Clark County Today News

Dream for Life and Living Hope Church welcomed thousands for an annual community Thanksgiving meal, offering hot food, support resources, volunteer services, and a message of unity led by founder Donnie Vercher and partner organizations including OnPoint Community Credit Union. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/dream-for-life-feeds-thousands-at-living-hope-church/ #Vancouver #CommunitySupport #ThanksgivingMeal #DreamForLife #LivingHopeChurch #HolidayOutreach #FreeMeals #ClarkCounty #NonprofitEvent #CommunityResources

Washington state Sen. John Braun kicked off his campaign for Washington's Third Congressional District with a Vancouver event where he highlighted his military and legislative experience and criticized incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on policy, voting records, and leadership. Braun discussed federal spending, border security, schools, crime, and what he says are failures during the government shutdown, contrasting them with his focus on fiscal discipline and local values. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/john-braun-says-mgp-gets-an-a-in-publicity-and-an-f-in-accomplishments-as-he-kicks-off-campaign/ #ClarkCounty #PoliticalNews #JohnBraun #CongressionalRace #WashingtonState #MGP #TheChronicle #Elections2026 #ThirdDistrict #CampaignKickoff

In an interview with the Washington State Standard, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez discusses forcing a reprimand vote opposed by Democratic leadership, her colleagues' reactions, and why she believes accountability within the party is essential. She reflects on constituent support, fallout within the caucus, and why the episode reaffirmed rather than challenged her identity as a Democrat. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mgp-thinks-democratic-party-needs-to-change-not-her/ #WashingtonState #MGP #Congress #PoliticalNews #DemocraticParty #WashingtonStateStandard #HouseDebate #SouthwestWashington #PartyLeadership #USHouse

Amy Harris of Clark County Matters argues that Portland's enforcement of its public camping ban — including dozens of arrests of individuals with open warrants — demonstrates the importance of pairing compassion with accountability. She warns that stricter rules in Portland may push more campers into Vancouver and urges the mayor and city council to pass and enforce stronger limits on public camping. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-portland-homeless-ban-equals-more-trouble-for-vancouver/ #Vancouver #Opinion #HomelessnessPolicy #PublicCamping #PortlandBan #ClarkCountyMatters #CityCouncil #CommunityIssues #PublicSafety #LocalGovernment

The city of Vancouver will host a Nov. 28 program to raise the new City flag at City Hall, followed by prize presentations during the Rotary tree lighting event. The celebration also marks the return of the Salmon Run Bell Tower glockenspiel, a 25-bell installation weighing up to 400 pounds each, with scheduled recognitions for flag designers Brooke Nugent and Nathan Hunter and an evening of community festivities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-flag-to-be-raised-at-vancouver-city-hall-on-nov-28/ #Vancouver #CityHall #FlagRaising #SalmonRunBellTower #Glockenspiel #CommunityEvent #RotaryTreeLighting #EstherShortPark #VisitVancouver #CityCelebration

Clark County Public Works highlights simple ways residents can reduce food waste during holiday meal planning, including buying only what is needed, storing foods properly, using leftovers creatively, and exploring composting options such as organics carts or We Compost Community Hub sites. The county notes that food waste contributes to financial loss and methane emissions and offers additional resources through the Clark County Green Neighbors webpage. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-public-works-solid-waste-shares-tips-to-help-residents-reduce-food-waste-this-holiday-season/ #ClarkCounty #FoodWaste #PublicWorks #GreenNeighbors #Composting #HolidayMeals #Sustainability #SolidWaste #WasteConnections #EnvironmentalImpact

WSU Vancouver is hosting Cougar Cheer and Gift Gear on Dec. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, offering early holiday shopping through the CougarWear pop-up, a family-friendly evening celebration, photos with Butch T. Cougar, prize drawings including Alaska Airlines vouchers, and opportunities to support the Cougar Food Pantry. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/kick-off-the-holiday-season-cougar-style-at-cougar-cheer-and-gift-gear/ #Vancouver #WSUVancouver #CougarEvent #ButchTCougar #HolidaySeason #CommunityEvent #CougarWear #AlaskaAirlines #CougarFoodPantry

Firefighters responded to 8300 NE 137th Ave. after callers reported a large drop box style dumpster burning near loading docks, a fire visible from Padden Parkway during the morning commute. Crews stopped the fire from entering the building, leaving only exterior damage while the Clark County Fire Marshals office investigates. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-extinguishes-large-drop-box-style-dumpster-on-fire/ #Vancouver #VancouverFireDepartment #ClarkCounty #FireResponse #PublicSafety #BreakingFireNews

New agreements with four river users have advanced the 116-foot fixed-span I-5 Bridge proposal to Coast Guard review, raising questions about safety, river access, and long-term costs as voters weigh in on this week's poll. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-is-a-116-foot-fixed-span-bridge-the-right-choice-for-the-i-5-replacement/ #I5BridgeReplacement #Transportation #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #FixedSpanBridge #RiverAccess #Infrastructure #PublicInput #Poll #CoastGuardReview

Eden Health Hospice volunteer coordinator Natalie Summerville explains how volunteers support patients with companionship, music, crafts, and compassionate presence, highlighting the growing community need for hospice support across the Vancouver region. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/volunteer-coordinator-from-eden-health-hospice-highlights-the-benefits-of-serving-patients/ #EdenHealthHospice #HospiceCare #VancouverWA #EndOfLifeCare #VolunteerSupport #CommunityCare #PatientSupport #PaulValencia #HospiceVolunteers #EmotionalSupport

Washington State University's review of WSDOT's $4 million dam breaching study says the work has not met expectations, citing concerns with modeling routes, transportation impacts, energy replacement costs, and ripple effects to agriculture and state infrastructure while federal, state, and congressional actions continue to shape the debate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-review-flags-4m-wsdot-study-on-dam-breaching-for-not-meeting-expectations/ #WashingtonState #SnakeRiverDams #WSDOT #WSU #Hydropower #EnergyCosts #Transportation #Agriculture #CenterSquare #LocalNews

Vancouver Fire Department celebrated the arrival of its new KME-built Fire Engine 6 with a traditional push-in ceremony at Station 6, recognizing the engine's modern capabilities, the historic roots of the ritual, and the contributions of firefighters and fleet mechanics who maintain the city's emergency vehicles. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-holds-push-in-ceremony-for-new-fire-engine-6/ #VancouverFireDepartment #VancouverWA #FireEngine6 #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #FirefightingTradition #PushInCeremony #KME #REVGroup #LocalNews

Washington State Parks reports a decline in Discover Pass sales following the October price increase from $30 to $45, even as revenue rose 16%, with officials noting the drop was expected and that overall funding remains on track for the current budget cycle. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/discover-pass-sales-dip-after-price-increase/ #WashingtonStateParks #DiscoverPass #WashingtonStateStandard #PublicLands #Recreation #StateBudget #OutdoorAccess #WSParks #WashingtonState #LocalNews

The Vancouver Fire Department reports a garage fire on NE 55th St that was quickly contained by responding crews, with two residents displaced and assisted by the American Red Cross and no injuries reported. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-garage-fire/ #VancouverFireDepartment #VancouverWA #FireResponse #GarageFire #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #AmericanRedCross #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse #LocalNews

Doug Dahl explores safety differences across transportation options, noting the exceptionally low fatality rates for trains and buses, the higher risks associated with cars, and how driving behaviors, distractions, and unfamiliar rental vehicles influence personal safety when deciding between renting a car or using a rideshare. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rental-vs-rideshare/ #Opinion #TransportationSafety #RentalCars #Rideshare #TrainSafety #BusSafety #DrivingRisks #PedestrianSafety #CyclingSafety #TheWiseDrive

Ken Vance outlines the Battle Ground School District's findings about teacher Amanda Gonzales, including student reports of inappropriate political comments and the district's determination of probable cause for discharge, while noting the ongoing administrative leave and union response. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-even-when-school-districts-try-to-do-the-right-thing-they-are-often-precluded-from-doing-so-by-their-teachers-and-unions/ #Opinion #BattleGroundSchoolDistrict #AmandaGonzales #CharlieKirk #AngusLee #ShellyWhitten #PublicSchools #ClarkCounty #EducationPolicy #SchoolInvestigation

Lars Larson argues that the Interstate Bridge replacement is a costly failure in the making, pointing to low bridge clearance, $140 million in payments to upriver users, vanishing federal funding, and deepening public opposition. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-boondoggle-bridge-blocks-waterway-bribes-required/ #LarsLarson #InterstateBridge #Transportation #PacificNorthwest #ODOT #Boondoggle #LightRail #PublicOpposition #NorthwestNonsense #InfrastructureCosts

Sen. Jim McCune voiced strong support for SB 5097, saying the bill is needed to safeguard fairness in girls' sports, protect young female athletes from physical risks, and uphold privacy in female-only spaces across Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-senator-champions-legislation-to-protect-fairness-and-safety-in-girls-sports-and-private-spaces/ #SB5097 #WashingtonLegislature #JimMcCune #GirlsSports #TitleIX #FemaleAthleteSafety #PrivacyRights #PublicPolicy #WASenate #SchoolAthletics

More than 150 volunteers will gather at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Dec. 6 to assemble 700 bicycles for the 15th annual Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build, supported by Waste Connections and local partners, with finished bikes going to eight community organizations serving families in need. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/15th-anniversary-bike-build-scott-campbell-christmas-promise-set-for-dec-6/ #ScottCampbellChristmasPromise #BikeBuild #ClarkCounty #WasteConnections #CommunitySupport #HolidaySeason #VolunteerEvent #RidgefieldWA #LocalOrganizations #GivingBack

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 is launching its annual Christmas Tree Sale on Nov. 30, offering fresh-cut trees while raising funds for programs that support local veterans and their families throughout the holiday season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/smith-reynolds-american-legion-post-14-announces-annual-christmas-tree-sale-to-support-veterans/ #AmericanLegion #Veterans #VancouverWA #HolidaySeason #ChristmasTreeSale #ClarkCounty #CommunitySupport #VeteranPrograms #LocalEvents #SupportOurHeroes

Washougal is mourning the loss of former mayor and current council member Molly Coston, a longtime public servant whose leadership, civic involvement, and dedication to her community helped guide major city projects and strengthen local organizations for nearly two decades. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/washougal-mourns-loss-of-former-mayor-and-current-council-member-molly-coston/ #Washougal #MollyCoston #ClarkCounty #CommunityLeadership #PublicService #RegionalProjects #CivicImpact #LocalGovernment #WashougalWA #CommunityTribute

WSU Vancouver is offering a free Scholarships 101 Information Night on Dec. 3 to equip students and families with practical strategies for finding and winning scholarships that can make higher education more affordable. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-vancouver-hosts-scholarships-101-information-night-to-help-students-make-college-more-affordable/ #WSUVancouver #Scholarships #CollegeAffordability #HigherEducation #VancouverWA #StudentSuccess #FinancialAid #EducationAccess #ScholarshipSearch #CommunityEvent

Nancy Churchill concludes her series by examining how long-term public assistance influences identity, behavior, and community conditions, arguing that dependency weakens resilience and is reinforced by political and cultural incentives that shape outcomes across America. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-dependency-becomes-a-way-of-life/ #OpinionColumn #NancyChurchill #PublicAssistance #Incentives #CommunityImpact #WashingtonState #Resilience #CivicCulture #Dependency #AmericanLife

The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee approved a 4-3-2 structure with conditions tied to light rail funding and county district representation, prompting concerns about legality and the future balance of city and county influence. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/composition-committee-comes-up-with-compromise-for-c-tran-board-of-directors/ #CTRAN #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #LocalPolitics #TransitPlanning #TriMet #PublicMeetings #GovernmentProcess #CommunityDiscussion #WashingtonState

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington is losing wealthy and entrepreneurial residents due to high taxes, strict regulations, and proposals such as the capital gains tax and wealth tax, pointing to migration data and industry concerns about lasting economic impacts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-wealth-exodus-are-tax-policies-driving-the-job-creators-away/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Opinion #WashingtonState #TaxPolicy #EconomicTrends #WealthMigration

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured House approval of a resolution rebuking Rep. Chuy Garcia for conduct surrounding the 2026 candidate filing process, passing with support from nearly all Republicans and a small number of Democrats after a contentious debate within her own caucus. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/after-fierce-fight-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-secures-us-house-rebuke-of-fellow-democrat/ #MarieGluesenkampPerez #ChuyGarcia #USHouse #WashingtonStateStandard #ElectionNews #Congress

The Vancouver City Council will hold a community forum on Nov. 24 at Vancouver City Hall, inviting residents to bring questions, concerns, and ideas for group discussion with council members; no registration is required, and interpretation services or accommodations are available through the City Manager's Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-to-host-community-forum-on-nov-24/ #VancouverWA #VancouverCityCouncil #CommunityForum #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CityOfVancouver

Oregon and Washington officials have finalized agreements with four river users identified as being affected by a proposed 116-foot fixed-span replacement of the Interstate Bridge, allowing ODOT and WSDOT to submit an updated Navigation Impact Report to the U.S. Coast Guard for review. The agreements, valued at $140 million and payable only if a fixed-span permit is granted and construction begins, are intended to mitigate impacts and demonstrate continued commercial viability for affected users. The Program now awaits a revised Navigation Clearance Determination expected in early 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/agreements-reached-with-four-river-users-identified-as-impacted-by-proposed-i-5-bridge-replacement/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #ColumbiaRiver #WashingtonTransportation #OregonTransportation #USCoastGuard #IBRProgram #WSDOT #ODOT

Ken Vance reflects on a Skamania County report that found multiple Clark County officials violated the Open Public Meetings Act and other procedures when removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, and he urges those involved to take responsibility as the issue moves toward outside prosecutorial review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-county-officials-need-to-own-it-fix-it-and-move-on/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #CountyGovernment #PublicTransparency #CTranBoard #Accountability #OPMA #LocalPolitics

Scott Presler visited Battle Ground to encourage support for a voter ID initiative as hundreds gathered to hear from him and Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh, who helped write the measure aimed at requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/conservative-activist-scott-presler-visits-battle-ground-to-promote-states-voter-id-initiative/ #BattleGround #ScottPresler #ElectionReform #VoterID #WashingtonPolitics #CommunityEvent #SignatureGathering

Rob Anderson writes that several Clark County officials refused interviews with a Skamania County detective investigating the removal of Councilor Michelle Belkot, and the resulting report found violations of the Open Public Meetings Act, the county charter, and recommended Belkot's reinstatement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-county-officials-refused-to-cooperate-now-a-criminal-report-finds-their-actions-were-illegal/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #CountyGovernment #Transparency #PublicAccountability #CTranBoard #OPMA #PublicComment

Bob Ortblad questions the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's use of ground improvement testing on Hayden Island, arguing that the work exaggerates risks, ignores existing geotechnical data, and raises concerns about transparency around costly drilled shaft construction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-interstate-bridge-replacement-program-incompetence-or-corruption/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #PacificNorthwest #Transportation #GeotechnicalStudies #PublicComment #OpinionColumn

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is launching a Library of Things, offering cardholders free access to borrow a wide variety of tools, musical instruments, recreational gear, tech items, and more for three-week checkout periods. Supported by Library Foundation funding, the new collection expands community access to creative and practical resources with pickup available at most FVRLibraries locations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fort-vancouver-regional-libraries-offers-a-library-of-things/ #ClarkCounty #FVRLibraries #LibraryOfThings #CommunityResources #PublicLibraries #CreativeTools #LearningAndPlay #FreeBorrowing

Washington State Patrol received reports of a suspected drunk driver swerving on I-5 near 99th Street, leading CCSO deputies to locate the vehicle and attempt a stop. After the driver eluded, deputies used a Grappler device to bring the vehicle safely to a halt, taking the 61-year-old male into custody without further incident. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-deputies-stop-reckless-driver-utilizing-a-grappler-device/ #ClarkCounty #CCSO #PublicSafety #RecklessDriving #GrapplerDevice #EmergencyResponse #TrafficStop

Fire crews responded to a fire at the Sterling Heights Apartments on SE Ellsworth Drive, where the sprinkler system activated and helped contain the flames to a single unit. One occupant was displaced, no injuries were reported, and the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-extinguishes-fire-at-sterling-heights-apartments/ #Vancouver #VancouverFireDepartment #ApartmentFire #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #ClarkCounty #FireInvestigation

A witness discovered a motorcycle off the roadway on NE Heisson Road in Battle Ground, where deputies and officers found the rider with severe injuries who later died at the hospital. The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation into the fatal collision. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-killed-in-motorcycle-collision/ #ClarkCounty #MotorcycleCollision #BattleGround #TrafficInvestigation #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #CCSO

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a fire in a second-floor apartment on NE 66th Ave and quickly extinguished it after finding no occupants inside. A full first alarm assignment brought the incident under control, and the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-extinguishes-apartment-fire/ #Vancouver #VancouverFireDepartment #FireResponse #ApartmentFire #PublicSafety #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse

Doc Harris Stadium's crew worked a full 13-hour schedule to host two state playoff football games, with managers, ticket staff, gate greeters, concessions volunteers and field crews keeping operations running as Camas, Skyline, Seton Catholic and La Center fans filled the stadium for a rare doubleheader. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/doc-harris-stadium-crew-in-camas-works-overtime-for-special-playoff-doubleheader/ #HighSchoolSports #Camas #DocHarrisStadium #Playoffs #Football #ClarkCounty #WIAA #SetonCatholic

Columbia River, Hockinson, Skyview and Seton Catholic advanced to the state girls soccer semifinals, while Columbia River and La Center volleyball teams each earned trophies in Yakima during a packed weekend of WIAA postseason action. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-four-clark-county-girls-soccer-teams-reach-final-four-in-their-brackets/ #HighSchoolSports #WIAA #GirlsSoccer #Volleyball #ClarkCounty #Camas #Hockinson #LaCenter

Columbia River extended its postseason dominance with two more state volleyball wins, while La Center also reached the semifinals as a busy weekend of state playoffs unfolds across Clark County in volleyball, football and girls soccer. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-columbia-river-la-center-volleyball-reach-the-final-four/ #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty #Volleyball #Football #GirlsSoccer #WIAA #Camas #LaCenter

This letter to the editor from Camas resident Margaret Tweet highlights several Nov. 18 public meetings involving C-TRAN board composition, Clark County Council actions, past votes tied to light rail and findings from the Skamania County investigation, encouraging residents to understand how these decisions could shape local transportation and governance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-upcoming-meetings-will-help-shape-the-future-of-clark-county/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #Transportation #PublicMeetings #LocalGovernment

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that Washington's unemployment insurance trust fund is weakening and that SB 5041, which allows striking workers to collect UI benefits, could increase employer taxes, strain state resources and worsen financial pressures for businesses and workers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-shrinking-ui-trust-fund-could-cause-businesses-and-their-workers-more-pain/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #UIFund #SB5041 #WorkerRights #BusinessCosts #WashingtonPolicyCenter

C-TRAN is expanding its Honored fare program ahead of schedule, allowing low-income riders to qualify for half-price fares starting November 17, with eligibility tied to income level or SNAP participation as part of wider fare changes set for 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-announces-early-roll-out-of-honored-fare-expansion/ #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #Transportation #TransitFares #PublicTransportation #HopFastpass #SNAP

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a duplex fire on SE Morgan Road, encountering heavy smoke, flames and an energized power line before bringing the incident under control; one adult was treated for smoke inhalation and several residents were displaced as the Fire Marshal's Office continues its investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-duplex-fire/ #Vancouver #VFD #FireResponse #PublicSafety #Firefighters #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington will open a new Club at Peter S. Ogden Elementary in January 2026, funded by a 21st CCLC grant providing free after-school and summer programs focused on academics, wellness and leadership for up to 200 youth each year. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/boys-girls-clubs-of-southwest-washington-expands-to-peter-s-ogden-elementary-school/ #Youth #ClarkCounty #BoysAndGirlsClub #Education #AfterSchoolPrograms #VancouverWA #CommunitySupport

Chad Taylor, owner and publisher of The Chronicle, uses sharp sarcasm to contrast claims that Democrats “saved democracy” with what Washington residents actually face, from talk of banned books and social media speech policing to one of the largest tax increases in state history, $4-plus gas under the Climate Commitment Act, higher mortgage rates, and a new payroll tax for long-term care. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-did-it-democrats/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #Politics #Democrats #Taxes #ClimateCommitmentAct #CostOfLiving #TheChronicle #ChadTaylor

This opinion column by Rep. John Ley for Clark County Today explains how TriMet's spare MAX light rail vehicles, revised IBR ridership projections, Federal Transit Administration data, and higher MAX operating costs compare with C-TRAN's bus service, outlining why existing vehicles and current bus resources can cover the proposed Yellow Line extension without new MAX purchases. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/ #Opinion #TriMet #Transportation #LightRail #CTRAN #IBR #TransitCosts #ClarkCounty #MAX

Clark County Today's latest community poll asks whether Councilor Michelle Belkot should be reinstated to the C-TRAN Board following a Skamania County investigation that found rule violations in her removal. The report recommends reinstatement and cites misconduct, sparking renewed public debate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-councilor-michelle-belkot-be-reinstated-to-the-c-tran-board-following-the-skamania-county-findings/ #MichelleBelkot #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #CTRAN #ClarkCountyCouncil #Poll #LocalGovernment #Accountability #SkamaniaCounty #Opinion

Conservative activist Scott Presler, founder of Early Vote Action, is set to visit Battle Ground on Monday for a Super Signing Event supporting Washington's proposed voter ID and proof-of-citizenship initiative. Backed by the Washington State Republican Party and Chairman Jim Walsh, the event seeks to collect signatures toward the 2026 ballot. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/conservative-activist-scott-presler-scheduled-to-visit-battle-ground-on-monday-for-signing-event/ #ScottPresler #BattleGroundWA #ClarkCounty #WAGOP #VoterID #Elections #Politics #WashingtonState #BallotInitiative #EarlyVoteAction

Washington employers say rising taxes are their biggest challenge, according to the Association of Washington Business fall survey. Sixty-five percent of respondents cited taxes as their top concern following the record $9.4 billion tax hike signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, with most passing higher costs to consumers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-wa-businesses-cite-taxes-as-top-concern-majority-pass-costs-onto-consumer/ #WashingtonState #Business #Taxes #Economy #AWB #GovBobFerguson #Recession #Inflation #Regulations #TheCenterSquare

Washington has announced 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore state parks and other public lands without a pass. The dates honor key events such as Earth Day, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth, and encourage everyone to experience the outdoors while supporting conservation efforts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mark-your-calendars-no-discover-pass-required-on-these-2026-days/ #WashingtonState #DiscoverPass #StateParks #OutdoorRecreation #PublicLands #Conservation #FreeDays #EarthDay #Juneteenth #VeteransDay