-three-bills-to-improve-student-success-in-washington on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #StephanieMcClintock #StudentSuccess

Vincent Cavaleri of the Silent Majority Foundation discusses efforts to eliminate the Electoral College, emphasizing its role in democracy preservation and equal representation. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-prominent-democrats-move-to-eliminate-electoral-college on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #ElectoralCollege #VincentCavaleri #SilentMajorityFoundation

State Rep. David Stuebe of Washougal begins his first term in the Washington State House of Representatives, focusing on housing, safety, and economic issues while serving on four key committees. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-rep-david-stuebe-sworn-into-washington-state-house-of-representatives-announces-committee-assignments on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #DavidStuebe #WashingtonState

Clark County Council is seeking volunteers for its new Agricultural Advisory Commission to support local agriculture and sustainability. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-seeks-volunteers-for-new-agricultural-advisory-commission-3 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #AgricultureSustainability

Julia Dawn Seaver from Vancouver critiques a proposal to remove the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance from County Council meetings. She emphasizes the importance of these traditions in fostering unity and questions the allocation of public resources for such changes. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-has-there-been-a-clamoring-from-citizens-for-such-a-move on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #CivicTraditions

The city of Battle Ground is seeking community members for a Climate Policy Advisory Team to help shape the city's climate resilience strategies and update the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-battle-ground-seeks-community-members-for-climate-policy-advisory-team on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #CityOfBattleGround #ClimatePolicy #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Rep. John Ley begins his first term representing the 18th District in the Washington Legislature. Learn about his committee assignments and priorities. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-sworn-in-as-18th-district-state-representative-announces-committee-assignments on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #JohnLey #WAleg #localnews

The Camas Lions Club creates a global impact by assembling prosthetic hands for The Hand Project, an initiative providing free prosthetics to those in need worldwide. Read more about their inspiring work at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-lions-club-assembles-hands-for-the-hand-project on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #TheHandProject #LionsClub #localnews