Clark County Today News

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

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and author of The Wise Drive, examines why drivers often make unsafe left turns and how Washington law requires motorists to stay in their lane through intersections before signaling and moving over safely. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-getting-left-turns-right/ #Opinion #TrafficSafety #WashingtonState #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #LeftTurn #DrivingTips #TargetZero #RoadSafety #Intersections

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash near NE 182nd Avenue in Battle Ground on Nov. 12. The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the collision, which closed the roadway during the response. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-responds-to-fatal-collision/ #ClarkCounty #BattleGroundWA #CCSO #TrafficInvestigation #PublicSafety #VehicleCrash #LawEnforcement #FatalCollision #BreakingNews #ClarkCountySheriff

Students from River HomeLink Theatre are set to perform Descendants: The Musical this December at Prairie High School in Vancouver. Directed by Sandy Sparks, the family-friendly production celebrates friendship, understanding, and the power of working together. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/river-homelink-theatre-presents-descendants-the-musical/ #VancouverWA #BattleGroundWA #CommunityTheatre #DescendantsTheMusical #YouthTheatre #FamilyArts #PrairieHighSchool #RiverHomeLink #LivePerformance #ClarkCountyEvents

The end of the 43-day federal government shutdown reignited partisan battles among Washington's congressional delegation. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined Republicans in voting to fund the government while fellow Democrats like Suzan DelBene and Pramila Jayapal pushed back, sparking debates over health care and tax credits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/end-of-shutdown-ignites-new-round-of-sparring-among-was-congressional-lawmakers/ #GovernmentShutdown #WashingtonPolitics #Congress #MarieGluesenkampPerez #DanNewhouse #SuzanDelBene #PramilaJayapal #WashingtonStateStandard #Bipartisan #Politics

The Study of Sports digs into high school playoff time with football, volleyball, and girls soccer highlights from Camas, Seton Catholic, La Center, and Washougal before switching gears to pro sports with a World Series recap that tests Mariners fans' patience; recorded Nov. 12. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-nov-13-2025-its-november-which-means-it-is-playoff-time-for-fall-high-school-sports-and-the-sports-enthusiasts-talk-football-volleyball-and-soccer/ #HighSchoolSports #VancouverWA #Podcast #Football #Volleyball #GirlsSoccer #WorldSeries #SeattleMariners #Camas #SetonCatholic

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls attention to what he sees as a major environmental oversight in Clark County's 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, arguing that long-term encampments on protected land are being ignored. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-is-planning-our-future-so-why-arent-we-protecting-our-most-vulnerable-lands/ #ClarkCounty #ComprehensivePlan #EnvironmentalProtection #VancouverWA #LetterToTheEditor #PublicLands #CleanWater #GrowthManagementAct #Opinion #Sustainability

The Ballmer Group, led by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, announced a pledge of up to $170 million a year for free preschool in Washington. The 10-year gift could create 10,000 new ECEAP slots for low-income families and marks one of the largest philanthropic investments in early childhood education in state history. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/former-microsoft-ceos-philanthropy-will-donate-up-to-170m-a-year-for-free-preschool-in-wa/ #WashingtonState #BallmerGroup #EarlyLearning #PreschoolFunding #EducationPolicy #SteveBallmer #ECEAP #Philanthropy #BobFerguson #ChildCarePrograms

Clark County's Commission on Aging will honor Sharon Wodtke, president of Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc., with the 2025 Silver Citizen Award. Wodtke is recognized for expanding senior programs and revitalizing post-pandemic activities that now reach more than 700 participants. The award will be presented during the Nov. 19 Commission meeting. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/commission-on-aging-to-present-annual-silver-citizen-award/ #ClarkCounty #CommissionOnAging #SharonWodtke #SilverCitizenAward #BattleGroundWA #SeniorPrograms #VolunteerLeadership #CommunityService #VancouverWA #AgingReadinessPlan

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Matt Ransom of Camas and Gael Tarleton of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission. Ransom, executive director of the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council, brings 25 years of regional planning experience, while Tarleton adds legislative and port leadership expertise. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/governor-appoints-new-members-to-transportation-commission/ #Transportation #WashingtonState #Camas #MattRansom #GaelTarleton #GovernorFerguson #PublicPolicy #Infrastructure #RegionalPlanning #WSTC

Identity Clark County has named Josie Hyde, Division President of WFG National Title, as its 2026 board chair, succeeding Mark Mantei of Vancouver Clinic. ICC also added Cory Irwin, Lisa Goecke, and Ben Campbell to its executive committee, expanding its leadership focus on business growth and community vitality. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/identity-clark-county-names-josie-hyde-chair/ #ClarkCounty #IdentityClarkCounty #JosieHyde #BusinessLeadership #EconomicGrowth #VancouverWA #WFGNationalTitle #BusinessCommunity #ExecutiveCommittee #PublicSafety

The Vancouver City Council has officially adopted a new city flag created from designs by community members Brooke Nugent and Nathan Hunter. The flag's colors and symbols highlight Vancouver's natural beauty, history, and civic pride. It will be introduced during a Nov. 28 celebration at City Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-adopts-new-flag-for-the-community/ #VancouverWA #CityCouncil #CommunityFlag #PublicArt #CivicPride #BrookeNugent #NathanHunter #VancouverFlag #LocalGovernment #ColumbiaRiver

After a record 43-day shutdown, the U.S. House is expected to pass a bipartisan stopgap bill reopening the government through Jan. 30. The legislation includes federal back pay, new security funding, and deadlines for remaining appropriations. Report from the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-house-expected-to-clear-bill-reopening-the-government-after-record-shattering-shutdown/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #USHouse #Politics #GovernmentFunding #MikeJohnson #DonaldTrump #WashingtonStateStandard #Senate #FederalWorkers

Vancouver resident Dr. Sara Sharp, a retired Army combat veteran, shares her personal experience of neglect at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and calls for greater accountability and patient advocacy to prevent elder abuse and restore trust in healthcare. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-it-is-time-for-us-to-speak-out-and-demand-change/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #SaraSharp #PeaceHealth #ElderAbuse #HealthcareReform #VeteransCare #VancouverWA #PatientRights #HealthcareAccountability

Elizabeth New (Hovde) with Washington Policy Center questions whether WA Cares will force family caregivers into union-linked systems. She highlights missing details about non-union options, the program's financial design, and its potential impact on taxpayers and Medicaid. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-cares-an-important-detail-for-future-family-caregivers-is-still-unclear/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WACares #ElizabethNew #Caregivers #SEIU775 #LongTermCare #HealthcarePolicy #MedicaidReform #PublicPolicy

Washougal School District is seeking resident applicants to write “for” and “against” statements for the Local Voters' Pamphlets covering two levy measures on the Feb. 10, 2026 ballot; applications are due by noon on Dec. 3, 2025, with Board appointments on Dec. 9. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-seeks-applications-to-write-for-and-against-statements-in-voter-guide-for-levy-elections/ #Washougal #SchoolDistrict #Levy #VotersPamphlet #ClarkCounty #SkamaniaCounty #EducationFunding #LocalGovernment #Elections #CivicParticipation

Nancy Churchill continues her Dangerous Rhetoric series exploring incentives in politics and economics, arguing that the recent federal shutdown benefits insurance companies and political donors more than working Americans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-really-benefits-from-the-shutdown/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #AffordableCareAct #GovernmentShutdown #Obamacare #CampaignFinance #WashingtonState #HealthcareReform #PoliticalIncentives #DangerousRhetoric

PHOTOS: Vancouver celebrated Veterans Day with the 37th annual Lough Legacy Parade, featuring soldiers, families, and children paying tribute to service members along Evergreen Boulevard. The day continued with an open house at Pearson Field, hosted by CMAC. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-salutes-service-at-lough-legacy-veterans-day-parade/ #Vancouver #VeteransDay #LoughLegacyParade #CMAC #CommunityEvents #FortVancouver #ClarkCounty #TheHistoricTrust #PearsonField #SupportOurVeterans

Rep. John Ley details how WSP's consulting contract for the IBR project has soared from $44 million to $293.5 million through six amendments and “extra work,” securing a 32 percent profit margin while taxpayers face rising costs and delays. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-outrageous-32-wsp-profits-for-ibr-consulting/ #Opinion #Transportation #I5Bridge #WSP #IBR #ClarkCounty #TaxpayerFunding #Infrastructure #WashingtonState #Accountability

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. held its annual November luncheon honoring local veterans with music, remembrance, and tributes, including the Missing Man Table and a performance of military service songs on bagpipes by Tim Gunn. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-inc-honors-veterans-at-luncheon/ #BattleGroundWA #VeteransDay #ClarkCounty #CommunityEvent #HonoringVeterans #Bagpipes #MilitaryService #FortVancouver #LocalNews #Gratitude

Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center argues the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project faces serious challenges, including inflated light rail ridership forecasts, growing costs, and weak federal funding prospects. He warns lawmakers may be left spending millions to keep the project alive without progress. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-light-rails-problems-sink-the-i-5-columbia-river-bridge-replacement-project/ #Opinion #Transportation #I5Bridge #LightRail #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ColumbiaRiver #WSDOT #TransitFunding #Infrastructure #BridgeReplacement

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case challenging mail-in ballot counting after Election Day, a decision that could affect how Washington and other vote-by-mail states run elections. The ruling could determine whether ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later are valid. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fight-over-counting-mail-in-ballots-after-election-day-will-go-before-supreme-court/ #SupremeCourt #Elections #MailInVoting #WashingtonState #BallotCounting #VotingLaws #ElectionIntegrity #VoteByMail #ConstitutionalLaw #Ballots

WSDOT crews will close the right lane of southbound I-5 in Vancouver on Nov. 13 between mileposts 4.6 and 4.4 to repair an overhead sign and message board. Travelers should expect delays and drive carefully through the work zone. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lane-closure-scheduled-on-southbound-i-5-in-vancouver-for-overhead-sign-and-message-board-repairs-nov-13/ #VancouverWA #WSDOT #I5 #Transportation #TrafficAlert #RoadWork #ClarkCounty #TravelAdvisory #WorkZoneSafety #Maintenance

The Clark County Historical Museum's Winter Native Arts Market returns Dec. 20 with a free celebration of Indigenous art, music, and storytelling featuring 17 Native artists and a live performance by Sherrie Davis. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/celebrate-the-season-at-the-winter-native-arts-market/ #VancouverWA #NativeArts #ClarkCountyHistoricalMuseum #IndigenousCulture #CommunityEvent #HolidayMarket #LocalArtists #SherrieDavis #CulturalCelebration #FreeAdmission

This letter to the editor from Vancouver resident Michael Langsdorf questions county leadership after Camas Mayor Steve Hogan's homelessness prevention idea was rejected, raising concerns about taxpayer funding and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-how-much-do-taxpayers-pay-for-this-sage-advice/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #Camas #Homelessness #TaxpayerFunding #PublicSpending #LocalGovernment #Accountability

A Skamania County Sheriff's Office report concluded the Clark County Council violated the County Charter, procedural rules, and the Open Public Meetings Act when removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, citing collusion and recommending fines and reinstatement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-skamania-co-sheriffs-report-says-clark-county-council-violated-the-county-charter-rules-of-procedure-and-was-open-public-meetings-act/ #ClarkCounty #OPMA #ClarkCountyCouncil #SkamaniaCounty #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #WashingtonPolitics #WAGOP #LightRailFunding #GovernmentAccountability

WFEA honored the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival USA as Southwest Washington's Event of the Year, citing a free, four-day celebration that drew more than 50,000 people and featured 60+ performances across downtown. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-arts-music-festival-named-event-of-the-year-for-southwest-washington/ #VancouverArts #WFEA #VSOUSA #ArtsFestival #VancouverWA #CulturalCelebration #EventOfTheYear #MusicAndArts #ClarkCounty #DowntownVancouver

For 45 seasons, Dale Croswell has been the voice of Camas football from the “Cros Nest” at Doc Harris Stadium. As he prepares to retire, the longtime announcer reflects on decades of memories, camaraderie, and community spirit that made him a local legend. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/high-school-football-hold-everything-it-is-time-to-celebrate-a-camas-legend/ #CamasFootball #DaleCroswell #DocHarrisStadium #Papermakers #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCountyWA #Community #Tradition #Camas #LocalLegend

King's Way Christian Schools celebrated Veterans Day early with two assemblies — one for younger students and one for middle and high schoolers — featuring music, performances, and heartfelt tributes to those who served. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/kings-way-christian-schools-get-head-start-on-veterans-day-with-assemblies/ #VancouverWA #KingsWayChristianSchools #VeteransDay #ClarkCountySchools #YouthEngagement #CommunityEvent #HonoringService #Education #LocalSchools #StudentPerformances

The City of Vancouver kicks off the eleventh annual Korey's Joy Drive to honor Korey Cochran, a city employee who passed away from brain cancer in 2017. Community members can donate toys, coats, and other winter items through Dec. 10 at various Vancouver drop-off sites supporting local nonprofits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-launches-eleventh-annual-koreys-joy-drive/ #VancouverWA #KoreysJoyDrive #CityOfVancouver #CommunityGiving #HolidayDonations #ClarkCountyWA #LocalCharities #Nonprofits #GivingBack #HolidaySeason

Prairie High School's Drama Club invites the community to experience Six the Musical: Teen Edition, a vibrant performance inspired by Henry VIII's six wives and powered by 21st-century girl energy. Shows run Nov. 14–22 in the Prairie High School auditorium. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/prairie-high-school-presents-six-the-musical-teen-edition/ #PrairieHighSchool #SixTheMusical #BattleGroundSchoolDistrict #YouthTheater #PerformingArts #GirlPower #CommunityEvent #VancouverWA #HighSchoolDrama #ClarkCountyWA

Political newcomer Mahsa Eshghi has won her race for Camas City Council, defeating incumbent Leslie Lewallen by more than 12 percentage points. Eshghi, a civil engineer and project manager for the Port of Portland, says her grassroots campaign focused on listening, collaboration, and positive community engagement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mahsa-eshghi-wins-camas-city-council-election/ #Camas #MahsaEshghi #LocalElection #CamasCityCouncil #CommunityLeadership #WomenInSTEM #CivicEngagement #PublicService #Grassroots #ClarkCountyWA

A Skamania County Sheriff's Office report concludes that four Clark County councilors and County Manager Kathleen Otto violated procedures and laws when removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board. The report recommends fines, a possible misconduct charge, and a reprimand as the case moves to outside prosecutors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-four-clark-county-councilors-and-the-county-manager-violated-rules-when-booting-member-from-c-tran-board/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #SkamaniaCounty #CountyCouncil #CTRAN #MichelleBelkot #KathleenOtto #PublicMeetings #Accountability #LocalGovernment

Camas seniors Jackson Tyler and Carter Pak have forged a unique bond as they share the kicker role for the Papermakers, helping the team capture the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League championship and a playoff berth. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-camas-kickers-share-an-important-role-for-the-papermakers/ #CamasFootball #HighSchoolSports #Papermakers #CarterPak #JacksonTyler #Teamwork #GSHL #Playoffs #WashingtonFootball #ClarkCountySports

Clark County Today's weekly poll asks how confident residents are that Vancouver city leaders will use Proposition 5 funds — meant for police staffing and equipment — responsibly. Early results show voter approval, but questions remain about oversight and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-how-confident-are-you-that-city-leaders-will-spend-proposition-5-funds-responsibly/ #Opinion #Poll #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Proposition5 #PublicSafety #PoliceLevy #TaxpayerAccountability #LocalElections #CommunityTrust

Ken Vance highlights former Camas High School star Addison Harris' stellar start to her sophomore season at Montana State, including a 27-point opener against Carroll College. He notes Harris' growing leadership role and her upcoming appearance in Portland. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sophomore-season-may-be-even-better-for-former-camas-standout-addison-harris/ #Opinion #AddisonHarris #Camas #MontanaState #CollegeBasketball #WomensSports #BigSkyConference #ClarkCounty #LocalAthletes #SportsColumn

Joe Cortright of City Observatory criticizes the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project's $273 million consultant spending, saying it recreates the failed Columbia River Crossing with little accountability. He raises concerns about conflicts of interest, inflated benefits, and rising costs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-interstate-bridge-273-million-on-consultants-for-basically-the-same-project/ #Opinion #JoeCortright #CityObservatory #IBR #ColumbiaRiverCrossing #Transportation #Infrastructure #GovernmentSpending #PacificNorthwest #Accountability

Randall O'Toole, known as The Antiplanner, argues that $1.8 trillion in transit subsidies since 1991 have failed to boost ridership or deliver promised benefits. He says taxpayers continue to fund a system Americans rarely use. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-1-8-trillion-for-nothing/ #Opinion #RandallOToole #TheAntiplanner #TransitFunding #PublicTransportation #Infrastructure #GovernmentSpending #TransitPolicy #PacificNorthwest #Economy