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Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend
Transportation

Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend

WSDOT is urging travelers to prepare for heavy traffic and possible delays across Washington during the busy July 4 holiday weekend.

Jun 20, 2025

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue to host live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at Planters Days
News

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue to host live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at Planters Days

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host a live side-by-side fire sprinkler demo after the Planters Days parade to show how sprinklers save lives and property.

Jun 20, 2025

Battle Ground Senior Citizens to celebrate 50 years
People

Battle Ground Senior Citizens to celebrate 50 years

Battle Ground Senior Citizens will host a public BBQ and open house to mark their 50th anniversary on June 23 at the Battle Ground Event Center.

Jun 20, 2025

POLL: Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold state bans on gender-related surgeries for minors?
Opinion

POLL: Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold state bans on gender-related surgeries for minors?

This week’s poll asks whether you agree with the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold state bans on gender-related surgeries for minors.

Jun 19, 2025

Early morning blaze turns into fatality
News

Early morning blaze turns into fatality

A fast-moving fire early Thursday morning destroyed part of the Ridgecrest Apartments in Hazel Dell, leaving one dead, one seriously injured, and displacing 12 units.

Jun 19, 2025

Letter: Greed breeds liars and thieves – lock them up!
Opinion

Letter: Greed breeds liars and thieves – lock them up!

Anna Miller of Camas blasts USAID for a culture of corruption and fraud, calling for audits and accountability after revelations of a $550 million contracting scandal.

Jun 19, 2025

Rob Anderson’s case against four Clark County councilors delayed
Transportation

Rob Anderson’s case against four Clark County councilors delayed

A court delay caused by missing case files has pushed Rob Anderson’s lawsuit against four Clark County councilors to a July 9 hearing in Superior Court.

Jun 19, 2025

Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
Politics

Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee

Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three legislative work committees, including a key bi-state group overseeing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project across the Columbia River.

Jun 19, 2025

Opinion: SCOTUS decides that ‘sensible states can ban the genital mutilation of children in the name of America’s transgender insanity’
Opinion

Opinion: SCOTUS decides that ‘sensible states can ban the genital mutilation of children in the name of America’s transgender insanity’

Lars Larson reacts to the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding a Tennessee law banning gender-related surgeries for minors, condemning the ongoing practice across the country.

Jun 19, 2025

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

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

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares the full details of a critical exchange with IBR Program Administrator Greg Johnson, who objected to claims made in a recent column about the light rail a…

Jun 19, 2025

WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases
Transportation

WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases

The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted to delay the start of tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge by a year, while approving steeper toll rate increases once collection begins.

Jun 19, 2025

Prairie Tavern welcomes veterans for monthly luncheon
Business

Prairie Tavern welcomes veterans for monthly luncheon

Veterans gather each month at Prairie Tavern in Brush Prairie thanks to Jana and Bruce Drazich and the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group, creating a welcoming space to share stories and connect.

Jun 19, 2025

Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time
Opinion

Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time

Bill Bruch claims newly declassified FBI intel confirms Chinese interference in the 2020 election through fake IDs and mail-in ballots, calling it a real-time exposure of election corruption.

Jun 19, 2025

‘Not looking terrific for summer’: High gas prices in WA could get worse
Transportation

‘Not looking terrific for summer’: High gas prices in WA could get worse

With refinery shutdowns, global conflicts, and new state taxes on the horizon, Washington drivers could be in for a rough summer at the pump — and possibly an even more expensive future.

Jun 19, 2025

Opinion: Will the Capital Gains Tax increase to 9.9% cause businesses to leave the state?
Opinion

Opinion: Will the Capital Gains Tax increase to 9.9% cause businesses to leave the state?

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s capital gains tax hike could backfire by driving businesses and investors out of the state, ultimately reducing overall tax…

Jun 19, 2025

Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission
Opinion

Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission

In his second letter on the County Charter, candidate John Jay examines the history, structure, and results of Clark County’s first Charter Review Commission, urging future commissions to prioritiz…

Jun 19, 2025

State Parks urges responsible Fourth of July fun on public lands and beaches
News

State Parks urges responsible Fourth of July fun on public lands and beaches

Washington State Parks is asking Fourth of July visitors to celebrate responsibly and protect beaches and wildlife by packing out all trash, respecting safety rules, and volunteering for the July 5…

Jun 19, 2025

Vancouver Pollinator Festival to celebrate the city becoming a Bee City USA
Community News

Vancouver Pollinator Festival to celebrate the city becoming a Bee City USA

Vancouver’s new status as a Bee City USA affiliate will be celebrated at the second annual Pollinator Festival on June 21, featuring activities, vendors, speakers and education at Marshall Communit…

Jun 19, 2025