Podcasts about Clark County

The Clark County Fair kicks off Aug. 1 with concerts, rodeos, carnival rides, farm animals, and the Budweiser Clydesdales — offering 10 days of family fun in Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-fair-to-provide-10-best-days-of-summer-starting-friday-aug-1/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SummerFun #BudweiserClydesdales #ConcertSeries #MuttonBustin #IceAgeAdventures #CarnivalRides #CountyFair2025

Battle Ground Senior Citizens and Home Instead teamed up for a Christmas in July donation drive, collecting thousands of essentials and cookies for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-home-instead-team-up-to-help-clark-county-veterans-assistance-center/ #BattleGroundWA #VancouverWA #VeteransSupport #DonationDrive #CommunityCare #HomeInstead #SeniorCitizens #Walmart #GirlScouts

The Clark County Republican Party has unanimously opposed Philip Johnson's city council candidacy, accusing him of attacking fellow Republicans and violating party unity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-republican-party-unanimously-opposes-philip-johnsons-candidacy-for-battle-ground-city-council/ #ClarkCountyPolitics #CCRP #PhilipJohnson #BattleGroundWA #ConservativeValues #RepublicanUnity #CityCouncilRace #MatthewBumala

Drivers near Ridgefield should expect closures and delays July 31 as WSDOT installs a wrong-way detection system on the I-5 off-ramp to 179th Street. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-nighttime-ramp-closure-on-i-5-in-clark-county-july-31/ #WSDOT #I5Closure #ClarkCountyTraffic #RidgefieldWA #RoadSafety #TransportationAlert #179thStreet #WrongWayDetection

In a letter to the editor, Kim Hamlik advocates for expanding pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout Clark County. She emphasizes the health benefits, safety improvements, and equitable access such infrastructure can bring. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-must-prioritize-the-expansion-of-pedestrian-and-bicycle-trails-to-promote-the-health-and-well-being-of-its-residents/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ActiveLiving #BikeTrails #PedestrianSafety #KimHamlik #ADACompliance #InfrastructureMatters #MentalHealth

Clark County, Metro weigh options as Southern Nevada's unhoused population continues to grow.

Nominations are open for Clark County's 6th annual Silver Citizen Award, which honors residents 60 and older for exceptional community service. Forms are due by Aug. 29 at clark.wa.gov/aging. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/call-for-nominations-commission-on-agings-6th-annual-silver-citizen-award/ #SilverCitizenAward #ClarkCounty #CommunityService #OlderAdults #Volunteerism #CommissionOnAging

Expect delays on northbound I-205 in Vancouver July 28–29 as WSDOT closes the NE Padden Parkway on-ramp for brush and tree clearing work. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-july-28-29/ #I205 #ClarkCountyTraffic #RoadClosures #WSDOT #VancouverWA #HighwayMaintenance #TreeClearing #TransportationUpdate

Clark County is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming District Court vacancies. Judges Sonya Langsdorf and Kelli E. Osler are set to retire later this year. Applications are due by Aug. 8. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-to-fill-two-open-district-court-seats/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #JudicialVacancy #LegalAppointments #JudgeRetirement #CountyCouncil #WashingtonLaw

Clark County Today editor Ken Vance spotlights Rob Anderson's message urging voter engagement in the Charter Review Commission election. Anderson outlines priorities like public safety, tax restraint, and transparency while warning about past amendments and nonpartisan labeling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-reform-clark-county-founder-encourages-voters-to-get-engaged-in-charter-review-commission-voting/ #ClarkCounty #RobAnderson #CharterReview #PublicSafety #TaxPolicy #RankedChoiceVoting #VoterEngagement #Opinion

Clark County is seeking applicants for four open seats on its Parks Advisory Board. Members advise on parks planning and development. Applications are due Sept. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-parks-advisory-board-3/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAdvisoryBoard #PublicParks #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunity #BoardService #EquityAndInclusion #ParksPlanning

Expect delays on SR 503 near Amboy from July 21–24 as WSDOT crews clear brush and danger trees. Flaggers will alternate traffic in a single lane daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-sr-503-in-clark-county-july-21-24/ #AmboyWA #SR503 #WSDOT #ClarkCounty #RoadWork #TrafficDelay #TreeRemoval #JulyRoadwork

A special filing period from Aug. 5–7 will be held for three Clark County offices that received no candidates during the May filing window. There are no filing fees and all qualified voters in the respective districts may apply. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/auditor-to-hold-special-three-day-filing-period-for-three-elected-offices-with-no-candidates/ #ClarkCounty #Elections #FilingPeriod #Yacolt #Hockinson #EastCounty #LocalPolitics #GeneralElection #CandidateFiling #ClarkVotes

Expect overnight delays on southbound I-205 near Northeast Fourth Plain Blvd on July 21 as WSDOT crews perform traffic sensor repairs. The work runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. with lane closures and posted detours. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-overnight-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-for-utility-work-july-21/ #I205 #VancouverWA #TrafficAlert #WSDOT #Roadwork #ClarkCounty #July21 #TransportationUpdate #UtilityWork

Anna Miller compares Clark County's light rail ambitions to California's high-speed rail debacle, calling it a “debt bomb” and urging residents to resist local expansion. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-light-rail-is-a-debt-bomb-that-just-keeps-going-off/ #Opinion #ClarkCountyTransit #LightRail #DebtCrisis #CamasVoice #AnnaMiller #CTRAN #Boondoggle #CaliforniaRail #PublicSpending

Severe weather caused damage in Clark County; Suspect in Fremont triple turned himself in to police; President Trump wants the Cleveland Guardians to change their name back to the Indians; Brook Park will be the new home of the National High School Football Hall of Fame.

Clark County is recruiting volunteers for four open seats on the Clean Water Commission. The group advises on local water quality and watershed health. Applications are due Aug. 25. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-seeks-volunteers-for-four-positions-on-the-clean-water-commission/ #ClarkCounty #CleanWaterCommission #VolunteerOpportunity #WatershedHealth #Stormwater #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalStewardship #PublicWorks

Public Defender Renee Alsept's profane social posts targeting Trump and law enforcement have raised questions about bias and accountability. County leadership says personal accounts fall outside current policy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/social-media-activity-of-clark-county-public-defender-questioned/ #ClarkCounty #ReneeAlsept #PublicDefender #SocialMediaPolicy #CountyGovernment #KathleenOtto #GaryMedvigy #FreeSpeech #HRInquiry #EmployeeConduct

Project 42 has expanded into Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as director, bringing advocacy, scorecards, and local engagement under the Future 42 brand. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/project-42-launches-its-third-county-project-in-clark-county-with-leslie-lewallen-as-director/ #ClarkCounty #Project42 #Future42 #LeslieLewallen #LocalGovernment #CivicEngagement #Accountability #TaxpayerIssues #CamasWA #Leadership

Council for the Homeless released Clark County's 2025 Point-in-Time Count, showing increased shelter use, rising senior homelessness, and an overrepresentation of BIPOC individuals. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/council-for-the-homeless-releases-2025-point-in-time-count-for-clark-county/ #Homelessness #ClarkCounty #CFTH #AffordableHousing #PITCount #HousingCrisis #EmergencyShelter #BIPOC #PointInTime

Camas C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he was misled into supporting language that may obligate Clark County to pay TriMet's light rail costs. He's now calling for the board to undo the vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-member-regrets-vote-that-could-leave-clark-county-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-light-rail/ #CTRAN #TimHein #ClarkCounty #LightRail #TriMet #TaxpayerMoney #IBR #TransitFunding #JohnLey #PublicTransit

The Vancouver and Clark County councils approved a $2.1 million interlocal agreement to help fund the Bridge Shelter, a 24/7 facility for unhoused residents with wraparound services. Opening in 2026, the shelter will also reserve beds for county residents outside Vancouver. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-and-county-funding-agreement-advances-bridge-shelter-project/ #HomelessnessResponse #BridgeShelter #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #SupportiveHousing #MentalHealth #KathleenOtto #LonPluckhahn #CityCouncil

Clark County Fire District 3 is now hiring firefighter and paramedic candidates, with applications due August 15. Entry-level and lateral applicants are encouraged. Job offers expected in October. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-district-3-hiring-firefighters-and-paramedics/ #ClarkCountyFire #FirefighterJobs #PublicSafety #FireDistrict3 #Paramedics #BattleGroundWA #BrushPrairie #EmergencyServices

The American Red Cross is urging people across Clark County to stay safe as extreme heat moves in. Their tips include staying hydrated, checking on others, and knowing the signs of heat illness. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/red-cross-issues-advice-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-heat/ #ExtremeHeat #RedCross #ClarkCounty #HeatSafety #Hydration #CoolingCenters #PriscillaFuentes #EmergencyPreparedness

Former County Councilor Dick Rylander helps Clark County residents understand how tax proposals affect them based on assessed property values — and why knowing your own valuation matters. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-taxes-and-assessed-values/ #Opinion #ClarkCountyTaxes #AssessedValue #PropertyTaxes #DickRylander #TaxPolicy #HomeValues

A man who admits to killing three people and living with their bodies for days is expected be sentenced to life without parole after reaching a plea agreement. Plus, the budget airline Avelo is ending its operations in Las Vegas. And, Clark County is lending a helping hand to struggling small businesses with a new grant offer. You can watch 7@7 on any of your favorite streaming platforms weekdays at 7 a.m and 7 p.m.

Tomorrow, the Las Vegas City Council will consider a bill that puts new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters, including a ban along the Fremont Street Experience — echoing recent measures by Henderson and Clark County (which banned the devices from the Strip). This comes as deaths on e-bikes and e-scooters have doubled this year. Las Vegas Weekly staff writer Tyler Schneider joins co-host Sarah Lohman to talk about why the devices are getting deadlier, and what solutions are out there. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage license fees in Clark County will jump from $72 to $172 starting July 27, part of changes tied to state legislation. Other recording fees also rise under House Bills 1858 and 1498. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/recording-fees-increase-following-state-legislative-approval-of-bills/ #ClarkCounty #MarriageLicenses #WashingtonState #DomesticViolence #RecordingFees #HB1858 #HB1498 #PublicService

CLOSING DAYS OF THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER FOR $10 MILLION FIRST PRIZE IN LAS VEGAS: 2/4: Seven Games: A Human History, by Oliver Roeder. https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Games-History-Oliver-Roeder/dp/1324003774 Checkers, backgammon, chess, and go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasing. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as the evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last gochampion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism.” and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white gostones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language, itself. 1910 CLARK COUNTY

Stephen Lloyd Randol, a Navy veteran and longtime Clark County resident, passed away on June 15, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of service, family, and faith. His life will be honored at Northcrest Community Church on July 26. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/obituary-stephen-lloyd-randol-1945-2025/ #Obituary #ClarkCounty #Veteran #StephenRandol #USNavy #NorthcrestChurch #VancouverWA #PinochlePlayer #FamilyMan

Bob Zak shares his concerns about the imbalance of power in Clark County's Charter, echoing other contributors' critiques. He also supports John Ley's preference for C-TRAN over light rail and warns about low ridership and funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-how-can-five-part-time-legislators-without-research-support-or-reliable-access-to-information-serve-as-an-effective-check-on-six-full-time-elected-executives/ #Opinion #ClarkCountyCharter #JohnJay #JohnLey #LightRail #CTRAN #ClarkCountyWA #LetterToTheEditor

Clark County voters should expect ballots in the mail starting July 15 for the August 5 Primary and Special Election. Registration and replacement ballot deadlines vary — full details are at clarkvotes.org. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/primary-and-special-election-important-information/ #ClarkCountyWA #Elections #PrimaryElection #VoteWA #VoterInfo #SpecialElection #ClarkVotes

Clark County residents can vote in a new poll after councilors declined to pursue a change to make the clerk position appointed. The issue may be revisited by the Charter Review Commission. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-the-clark-county-clerk-remain-an-elected-position/ #ClarkCountyClerk #ClarkCountyCouncil #PublicComment #LocalGovernment #VancouverWA #Poll #Opinion #CharterReview

C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver celebrated the launch of The Vine on Highway 99 with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring community leaders and Butch the Cougar. The 9-mile bus rapid transit line will connect WSU Vancouver to downtown by 2027, promising better access, safer streets, and expanded transit across Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-wsu-vancouver-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/ #CTRAN #WSUVancouver #TheVine #Highway99 #TransitExpansion #BRT #PublicTransportation #ClarkCountyWA #ButchCougar #SandraHaynes

Rep. John Ley attended the C-TRAN ribbon cutting for Vancouver's newest Bus Rapid Transit line and voiced support for more affordable, flexible transit solutions. Citing lower operating costs and faster travel times than TriMet's MAX light rail, Ley said adding BRT to the IBR could save $2 billion and better serve Clark County residents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-supports-c-tran-bus-rapid-transit-to-save-washington-money/ #JohnLey #CTRAN #BRT #TransitPolicy #ClarkCountyWA #TransportationFunding #WSUVancouver #MAXLightRail #TaxpayerSavings #InterstateBridg

Vancouver Clinic has launched a major expansion at its east Clark County site along 192nd Avenue. The new three-story facility, scheduled to open in 2027, will offer expanded access to primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, imaging, orthopedics, and more. Officials say the project reflects the organization's long-standing commitment to meet growing community needs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-clinic-begins-major-expansion-in-vancouver-camas/ #VancouverClinic #CamasWA #VancouverWA #HealthcareExpansion #PrimaryCare #SpecialtyCare #MultispecialtyClinic #ColumbiaPalisades #SportsMedicine #ClarkCountyGrowth

Clark County Council chose not to advance a proposal to make the clerk position appointed after public outcry. Officials deferred the issue to the Charter Review Commission for further evaluation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-comment-prevails-no-action-taken-on-clerk-agenda-item-at-clark-county-council-meeting/ #ClarkCountyCouncil #ClarkCountyClerk #PublicComment #CharterReview #Transparency #VancouverWA #SueMarshall #AliciaTopper #RobAnderson

Clark County's Commission on Aging will hold a hybrid meeting July 16 to explore “aging in place” through Chapters 2 and 3 of the Aging Readiness Plan. The discussion includes services and housing strategies for older adults. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-to-discuss-aging-in-place/ #ClarkCounty #CommissionOnAging #AgingInPlace #HealthyCommunities #SeniorHousing #PublicMeeting #CVTV

Clark County is calling for nominations to recognize local businesses and individuals making strides in inclusive employment. Awards will be presented Oct. 8 during a special event at Clark College. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-nominations-for-local-businesses-individuals-for-disability-employment-awareness-awards-2/ #DisabilityEmployment #ClarkCounty #InclusionMatters #CommunityAwards #EmploymentEquity #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

A Clark County judge ruled against Save Vancouver Streets, siding with the City of Vancouver and Auditor Greg Kimsey. The group had submitted over 6,500 signatures for a ballot initiative on lane reductions. Leaders say they're frustrated and weighing an appeal. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/court-rules-against-save-vancouver-streets/ #VancouverWA #SaveVancouverStreets #CivicEngagement #LaneReductions #CityCouncil #BallotAccess #GregKimsey #InitiativeProcess

A Clark County stormwater project on Northwest 99th Street will cause some traffic delays but keep all lanes open. Work begins in July. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/delays-expected-on-northwest-99th-street-during-water-quality-project-construction/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #Stormwater #RoadConstruction #TransportationUpdate #PublicWorks #99thStreet #WaterQuality #TrafficDelays

Send us a textJoin our summer intern, Weston Wolf, at the Clark County Fair in Winchester, Ky. Weston was able to catch up with a few members of the Clark County Cattlemens Association as well as KDA, and the Clark County NRCS. Clark County Conservation DistrictKentucky Department of AgCentral Kentucky Ag Credit

For many, July 4th means friends, family, fun... and fireworks. We'll chat with Clark County public safety officials about what they're doing to keep this holiday weekend fun and safe.

What happens when protection orders fail? In November 2019, Tiffany Hill did everything by the book to protect herself from her abusive husband. She reported his violence, obtained no-contact orders, and worked closely with law enforcement. Yet she was still murdered in front of her children and mother while sitting in her car outside an elementary school.Former Washington State Senator Lynda Wilson had already recognized this deadly gap in victim protection. Years before Tiffany's murder, Wilson had introduced legislation for GPS monitoring with real-time victim notification—a system that creates electronic "geofences" around domestic violence survivors. Had this technology been in place, Tiffany might have received a warning when her estranged husband approached, potentially saving her life.This powerful episode brings together three key figures who transformed this tragedy into lifesaving change: Senator Wilson, whose own childhood experiences with domestic violence fueled her advocacy; Sergeant Tanya Wollstein of the Vancouver Police Department, who investigated Tiffany's case and now implements the monitoring program; and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Boyd, who fought for higher bail to keep Tiffany's killer behind bars.Their conversation reveals both the frustrating limitations of our current legal system—including Washington's constitutional "right to bail" that allowed Tiffany's killer to be released—and the promising results of the technology that now bears her name. Today, approximately 240 domestic violence offenders in Clark County wear ankle monitors that alert victims when their abuser comes within 1,000 feet, with early data showing reduced recidivism rates.Through heartbreaking details of Tiffany's story and illuminating insights into how the justice system works (and sometimes doesn't), this episode offers a masterclass in turning personal tragedy into community protection. Listen now to understand how this groundbreaking approach to victim safety might be implemented in your community.