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Seton Catholic celebrates another WIAA Scholastic Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:05


Seton Catholic has claimed its third WIAA Scholastic Cup in four years, finishing the 2024–25 school year with dominant scores across athletics, academics, and student activities. Athletic director Phil Kent says the honor reflects the school's mission to grow well-rounded students. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/seton-catholic-celebrates-another-wiaa-scholastic-cup/ #SetonCatholic #WIAA #ScholasticCup #AcademicExcellence #StudentAthletes #HighSchoolSports #VancouverWA #PhilKent #GirlsSoccer #BoysGolf

Southwest Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to hold Hunting Heritage Banquet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:18


The Southwest Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its first Hunting Heritage Banquet in Woodland on June 21, celebrating outdoor conservation and hunting traditions with raffles, food, and family-friendly fun. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/southwest-gobblers-chapter-of-the-national-wild-turkey-federation-to-hold-hunting-heritage-banquet/ #WoodlandWA #HuntingBanquet #NWTF #OutdoorConservation #TurkeyHunting #YouthHunters #WomenHunters #HeritageEvent #HuntingTraditions #Latest

Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 6:42


David Boze of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington's 2025 legislative session produced record-breaking tax hikes with little regard for voters or fiscal restraint, while warning that policy trends in the state could ripple across the nation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-2025-tax-tsunami-in-washington-state/ #WashingtonState #TaxHikes #FiscalPolicy #DavidBoze #WPC #StateBudget #GasTax #SalesTax #CapitalGains #Opinion

Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 5:57


Washington state's legal liabilities have surged to more than $500 million in a year, with most claims tied to abuse in foster care and juvenile detention facilities. The Department of Children, Youth and Families is at the center of the crisis, as the state faces billions more in potential liability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-lawsuit-payouts-skyrocket-to-more-than-500m-in-past-year/ #WashingtonState #LawsuitPayouts #FosterCareCrisis #DCYF #JuvenileJustice #SexAbuseClaims #LegalSettlements #StateBudget #CivilLiability #Accountability

League of Women Voters schedules Vancouver City Council candidate forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 0:43


The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host a public forum on June 26 featuring candidates for Vancouver City Council Position 1, offering voters an in-person and online opportunity to hear directly from those running in the Aug. 5 primary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-schedules-vancouver-city-council-candidate-forum/ #Vancouver #CityCouncil #Elections #CandidateForum #VoterEngagement #LeagueOfWomenVoters #Primary2025 #Democracy #CivicAccess #ClarkCounty

Clark County Parks and Nature leads regional effort to identify financially sustainable future for parks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:22


Clark County Parks and Nature is convening a coalition of government, nonprofit, and community partners to explore long-term, sustainable funding models for parks and natural areas, with water conservation and cost-cutting already underway. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-parks-and-nature-leads-regional-effort-to-identify-financially-sustainable-future-for-parks/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAndNature #VancouverWA #SustainableFunding #WaterConservation #KlinelinePond #PublicResources #ParkFunding #LandConservation

Plan for overnight lane and ramp closures on northbound I-5 in Vancouver, June 17–19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:42


WSDOT crews will close lanes and ramps on northbound I-5 in Vancouver overnight from June 17–19 for repaving work, affecting SR 14, Mill Plain, and Fourth Plain access points. Travelers should plan for delays and use alternate routes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-overnight-lane-and-ramp-closures-on-northbound-i-5-in-vancouver-june-17-19/ #Vancouver #Transportation #WSDOT #I5Closures #Roadwork #HighwayRepaving #SR14 #MillPlain #FourthPlain #TravelAlert

Clark County's Greg Kimsey named Auditor of the Year by Secretary of State

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 2:57


Greg Kimsey was named Auditor of the Year by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs for his extraordinary leadership during the 2024 election challenges, and Clark County's Luba Ross earned the Rising Star of the Year Award. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-countys-greg-kimsey-named-auditor-of-the-year-by-secretary-of-state/ #GregKimsey #LubaRoss #ClarkCountyElections #AuditorOfTheYear #RisingStarAward #SecretaryOfState #VancouverWA #Latest #ElectionSecurity

Opinion: An accusation of ‘multiple inaccuracies and defamatory statements'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 14:17


Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance details his recent exchange with Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson, who claimed multiple inaccuracies and defamatory statements in a published column. Johnson responds point-by-point, and Vance offers his take. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-accusation-of-multiple-inaccuracies-and-defamatory-statements/ #IBRProgram #LightRail #Transportation #Opinion #KenVance #GregJohnson #CCTfeatured #ClarkCounty #I5Bridge

Opinion: Political motivated violence from the left is replacing discourse at a troubling rate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 5:22


Bill Bruch denounces the rise of left-wing political violence, pointing to the recent shootings of Minnesota Democrats who supported immigration reforms, and warns that calls for violence are replacing discourse. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-political-motivated-violence-from-the-left-is-replacing-discourse-at-a-troubling-rate/ #Opinion #BillBruch #PoliticalViolence #MelissaHortman #JohnHoffman #NoKings #Trump #ICEProtests #LawAndOrder #DHS

Opinion: Tell city officials to keep Vancouver ‘normal'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:09


Amy Harris of Clark County Matters calls on Vancouver residents to pressure local officials for stronger public camping bans, warning that Portland's homeless crisis could spread if action isn't taken. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tell-city-officials-to-keep-vancouver-normal/ #Opinion #AmyHarris #Vancouver #ClarkCountyMatters #Homelessness #PublicCamping #KeepVancouverNormal #PortlandCrisis #CityCouncil #BumperSticker

Opioid Abatement Council awards $2.75 million to Vancouver Bridge Shelter Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 3:25


The Clark County Opioid Abatement Council awarded more than $5.3 million in settlement grants to local organizations, including $2.75 million for the Vancouver Bridge Shelter Project, which will offer housing and addiction recovery services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opioid-abatement-council-awards-2-75-million-to-vancouver-bridge-shelter-project/ #Vancouver #OpioidSettlement #BridgeShelter #AddictionRecovery #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #Homelessness #Carelon #Narcan #Prevention

Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 7:53


Nancy Churchill argues that federal leadership aligned with conservative principles is defending Americans against Washington state's overreach on issues like dams, voter ID, EV mandates, and girls' sports. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-feds-vs-washington-state/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #VoterID #EVmandates #TitleIX #SnakeRiverDams #Trump #ElectionIntegrity #Hydropower #ChrisReykdal

Community invited to provide input on Orchards Community Park improvements via online survey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:29


Clark County Public Works is seeking public input on improvements to Orchards Community Park through a multilingual online survey. Responses will help shape future designs and support grant funding applications. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-invited-to-provide-input-on-orchards-community-park-improvements-via-online-survey/ #ClarkCounty #OrchardsPark #Vancouver #CommunityInput #ParksAndNature #PublicWorks #ParkImprovements #MichaelChau #Survey #GrantFunding

C-TRAN board approves service changes to start in fall; hears proposed fare increases for 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 5:08


The C-TRAN Board of Directors approved fall service changes, including a new Current rideshare district for Battle Ground and a new east Vancouver route, while also beginning discussion on proposed fare increases in 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-approves-service-changes-to-start-in-fall-hears-proposed-fare-increases-for-2026/ #CTRAN #BattleGround #Vancouver #Transit #TheCurrent #FareIncrease #PaulValencia #IBR #PublicSafety #BusRoutes

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visits U.S. Department of Transportation to oppose light rail in I-5 Bridge project

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:13


Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visited the U.S. Department of Transportation to speak out against the light rail extension in the I-5 Bridge Replacement project, citing strong opposition from Clark County communities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-city-councilor-leslie-lewallen-visits-u-s-department-of-transportation-to-oppose-light-rail-in-i-5-bridge-project/ #LeslieLewallen #Camas #IBR #LightRail #Transportation #ClarkCounty #USDOT #BattleGround #Infrastructure #SouthwestWashington

Letter: Follow the money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:58


Anna Miller argues there's credible evidence some disruptive protests are being orchestrated by well-funded networks, potentially with foreign influence and ideological motives. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-follow-the-money/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Camas #Protests #ForeignInfluence #AnnaMiller #JoshHawley #NevilleRoySingham #CCP #FBI

Honoring the Fathers Who Guide, Give, and Inspire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 0:34


Clark County Today celebrates Father's Day with a heartfelt message honoring dads, grandfathers, and father figures for their love, strength, and selfless guidance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/honoring-the-fathers-who-guide-give-and-inspire/ #FathersDay #ClarkCounty #FamilyMatters #FathersLove #Fatherhood #ClarkCountyToday #DadsMatter #Gratitude #Community #Parenting

Trump keeps control of California National Guard in LA for now after appeals court order

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 2:35


President Trump will temporarily retain control of 4,000 California National Guard troops following a federal appeals court decision that paused a lower court's order requiring him to return authority to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The deployment stems from protests in Los Angeles after recent ICE raids. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-keeps-control-of-california-national-guard-in-la-for-now-after-appeals-court-order/ #NationalGuard #Trump #Newsom #ICEraids #ConstitutionalAuthority #9thCircuit #CaliforniaPolitics #Protests #ClarkCountyToday #WashingtonStateStandard

Opinion: President Trump signs memorandum to protect the Snake River dams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:33


Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers says President Trump's memorandum protecting the Snake River dams rolls back costly Biden Administration policies and aligns with science-based recommendations to retain the hydroelectric system. Myers explains why this move benefits Washington's economy, energy future, and salmon recovery efforts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-president-trump-signs-memorandum-to-protect-the-snake-river-dams/ #SnakeRiverDams #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Hydropower #ColumbiaRiverBasin #TrumpMemo #BidenAdministration #SalmonRecovery #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyToday

Clark County looking to fill live-in, volunteer park host position at Moulton Falls Regional Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:33


Clark County is seeking a volunteer park host to live at scenic Moulton Falls Regional Park and help maintain the grounds, provide visitor assistance, and support daily operations. This live-in role offers housing and basic utilities in exchange for daily tasks like opening gates, picking up litter, and reporting emergencies. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-looking-to-fill-live-in-volunteer-park-host-position-at-moulton-falls-regional-park/ #Yacolt #MoultonFalls #ClarkCountyWA #VolunteerOpportunity #ParkHost #PublicWorks #LiveInVolunteer #EastForkLewisRiver #BigTreeCreek #ClarkCountyToday

Community members are invited to apply for Pro/Con Committees for upcoming districting ballot measure

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:54


The city of Vancouver is inviting residents to serve on Pro or Con Committees for a proposed charter amendment that would introduce district-based elections for some City Council members. Applications are due by June 30 at 5 p.m., and selected committee members will help shape the official arguments in the Clark County Voters Pamphlet. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-members-are-invited-to-apply-for-pro-con-committees-for-upcoming-districting-ballot-measure/ #VancouverWA #CityCouncil #DistrictElections #ProConCommittees #BallotMeasure #CivicEngagement #CityCharter #ClarkCountyToday #LauraShepard #Nov5Election

Plan ahead for overnight ramp closures on eastbound SR 14 in Vancouver, June 15–17

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:20


WSDOT crews will close eastbound SR 14 and multiple I-5 ramps overnight from June 15–17 for road surface improvements and maintenance. Travelers should plan ahead, expect delays, and use alternate routes. Real-time updates available via WSDOT's app and travel map. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-overnight-ramp-closures-on-eastbound-sr-14-in-vancouver-june-15-17/ #VancouverWA #SR14 #WSDOT #RampClosures #I5 #RoadMaintenance #TrafficAlert #ClarkCountyToday #TravelUpdates #ColumbiaWay

Clark County Fire District 3 recognizes AMR Crews for actions during June 10 fire incident

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:04


Clark County Fire District 3 has officially recognized AMR crews for their swift and heroic response to a June 10 fire in Battle Ground. Crews rescued two occupants and revived two dogs thanks to seamless coordination between fire and EMS teams during a complex emergency scene. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-district-3-recognizes-amr-crews-for-actions-during-june-10-fire-incident/ #BattleGround #FireDistrict3 #AMR #FireRescue #EmergencyResponse #ClarkCountyToday #PublicSafety #DogRescue #EMS #ChrisDrone

Washougal School District is accepting applications for Board of Directors vacancy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:26


The Washougal School District is accepting applications to fill the Director District 5 seat on the school board, following Chuck Carpenter's planned resignation on June 30. Applicants must live in the district and apply by July 24, with details available on the district website. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-is-accepting-applications-for-board-of-directors-vacancy/ #Washougal #SchoolBoard #WashougalSchoolDistrict #DirectorDistrict5 #ChuckCarpenter #BoardVacancy #KoriKelly #SchoolGovernance #ClarkCountyToday #EducationLeadership

Join Ridgefield's free Dragon Boat Community Paddles this summer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:33


This summer, Ridgefield invites you to glide across Lake River in a 40-foot Dragon Boat with friends, neighbors, and strangers who quickly become teammates. Free Community Paddles are offered Friday nights starting June 20 through October 3, with equipment provided and no experience needed — just bring your spirit of adventure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/join-ridgefields-free-dragon-boat-community-paddles-this-summer/ #RidgefieldWA #DragonBoating #CommunityPaddle #LakeRiver #SummerEvents #FreeActivities #OutdoorRecreation #PaddleTogether #ClarkCountyToday #CityOfRidgefield

Firefighters asking folks to Fill The Boot with fundraiser for MDA on Saturday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:16


This Saturday, Vancouver firefighters will once again take to the streets — or parking lots — to ask community members to Fill The Boot in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With more than 70 years of tradition, this fundraiser supports vital research, care, and advocacy for those with neuromuscular disease. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/firefighters-asking-folks-to-fill-the-boot-with-fundraiser-for-mda-on-saturday/ #FillTheBoot #MDA #VancouverWA #Firefighters #CommunitySupport #FredMeyer #MuscularDystrophy #Fundraiser #ClarkCountyToday #IAFF

Aging play equipment at Lewisville Regional Park to be removed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:41


Clark County is removing outdated play structures from Lewisville Regional Park starting in late June because they no longer meet current safety standards. A full park plan update is scheduled for later this year, and the public will be invited to provide input on what comes next. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/aging-play-equipment-at-lewisville-regional-park-to-be-removed/ #BattleGround #LewisvillePark #ClarkCountyWA #PublicWorks #PlaygroundRemoval #ParkSafety #ConstructionAlert #ParkPlanning #CommunityInput #ClarkCountyToday

POLL: Should Clark County taxpayers help pay for light rail operations?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:08


A new Clark County Today poll asks whether Clark County taxpayers should fund light rail operations tied to the I-5 Bridge Replacement. Project leaders say the plan is moving forward, but questions remain over long-term costs and public support. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-clark-county-taxpayers-help-pay-for-light-rail-operations/ #InterstateBridge #LightRail #ClarkCounty #Transportation #CTRAN #Taxpayers #GregJohnson #Opinion

Opinion: Why would C-TRAN Board members put the agency on the hook for $7.2 million annually if they don't have to?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 5:22


Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance scrutinizes the C-TRAN Board's stance on covering $7.2 million annually for TriMet's light rail operations, despite an admission from IBR's Greg Johnson that other funding options exist. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-would-c-tran-board-members-put-the-agency-on-the-hook-for-7-2-million-annually-if-they-dont-have-to/ #CTRAN #LightRail #ClarkCountyPolitics #KenVance #VancouverWA #IBR #TransitCosts #PublicSpending #ClarkCountyWa

The Study of Sports Podcast, June 13, 2025: Salute spring sports champions and revealing our summer plans, plus a quick trip to the 1970s

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 61:46


Reporter Paul Valencia is joined by Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland to talk Columbia River and Skyview's state championship wins, WIAA sanctions against a Seattle football program, a controversial California track ruling, and their summer plans—including one inspired by a 1970s sitcom. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-june-13-2025-salute-spring-sports-champions-and-revealing-our-summer-plans-plus-a-quick-trip-to-the-1970s/ #ClarkCountyWa #HighSchoolSports #SkyviewSoftball #ColumbiaRiverSoccer #SportsPodcast #WIAA #VancouverWA #TrackAndField #1970sSitcom #LocalNews

C-TRAN approves construction contract for new Vine route along Highway 99

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:40


C-TRAN is moving forward with its first north-south Vine route: the Purple line. The board approved a contract with Tapani Inc. for construction of the new bus rapid transit line running from the Vancouver waterfront to Washington State University Vancouver. A groundbreaking is set for July 9. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-approves-construction-contract-for-new-vine-route-along-highway-99/ #CTRAN #VancouverWA #PublicTransit #Highway99 #ClarkCountyNews #PurpleLine #BusRapidTransit #WSUV #TransportationUpdate #Vine

Camas detectives make arrest in Christmas morning car prowl and theft

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:26


Camas detectives charged Jorge Reyes Ayala in connection with a series of car prowls and a vehicle theft that occurred on Christmas morning in the Woodburn Neighborhood of Camas. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-detectives-make-arrest-in-christmas-morning-car-prowl-and-theft/ #Camas #CarProwl #VehicleTheft #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety #PoliceNews #JorgeReyesAyala #WoodburnNeighborhood #CamasPolice

Opinion: How to use a two-way left turn lane

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 3:31


Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl breaks down the proper use of two-way left turn lanes and clarifies common legal misconceptions about their function. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-use-a-two-way-left-turn-lane/ #DougDahl #TrafficSafety #WashingtonState #Transportation #TwoWayLeftTurn #RoadSafety #TargetZero #OpinionColumn #WiseDrive

Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:52


Gov. Bob Ferguson is urging state agencies to prepare for further spending cuts amid declining revenues and a widening budget gap that could deepen after a June 24 forecast. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-governor-wants-agencies-to-look-for-deeper-cuts/ #BobFerguson #WashingtonBudget #SpendingCuts #OFM #EconomicForecast #StateAgencies #WApolitics

Signature gathering begins soon on Washington voter ID initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:40


Supporters of IL26-126, an initiative requiring proof of citizenship to vote in Washington, will begin gathering signatures soon to qualify the measure for legislative review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/signature-gathering-begins-soon-on-washington-voter-id-initiative/ #VoterID #WashingtonState #IL26126 #JimWalsh #BallotInitiative #ElectionIntegrity #CitizenshipVerification

Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 6:09


Darby Kaikkonen, a Tumwater school board member and ex-director at OSPI, has filed suit claiming she was fired over her vote to support limits on trans athlete participation in girls' sports. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ex-washington-state-worker-claims-she-was-fired-over-school-board-vote-on-trans-athletes/ #DarbyKaikkonen #OSPI #TransAthletes #SchoolBoard #TitleIX #WashingtonState #Education

Opinion: Washington's CO2 tax jumps 16% in just three months to about 46 cents per gallon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:44


Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center says Washington's carbon-tax price surged 16 percent in one quarter, now roughly 46 cents per gallon, without delivering clear emissions cuts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-co2-tax-jumps-16-in-just-three-months-to-about-46-cents-per-gallon/ #CO2Tax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #GasPrices #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonState #Opinion

Expect delays on northbound I-5 in Clark County for pavement repair work

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:11


Daytime lane closures June 11–12 will slow northbound I-5 in Clark County as WSDOT repairs damaged pavement near Ridgefield and Woodland. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-northbound-i-5-in-clark-county-for-pavement-repair-work/ #ClarkCounty #I5 #TrafficAlert #WSDOT #RoadWork #Ridgefield #Woodland

Fire District 3 firefighters rescue elderly couple and pets from burning home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:08


Firefighters in southwest Battle Ground managed a dual response, rescuing an elderly couple and their pets from a house fire while handling a separate medical call nearby. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-district-3-firefighters-rescue-elderly-couple-and-pets-from-burning-home/ #ClarkCounty #FireDistrict3 #FireRescue #BattleGround #EmergencyResponse #LevyLidLift

The Commission on Aging asks, ‘How can older adults in Clark County connect socially?'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:26


The Commission on Aging invites the public to a June 18 meeting to explore how older adults in Clark County can connect socially, with a focus on Healthy Communities from the Aging Readiness Plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-commission-on-aging-asks-how-can-older-adults-in-clark-county-connect-socially/ #CommissionOnAging #ClarkCounty #HealthyCommunities #AgingReadinessPlan #PublicMeeting #ClarkCountyCouncil #VancouverWA #CCTV #SocialConnection #CommunityPlanning

Opinion: A win-win for Washington state

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:50


Nancy Churchill explores the push for regional autonomy and fairer representation through HB 2085 and the Convention of Counties framework. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-win-win-for-washington-state/ #NancyChurchill #RobChase #HB2085 #localcontrol #representation #WinWinforWashington #Opinion #WashingtonPolitics #stateSenate #ReynoldsvSims

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program moving forward with plans for light rail

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 8:46


The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is moving forward with plans for light rail, with leadership in Washington and Oregon directing the effort despite local opposition and unresolved funding for operations and maintenance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/interstate-bridge-replacement-program-moving-forward-with-plans-for-light-rail/ #lightrail #IBR #CTRAN #GregJohnson #VancouverWA #InterstateBridge #transportation #TriMet #ClarkCounty #publictransit

Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in Washington

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:23


Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson meets with his state's military leadership as President Trump sends National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles protests, setting up a legal battle over state sovereignty. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-prepares-for-possibility-of-trump-deploying-troops-in-washington/ #Washington #NationalGuard #StateSovereignty #Immigration #Protests

Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for June 25 in Vancouver

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:20


In this episode, we discuss the Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for 11 a.m. June 25 at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Site in Vancouver to honor veterans on the 75th anniversary of the war's start. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/korean-war-veterans-remembrance-ceremony-set-for-june-25-in-vancouver/ #Korea75thAnniversary #VeteransRemembrance #Vancouver #CommunityTribute #ClarkCountyToday

Opinion: You want to know how much Washington State now taxes you?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 3:38


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center details Washington State's recent 2025 tax increases and their estimated cost to a $75,000 earner. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-want-to-know-how-much-washington-state-now-taxes-you/ #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WashingtonTaxes #BudgetShortfall #OpinionColumns

Opinion: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson defends lawlessness in California

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:25


The Washington State Republican Party issued a statement calling out Gov. Bob Ferguson for supporting a partisan letter opposing President Trump's lawful use of the National Guard in California. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-gov-bob-ferguson-defends-lawlessness-in-california/ #BobFerguson #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #ANTIFA #WashingtonPolitics #HouseBill1321 #WAGOP #OpinionColumn #ClarkCountyToday #VancouverWA

Heritage Foundation ranks WA state 46th out of 51 in election integrity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:10


Bill Bruch outlines Washington State's low ranking on the Heritage Foundation's Election Integrity Scorecard and advocates for a new citizens' initiative requiring proof of citizenship to vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/heritage-foundation-ranks-wa-state-46th-out-of-51-in-election-integrity/ #BillBruch #HeritageFoundation #electionintegrity #voterID #WashingtonState #citizensinitiative #JimWalsh #HB1585 #IL26126 #WAelections

McLoughlin Heights Church of God hosts Community Safety & Wellness Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 1:27


McLoughlin Heights Church of God will host Community Safety & Wellness Day on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Vancouver, with booths, activities, and a closing worship service. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/mcloughlin-heights-church-of-god-hosts-community-safety-wellness-day/ #VancouverWA #CommunityWellness #FamilyEvent #McLoughlinHeightsChurch #ClarkCountyEvents #RedCross #CPRtraining #FireSafety #ClarkCountyHistory #FreeEvent

Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:20


A full recreational burn ban goes into effect June 13 in Vancouver, citing dry conditions and wildfire risk. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-marshal-issues-recreational-burn-ban-6/ #Vancouver #burnban #wildfireseason #firesafety #ClarkCounty #HeidiScarpelli #firemarshal #communityalert #recreationalburning #publicsafety

State-federal tensions over ICE rise as Trump deploys troops against LA protests

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:36


President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and potentially U.S. Marines to Los Angeles over immigration protests, raising constitutional questions and sparking a legal challenge from California leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-federal-tensions-over-ice-rise-as-trump-deploys-troops-against-la-protests/ #DonaldTrump #GavinNewsom #CaliforniaNationalGuard #ICE #StateSovereignty #Marines #10thAmendment #ImmigrationProtests #RobBonta #TomHoman

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