Podcasts about Clark County

Last week we told you about Alana Carroll, a young woman who has been missing for 2 years now. Speaking with Joyce and Melissa, Alana's family members, we learned about the accident that changed Alana's life. This week, Alana's family shares more about the theories they've heard and rumors surrounding Alana's disappearance and presumed death. By sharing this information her family hopes those with answers will come forward so they can find their beloved Alana.For photos of Alana, the car accident she survived and what her body went through, visit our blog at murderintherain.comCourt records: Witnesses say man called ‘freaking out' with missing woman's body - Missing Clark County woman now presumed dead, investigators have identified a suspect - The Columbian - https://wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Alana-Carroll.pdf - Clark County deputies confirm death of woman missing since 2023 - Alana Ranae Carroll – The Charley Project - Missing woman Alana Carroll presumed dead in Clark County - BeenVerified - Alana Carroll - Illegal substances are part of addiction problem in Oregon, but alcohol is biggest killer - OPB - Opioid Data | Washington State Department of Health - FindAGrave.com - The Columbian - Oct. 3 2000- Obituary - Been Verified Court Cases - BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector - The Daily Astorian - Nov 29 1982- Marijuana Seized  - The Columbian - June 30 1992 - Editorial - The Columbian - July 24 1992 - Editorial - Longview Daily News - May 27 2011 - Police Blotter -BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector -The Columbian Nov 29 1982- Bust (PHOTO) - The Columbian Jan 20 1983 - Family pleads guilty to selling marijuana - The Columbian Feb 25 1983 - Kidnapped boy pleads guilty - The Columbian March 31 1983 - Courts - The Columbian June 4 2008 - Suspected heroin dealer arrested in Battle Ground - BeenVerified.com - Luke A. GrantSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers could be forced to cover millions in TriMet light rail costs following the latest C-TRAN Board vote. He argues residents have repeatedly rejected light rail, yet officials continue pursuing taxes and agreements that shift the burden onto Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-will-pay-is-the-question-for-clark-county/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #LightRail #CTRAN #TriMet #Transportation #JohnLey #PublicTransitFunding

Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumala issued a statement after Charlie Kirk's assassination, condemning the attack as not only against Kirk but against free speech itself. He urged Americans to continue speaking truth and not cower in fear. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-clark-county-republican-party-statement-regarding-charlie-kirk-assassination/ #Opinion #CharlieKirk #ClarkCounty #RepublicanParty #PoliticalViolence #TurningPointUSA #MatthewBumala #FreeSpeech

Following Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, the Clark County Democrats issued a statement condemning political violence, offering condolences, and urging calm and civic respect in politics. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-clark-county-democrats-condemn-political-violence-in-wake-of-charlie-kirk-shooting/ #ClarkCounty #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolence #TurningPointUSA #VancouverWA #Democracy #CommunitySafety #Politics

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident Bill Black calls on the Clark County Council to end delays on Annual Reviews, warning that continued suspensions will worsen the housing shortage and raise costs for families. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-needs-housing-solutions-not-more-delays/ #ClarkCounty #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #VancouverWA #LetterToTheEditor #Opinion #RealEstateDevelopment

C-TRAN's board kept language that the agency “may participate in funding” operations and maintenance for a potential light rail extension into downtown Vancouver, after a vote rejecting a return to older language that barred O&M payments; members and cities split over costs, representation, and pending lawsuits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-taxpayers-potentially-on-the-hook-for-light-rail-om-costs-after-c-tran-board-vote/ #VancouverWA #CTRAN #LightRail #IBR #PublicFinance #LocalGov #TransitPolicy #ClarkCountyWA

The county manager is seeking Clark County residents to fill a volunteer opening on the city/county Telecommunications Commission, which advises the County Council and Vancouver City Council, monitors cable franchise agreements, and participates in renewal negotiations; the unfinished term runs to May 31, 2027, and the commission meets twice per year in a hybrid format at City Hall and online. Apply by 5 p.m. Oct. 10. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-volunteers-for-opening-on-telecommunications-commission/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #Telecommunications #CableTV #PublicAccessTV #VolunteerService #LocalGovernment #CivicEngagement #AdvisoryBoard

Clark County deputies arrested a 17-year-old after shots were fired during an attempted vehicle prowl near Heritage High School. The suspect fled, fired eight rounds toward a victim, and was later caught with a stolen firearm tied to Thurston County warrants. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/deputies-arrest-juvenile-suspect-after-shots-fired-during-attempted-auto-prowl/ #VancouverWA #PublicSafety #CCSO #JuvenileCrime #ShotsFired #StolenFirearm #LawEnforcement

Justin Forsman shares his personal story and campaign priorities during his appearance on the Rooted with James O'Neil podcast, touching on Vancouver's debt, homelessness, the I-5 Bridge replacement, and the need for more open forums at City Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-rooted-in-clark-county-real-conversations-that-matter/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #LocalElections #PublicForums #HomelessnessCrisis #IFiveBridge #FreeSpeech #Podcast

The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee voted 8-3 to resubmit its 3-3-3 plan, keeping three seats each for Vancouver, Clark County, and the small cities, despite WSDOT's rejection. Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole argued that the state's 4-3-2 plan could be illegal and give Vancouver a majority. With millions in grant funding at stake, tensions remain high. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-composition-review-committee-sticks-with-its-3-3-3-plan/ #CTRAN #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #PublicTransit #LocalPolitics #WashingtonState #Transportation

The Clark County Arts Commission will host Music on the Plaza on Sept. 20 from 2–4 p.m. at the Public Service Center in Vancouver. Free and open to the public, the event will feature music, poetry, and performances from Takin' The Fifth, Last Cawl, Ottomatics, and Mila B. with Roundabout. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-arts-commission-presents-music-on-the-plaza/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #MusicOnThePlaza #CommunityEvent #ClarkCountyArtsCommission #LiveMusic #Poetry #ArtsAdvocacy

The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled three public forums ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. Candidates for city councils, school boards, the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, and the Clark Regional Wastewater District will participate. Forums will be held Sept. 6, Sept. 24, and Oct. 10, with live coverage on CVTV and cvtv.org. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-schedules-three-forums-ahead-of-nov-4-election/ #ClarkCountyWA #LeagueOfWomenVoters #Elections2025 #CamasWA #VancouverWA #WashougalWA #LocalElections #VoterEngagement

Clark County will conduct nighttime lane closures on Northeast 99th Street in September and October during a water quality project to filter stormwater runoff into Suds Creek. Expect delays as crews upgrade infrastructure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nighttime-closures-and-delays-on-northeast-99th-street-in-september-and-october-during-water-quality-project-construction/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #Transportation #RoadClosures #PublicWorks #Stormwater #WaterQuality #TrafficDelays

Last year, after our True Crime Tuesday segment aired on KOIN's AM Extra, we received an email from the family of Alana Carroll- a woman whose story we had featured. Melissa, Alana's Aunt, along with Joyce, Alana's Grandmother, wanted to share Alana's story. For someone who didn't know Alana, her disappearance can be easily ignored, forgotten, or dismissed. As is the case with anyone who disappears or is murdered, there is so much more to the story and person. Alana wasn't disposable. She wasn't a junkie who no one loved. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friend. And this August will mark two years since she was last seen alive. Her family is desperate for answers…and they hope you can help find their beloved Alana.For photos of Alana, the car accident she survived and what her body went through, visit our blog at murderintherain.comCourt records: Witnesses say man called ‘freaking out' with missing woman's body - Missing Clark County woman now presumed dead, investigators have identified a suspect - The Columbian - https://wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Alana-Carroll.pdf - Clark County deputies confirm death of woman missing since 2023 - Alana Ranae Carroll – The Charley Project - Missing woman Alana Carroll presumed dead in Clark County - BeenVerified - Alana Carroll - Illegal substances are part of addiction problem in Oregon, but alcohol is biggest killer - OPB - Opioid Data | Washington State Department of Health - FindAGrave.com - The Columbian - Oct. 3 2000- Obituary - Been Verified Court Cases - BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector - The Daily Astorian - Nov 29 1982- Marijuana Seized  - The Columbian - June 30 1992 - Editorial - The Columbian - July 24 1992 - Editorial - Longview Daily News - May 27 2011 - Police Blotter -BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector -The Columbian Nov 29 1982- Bust (PHOTO) - The Columbian Jan 20 1983 - Family pleads guilty to selling marijuana - The Columbian Feb 25 1983 - Kidnapped boy pleads guilty - The Columbian March 31 1983 - Courts - The Columbian June 4 2008 - Suspected heroin dealer arrested in Battle Ground - BeenVerified.com - Luke A. GrantSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ahead of a pivotal Wednesday meeting, members of the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee warn that proposed changes could give Vancouver and Clark County dominant control. Camas Councilor Tim Hein and others argue small cities may pay more while receiving less, raising the possibility of lawsuits or withdrawal from C-TRAN. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/so-much-at-stake-as-c-tran-board-composition-review-committee-set-to-meet-wednesday/ #CTRAN #CamasWA #RidgefieldWA #LaCenterWA #VancouverWA #TransitGovernance #BoardRepresentation #ClarkCountyWA #TriMet

The 2026 Clark County Fair Equestrian Court has been announced, with sisters Queen Heidi Williamson and Princess River Walker Williamson stepping into their roles as ambassadors. The Fair, set for Aug. 7–16, 2026, will mark its 158th year. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/new-royalty-named-to-the-2026-clark-county-fair-equestrian-court/ #ClarkCountyFair #EquestrianCourt #ClarkCountyWA #CommunityLeadership #YouthAmbassadors #HorseRiding #NursingCareers #FairTradition

Vancouver resident Shauna Walters writes that Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle's handling of C-TRAN is a power grab forcing Clark County taxpayers to fund TriMet's failing light rail system, while smaller cities lose fair representation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-mayor-annes-power-grab/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #VancouverWA #LightRail #CTRAN #TriMet #ClarkCountyWA #TransportationPolitics

Vancouver resident Ann Donnelly shares her reflections on a ceremony honoring 59 Clark County soldiers who died in the Vietnam War, recalling their sacrifice, remembrance, and the voices of veterans and community members. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-local-vietnam-war-dead-finally-honored-at-ceremony/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #VietnamWar #ClarkCountyWA #Veterans #Sacrifice #Remembrance #MilitaryHistory

Room rates are lower than expected on the Las Vegas Strip in the third quarter -- what one analyst says that may signal moving forward. Plus, Nevada leaders sound the warning when it comes to negotiations on the Colorado River. And, a federal judge blocks new rules surrounding short-term rental policies in Clark County -- why Airbnb calls it a win for Nevadans. You can watch 7@7 on any of your favorite streaming platforms weekdays at 7 a.m and 7 p.m.

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam discusses his largely sedentary life and the fulfillment he gets on the rare occasions he can see the results of his work.  ----- Most weeks, my work mainly involves pushing electrons around. I sit at a computer and do stuff. Recently it's been requests for short training videos for clients to use with their teams. I write scripts, edit scripts and record videos. Other weeks I prepare presentations. Lots of PowerPoint editing, lots of rehearsing content. Lots of time online. Lots of buying tickets. It's all sedentary stuff. Me plus a keyboard plus a computer plus a screen, pushing electrons. Last Saturday, though, was different. I was in Clark County at my father's property near Grove Hill. I climbed on a tractor shortly after 7:30am. It's a small John Deere with a scoop on the front and a mower on the back. I didn't climb off until well after 2pm. For about seven hours I mowed and pushed downed trees out of roads and fields. I was bitten by every biting insect in North America. My arms and neck got burned. My work pants smelled of diesel fuel. I added a couple more tears to my already torn work TShirt. My socks balled up inside my boots, sweaty, and my back hurt from lifting 50 lb bags of wheat. When I washed my hands, the white sink turned brown with dirt and dust that had stuck to my sweaty arms. A mystery bruise was beginning to ache and turn purple on my shoulder. I sat down in my father's small camp, told him I'm just going to close my eyes for a second, and fell solidly asleep. And I was deeply deeply happy. Pushing electrons is what I've chosen to do for a living. At the end of every day, I typically leave my office with my checklist complete. I make a large one on Monday, add a little bit to it each day, cross some stuff off, and by Friday have largely worked through it. But I do not get the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of my work. At the end of the bricklayer's workday, he can step back and see the progress he's made. He started there in the morning and is now finishing here. His progress is easy to see. Pushing electrons doesn't offer the same satisfaction. But that was not the case last Saturday. Fields and roads were mown. Trees were pushed away. Progress was obvious. And it felt good. And tiring. The soreness was welcome. And the nap on the couch was earned. Fall means it's time to cut firewood. It's the wood we'll use next fall, giving it a year to season and dry on the rack. I love cutting firewood. The feel of the chainsaw, going from tree to log to cut wood pieces to split pieces and the stack slowly growing in front of me. My hands rough and my back aching. Later, a cold beer and college football. And the sleep that night is an earned slumber. I live a largely sedentary life. I go to work and sit. Then on to a meeting and sit. Then on to the next place and sit. A day seeing the progress of my work is needed every now and then. Strangely, the bruises and the soreness and the exhaustion make me feel alive. I'm Cam Marston, just trying to keep it real.  

Debate is growing over whether Clark County's smaller cities get enough value from C-TRAN for the taxes they pay. With TriMet's light rail expansion into Vancouver raising concerns about funding, our poll asks if smaller cities should leave the C-TRAN Board and refuse to pay for light rail maintenance and operations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-clark-countys-smaller-cities-pull-out-of-the-c-tran-board-of-directors-and-refuse-to-help-fund-light-rail-maintenance-operations/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #LightRail #TransitFunding #Poll #Transportation #Camas #Vancouver

The Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board is developing the 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan and seeking input from people with disabilities, families, providers, educators, and partners. A multilingual survey is available online or on paper until Oct. 31, 2025. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-developmental-disabilities-advisory-board-seeks-input-for-plan/ #ClarkCounty #DevelopmentalDisabilities #CommunityInput #Survey #Inclusion #Accessibility #DDAB #ComprehensivePlan

In his opinion column, Rep. John Ley questions whether Clark County taxpayers should be responsible for TriMet's light rail operating costs. He highlights TriMet's history of financial mismanagement, shrinking ridership, and a funding model that favors Vancouver while small cities and rural residents pay more than their share. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-c-tran-who-pays-versus-who-gets-service/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #TriMet #CTRAN #Transportation #LightRail #Funding #Politics #Northwest

CCSO deputies responded around 4:18 a.m. to a collision between a truck and a sedan near the 13900 block of NE 20th Ave in Vancouver; Traffic Homicide Detectives investigated, the roadway between NE 139th Street and NE 144th Street was closed for an extended period, and one person was fatally injured; the collision remains under investigation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-responds-to-fatal-collision/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #CCSO #TrafficHomicide #Collision #PublicSafety #NE20thAve

The Clark County Republican Women will host a First Responders Dinner on Sept. 11 at the Battle Ground Community Center. Keynote speakers include Sheriff John Horch, Police Chief Dennis Flynn, Fire Commissioner Roy Rhine, CCSO's Joe Desrochers, and comfort dog Rafferty. Tickets are available online. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-republican-women-to-host-first-responders-dinner-event/ #ClarkCounty #BattleGround #FirstResponders #JohnHorch #DennisFlynn #RoyRhine #JoeDesrochers #RaffertyTheDog #PublicSafety #CommunityEvent

In his letter, Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI programs. He argues the efforts were adopted without public demand, have proven costly and divisive, and fail to show results. He calls for leaders to refocus on safety, infrastructure, and core community needs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-time-for-vancouver-and-clark-county-to-end-dei/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #PeterBracchi #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #GovernmentPrograms #CommunityPriorities

The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host a Sept. 8 panel at the Vancouver Community Library on the county's home rule charter. Panelists Greg Kimsey, Doug Lasher, Nan Hendrickson, and Pat Jollota will discuss the charter's history, voter powers, and future amendments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-presents-panel-on-clark-county-charter/ #ClarkCounty #LeagueOfWomenVoters #CharterReview #GregKimsey #DougLasher #NanHendrickson #PatJollota #VancouverWA #Elections #VoterEducation

C-TRAN emphasized that its commitment to all Clark County jurisdictions remains unchanged despite expected changes to its board makeup. Officials highlighted recent expansions of The Current, new routes in Ridgefield and La Center, and future plans in Battle Ground, while noting concerns raised by Camas leaders over TriMet light rail funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-remains-committed-to-all-jurisdictions-regardless-of-the-makeup-of-the-c-tran-board/ #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #PublicTransportation #BoardRepresentation #VancouverWA #Camas #BattleGround #Washougal #Ridgefield #LaCenter #Yacolt

The Council for the Homeless 2024 report shows 8,894 people in Clark County experienced homelessness, with more than 5,000 newly homeless. The report highlights gains in rental assistance, veteran and youth housing, and supportive housing stability, while underscoring persistent racial disparities and the urgent need for affordable housing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/homeless-crisis-response-system-report-released/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #CouncilForTheHomeless #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #VeteransHousing #YouthHousing #CommunitySolutions #EquityDrivenHousing

We take a look at a disturbing trend when it comes to the credit score of those living in Clark County. Plus, brand new fire trucks at the airport that come with a big price tag, but even bigger capabilities. And, the latest as the Las Vegas Raiders work to cut the roster and get the number on the team down to 53. You can watch 7@7 twice a day weekdays at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Short-term rentals (or STRs) like Airbnbs have been a hot topic in the local headlines over the last few years. We talked with two STR owners back in 2023 when they first challenged the County's regulations, but since then, they've taken the County to court, including hearings in front of the Nevada Supreme Court. So where does it all stand now? Are STRs legal in Clark County, and what kinds of regulations would actually make sense for our neighborhoods? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler discuss. Please see below for tomorrow's sponsor show notes: Learn more about the sponsors of this August 25th episode: Woven 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. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The 2025 Clark County Fair drew nearly 265,000 visitors, with food sales topping $3 million and carnival rides setting records. The Fair Board critique praised highlights like the Budweiser Clydesdales and shared feedback to guide future improvements. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fair-board-gives-its-critique-of-2025/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SouthwestWashington #CarnivalRides #FoodSales #BudweiserClydesdales #FairBoard #PassportToFun

Stolen Voices of Dole Valley is a haunting investigative podcast series from Pie in the Sky Media, KSL Podcasts and Lemonada, hosted by Carolyn Ossorio. With immersive storytelling, archival tape, and survivor interviews, the show revisits one of the darkest, most under-reported serial predator cases in the Pacific Northwest. The series begins in the early 1970s, when 16-year-old Jamie Grissim vanishes from her foster home in Vancouver, Washington. She would become the first suspected victim in a string of disappearances and murders stretching across rural Clark County. But for years, the cases remained unconnected—dismissed as runaways, forgotten in filing cabinets, or ignored altogether. At the center of this story is Norma Jean Countryman, a 15-year-old girl who escaped her abductor by chewing through the ropes that bound her. Her account, dismissed by police at the time, holds the key to understanding the scale and method of a predator hiding in plain sight… Through meticulous reporting and the raw testimony of survivors and family members, Stolen Voices of Dole Valley brings long-buried stories to light. From a body in a silo mistaken for D.B. Cooper to a grieving sister who becomes a tireless advocate, each episode builds toward justice —and reckoning. Over 50 years after the first disappearance, this series uncovers systemic failures, cultural blind spots, and the fierce resilience of those left behind. In a community desperate for closure, these voices—once ignored—finally speak for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph welcomes Ben Cohen (anti-war activist and ice cream entrepreneur) to discuss his new campaign, "Up in Arms," which advocates for a common-sense Pentagon budget. Then, Ralph speaks to Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about her recent piece: "When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told."Ben Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting. In May of this year, Ben was arrested by Capitol Police after he interrupted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony by screaming,”Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid.”We're up in arms because the government has taken the kindness, the heart, the soul of the American people and essentially replaced it with so many bombs that there's no rational use for them. They've turned us all into mass murderers.Ben CohenYou know, politicians starting from Reagan are fond of saying “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” And then they turn around and spend $100 billion a year on a nuclear arsenal that's capable of blowing up the entire world several times over. So they say one thing and they do another. I mean, a nuclear arsenal capable of blowing up the entire world several times over? That's not deterrence. That's delusion.Ben CohenI just go back to the moral issue of our time, which is Gaza—two-thirds of the American people don't support continuing to arm Israel. And we need to make our politicians pay the price for continuing to arm Israel… We have a midterm election coming up. If your guy voted to continue to essentially facilitate the genocide, vote them out.Ben CohenWhen you have more money than is needed, you tend to invite corruption, cost overruns, machinery that doesn't work, and I would advise that you look into why the GAO and the Pentagon auditors are being asked to do fewer audits of the military budget. Because there's almost a direct correlation between throwing money at a government program (especially at that scale) and corruption. And corruption is understandable to everybody. It's the number one political issue all over the world, when the pollsters poll.Ralph NaderArwa Mahdawi is a columnist for the Guardian and author of Strong Female Lead: Lessons from Women in Power. Here is her recent piece on the genocide in Gaza: “When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told” (The Guardian, August 8, 2025)To be fair, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal have published some pretty devastating reports from their reporters in that area. They've put out some devastating features on what's going on [in Gaza], but it doesn't translate into editorial denunciation by these papers. And it doesn't translate into taking the next step and doing what they would do in other conflicts around the world where there isn't so much prejudice and domestic pressureRalph NaderI'm an opinion writer, but as journalists, you're always supposed to report facts. And the fact is: we have absolutely no idea how many people are dead in the Gaza Strip. But there are plenty of studies (which I reference in the article—one Lancet peer-reviewed study, one letter to the Lancet by a highly-respected scientist, one empirical study by Michael Spagat) which show that the death count is a lot higher. So I truly believe that unless you're saying “the official figure from the Ministry of Health is around 60,000 but studies show it is probably much higher,” then that's just journalistic malpractice.Arwa MahdawiI think there's just this instinct to believe that Palestinians are lying and Israelis are telling the truth. And it also goes back to…this isn't just Israel's war, this is America's war as well. And this desire to see America as the good guys—we're the good guys, the Palestinians are the bad guys. And to have this black-and-white narrative where, obviously, we're the good guys, you know, and so if the Palestinian narrative casts doubt on that, then it must be wrong.Arwa MahdawiI always suggest that people write to the media outlets and say that they want to see more Palestinian narratives, they want the media outlets to voice their concern that foreign reporters are not being let in, that more aid workers are not being let in, that pictures are not coming out.Arwa MahdawiThere are very few pictures coming out of the scale of this destruction in Gaza, but when you see the ones that do come out, it is very, very obvious that there are more than 60,000 people dead.But there seems to be this lack of curiosity with some of my peers. Why aren't they asking, “Why aren't we seeing more pictures?” There should be nonstop outrage that their press freedom is being stifled like this and so many Palestinian journalists are being slaughtered.Arwa MahdawiNews 8/22/25* Last Thursday, during an event in her Masscusetts congressional district, Congresswoman Katherine Clark – who holds the position of House Minority Whip, making her the number two Democrat in the House – called Israel's campaign in Gaza a “genocide,” per Axios. According to Zeteo, this makes Clark the 14th member of Congress to use the “g word.” Lest she be accused of bravery however, Clark quickly walked back her comments. In a statement to the Jewish News Syndicate, Clark said “last week, while attending an event in my district, I repeated the word ‘genocide' in response to a question…I want to be clear that I am not accusing Israel of genocide.” This incident illustrates the cross-cutting pressures facing Democratic Party leaders. This divide will be on the agenda again at the DNC meeting on August 26th, where among other issues, party leaders will vote on competing resolutions to lay out the Democrats' position on Gaza. Allison Minnerly, the progressive DNC delegate sponsoring the resolution to end arms shipments to Israel, is quoted saying “Our voters…are saying that they do not want U.S. dollars to enable further death and starvation anywhere across the world, particularly in Gaza…I don't think it should be a hard decision for us to say that clearly,” per the Intercept.* Even as Democrats wrestle with their position on Gaza, the politics are clearly shifting. The Reject AIPAC coalition has released a new statement saying that among Democrats, AIPAC is now a “toxic pariah.” As evidence of this, Reject AIPAC cites the fact that only 14 House Democrats attended the AIPAC-sponsored Israel trip this year. According to Mondoweiss, “In 2023, the lobbying group brought 24 House Dems to Israel over recess. In 2019, over 40 attended.” Reject AIPAC also cites the fact that Reps. Valerie Foushee and Maxine Dexter, both recipients of millions of AIPAC dollars, voted to block arms to Israel and Foushee is even now rejecting AIPAC money. As these small victories mount, the horizon of possibility for movement within the party grows ever wider.* Last week, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich – a senior department head in Israel's National Cyber Directorate – was arrested in a “multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators,” in Clark County, Nevada according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. According to Reuters, “Alexandrovich faces a felony charge of luring or attempting to lure a child or mentally ill person to commit a sex act ‘with use of computer technology.'” Yet, inexplicably, Alexandrovich was released by U.S. authorities and is back in Israel. This set off a firestorm in the U.S., with many accusing the Trump administration of facilitating Alexandrovich's release. The State Department was forced to issue a statement denying these claims, stating that Alexandrovich "did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge…Any claims that the U.S. government intervened are false." The AP adds that the “Israeli Embassy in Washington and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office did not immediately return messages.” Disturbingly, the mainstream media seems to be purposely ignoring this case. While it has been covered by the Guardian, the Times of Israel, and Haaretz, there has been zero coverage in the New York Times or Washington Post, or ABC, NBC, or CBS. This media blackout adds fuel to the speculation that this case is being tamped down by the administration for political reasons.* Another troubling story regarding minors on the internet comes to us from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI. According to Reuters, internal documents from Meta Platforms detail “policies on chatbot behavior…[permitting] the company's artificial intelligence creations to ‘engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,' generate false medical information and help users argue that Black people are ‘dumber than white people.'” Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan called these reports “disturbing” and cited a legal complaint filed by the FTC to the Justice Department against Snap in January, under her leadership, “charging that [Snap's] AI chatbot was creating risks and harms for young users.” Khan noted that the “DOJ hasn't filed the case or taken any steps to protect these kids,” and demanded that “Any lawmaker concerned about big tech's abuse of kids should ask what is going on.” The administration's lack of action on these issues indicates that despite their rhetorical inveighing against the tech industry, they are treating SIlicon Valley with the same kid gloves they use for the rest of corporate America, even when it affects minors.* In more positive news from abroad, the Washington Post reports that between 2022 and 2024, Mexico lifted a stunning 8.3 million residents out of poverty. This 18% drop in poverty includes a 23% decrease in extreme poverty and a 16% drop in moderate poverty. According to experts, this remarkable achievement is the result of the policies of former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or AMLO, and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, such as tripling the minimum wage and instituting a raft of social programs to aid “senior citizens, unemployed youth, students, farmers and people with disabilities.” President Sheinbaum is now plowing ahead with a new project – producing a “small, 100% electric, accessible [EV],” called the “Olinia,” to be fully manufactured and assembled in Mexico, per Mexico News Daily.* Turning to domestic politics, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finally showed up in her district on Monday after an extended period of avoiding public appearances. At a ceremony honoring a late Clinton County clerk in Plattsburgh, Stefanik was drowned out by cries of “‘You sold us out!', ‘Shame!', and ‘Unseal the Epstein files!', along with a “steady stream of boos,” according to the Daily Beast. Stefanik “left the podium after speaking for less than a minute,” and when she returned, she was booed again. Stefanik's chronic absence and chilly reception is a bad sign for her gubernatorial aspirations. In the months since she has held a town hall, her constituents held a mock town hall where they addressed an empty chair, per WRGB, and New York Democrats AOC and Paul Tonko held town halls in her district, per the Albany Times-Union.* In more political news from New York, disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo is explicitly seeking to woo New York Republicans in his independent bid for Mayor of New York City. POLITICO reports that at a fundraiser at media mogul Jimmy Finkelstein's Southampton estate, Cuomo told the crowd that he agrees with President Trump that the “goal is to stop Mamdani.” To this end, he is trying to convince Republicans that they would be “wasting [their] vote on [Curtis] Sliwa,” the Republican nominee for Mayor, “because he'll never be a serious candidate.” Cuomo also implied that he is open to an alliance with Trump, telling the crowd “Let's put it this way: I knew the president very well.” Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the Zohran campaign, is quoted saying “Since he's too afraid to say it to New Yorkers' faces, we'll make it clear: Andrew Cuomo IS Donald Trump's choice for mayor.”* In Texas, state Democrats have returned to the state, ending their attempt to defeat Governor Abbott's mid-decade redistricting scheme by denying the legislature a quorum. In a statement Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, said "We killed the corrupt special session, withstood unprecedented surveillance and intimidation, and rallied Democrats nationwide to join this existential fight for fair representation — reshaping the entire 2026 landscape," per the BBC. The legislature is now expected to approve the redrawn congressional maps; the state Democrats plan to continue fighting them in the courts. California has vowed to redraw their own maps to compensate for the expected loss of five Democrat-held seats in Texas. New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Maryland are also considering their own redistricting plans. Vice President JD Vance was deployed to Indiana to pressure Republicans in that state to redraw their maps to favor Republicans as well, per the IndyStar. It is a sad state of affairs that American politics has been reduced to such naked power grabbing plots, but here we are.* In local news, the federal occupation of Washington, D.C. continues to deepen. CBS reports the governors of at least six Republican-led states are sending contingents from their National Guards to the capital. These include Mississippi and Louisiana, West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. Just what these troops will do in Washington remains unclear. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who is sending 160 troops, cited “monument security” and “traffic control” among their official responsibilities. The federal agents on the ground, with little to do – the DOJ itself reports as violent crime is at a 30-year low in the District – seem to be mostly just harassing residents. The Daily Beast reports ICE tore down a banner and replaced it with a dildo. A local, Amanda Moore, posted a photo of 15 federal agents calling an ambulance for a drunk girl in Dupont Circle. And, while the Lever reports D.C. corporate lobbyists pushed for the occupation, it is wreaking havoc on local businesses; Rolling Stone reports reservations at D.C. restaurants are down between 25 and 31%, to take just one example. We can only hope that this pointless, destructive farce of quasi-fascistic political theater ends sooner rather than later.* Finally, investigative reporter and Iraq war veteran Seth Harp is out with a new book – The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces – which details the double murder of Master Sergeant Billy Lavigne and Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas, along with the “many more unexplained deaths…other murders connected to drug trafficking in elite units, and dozens of fatal overdoses,” at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Among other remarkable discoveries, Harp “describes a U.S. special forces k9 [unit] that was given titanium dentures and encouraged to feast on human brains in the field,” in the words of publisher and producer Chris Wade. Remember these titanium dentures whenever you hear that there is no money to pay for critical social programs. The money is there. The political will is not.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In a letter to the editor, Reuben Kulla supports Brad Benton's run for the Clark County Charter Review Commission. He backs Benton's proposal for a two-thirds supermajority vote on new or increased taxes, saying it would protect citizens and ensure fairness. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lets-strengthen-our-charter-and-make-sure-clark-countys-future-is-built-on-fairness/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BradBenton #ReubenKulla #CharterReview #Supermajority #Taxes #Fairness #Governance

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI's access to the Camp Bonneville firearms range after a theft of 12,000 rounds of ammunition. Councilors split over whether trust with the FBI was broken, with some warning the move could drive federal training dollars elsewhere. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-says-fbi-no-longer-can-use-camp-bonneville-firearms-range/ #ClarkCounty #FBI #CampBonneville #AmmunitionTheft #LawEnforcement #Vancouver #BrushPrairie #CouncilVote #FirearmsRange #PublicSafety

Clark County has expanded its burn ban to now include recreational fires as extreme fire danger continues. Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the restriction is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of grass and brush fires. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-marshal-expands-burn-ban-to-include-recreational-fires/ #ClarkCounty #BurnBan #WildfirePrevention #FireSafety #DonnaGoddard #CommunitySafety #RecreationalFires #OutdoorBurning #Firewise #WildfireRisk

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bank robbery reported Monday morning at the US Bank on NE 117th Avenue in Vancouver. Deputies said the suspect implied they had a gun and then fled the scene on a bicycle. Authorities ask anyone with information on the suspect's identity to contact CCSO Sgt. Adam Beck at adam.beck@clark.wa.gov. Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff's Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-bank-robbery/ #ClarkCounty #CCSO #BankRobbery #Vancouver #PublicSafety

NAKED and ARMED in Clark County; Ohio is the 15th Most Fun State; Text Scam about Grilled VEGGIES; Tasty Tuesday sponsored by ROOSTERS; Meatloaf sandwich at All-The-Best Delicatessen; The biting trend continues; Accident prone doggies; Ohio Man Ohio Mayor Charged; Tattoo Fest in Dayton;

In this episode of Hort Culture, the team welcomes Powell County Extension Agent Jason Vaughn to dive deep into the evolving culture of American lawns—from golf courses to backyards.Jason shares his journey from mowing lawns in Clark County to managing some of the most prestigious golf courses in the U.S. The conversation explores the “business in the front, party in the back”approach to lawn care, affectionately dubbed the "mullet lawn philosophy."Listeners will learn about: The real reason raising your mower height is a game changer Why fall is the best season for weed control Common lawn myths (including the overuse of lime) The case for wild blackberries over cultivated ones How home lawn care differs from professional turf management And why sometimes, the lawn is worth keeping—especially for play, aesthetics, or just zoning out with a mowerFrom clover-friendly backyards to the newest trends in golf course design (think wild, low-input fescues), this episode blends practical advice with personal stories and humor. Whether you're a lawn purist or a prairie convert, there's something here to help you rethink your green space.Tips and Recommendations for Maintaining Home LawnsTurf Care Calendar for Cool-Season Lawns in KentuckyTurfgrass Science University of KentuckyQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

“If you're not being challenged, if you dread Monday mornings, or if leadership just doesn't get it, that might be your sign. It's time to go.”In this no-holds-barred episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with fleet industry legends Steve Saltzgiver and Scott Rood to unpack one of the toughest decisions a fleet professional faces: When is it time to leave your organization?Pulling from decades of personal experience in government fleet management, military service, and private sector consulting, the trio dives deep into the emotional and professional triggers that signal it's time to move on. From toxic leadership and stagnating career growth to missed training opportunities and the importance of networking at fleet conferences, nothing is off-limits.Expect wisdom, laughter, and a few hard truths from three guys who've seen it all, and left when it mattered most. Key Takeaways:Leadership Matters: If trust or belief in leadership is gone, it might be time to move on.The Dread Factor: Dreading Monday mornings? That's a red flag.The Growth Ceiling: If there's no more challenge or path forward, consider the next step.Training is Non-Negotiable: If your organization won't invest in your professional development, that's a problem.Don't Burn Bridges: The fleet world is smaller than you think — leave gracefully.Networking Is Career Fuel: Conferences aren't just education — they're lifelines to your next opportunity.Marc CantonFleet data guru with nearly 30 years in the industry. Formerly led fleet operations at Fordham University and across the New York region. Now a sought-after consultant and host of The Fleet Success Show.Steve SaltzgiverFleet Hall of Famer and industry icon. Former Fleet Director for the States of Utah and Georgia. VP roles at Koch and Republic Services. Now a NAFA Fellow and dedicated fleet mentor.Scott RoodVeteran of the U.S. Air Force and long-time public sector fleet leader. Formerly led fleets for Washington State and Clark County. Current NAFA Education Committee member and passionate advocate for technician training.