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Opinion: Trump, DeSantis, or Haley? Help us decide Jan. 13
Opinion

Opinion: Trump, DeSantis, or Haley? Help us decide Jan. 13

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill explains what opportunities Washingtonians have to participate in their county’s Republican Caucus on Sat., Jan. 13.

Jan 2, 2024

Nomination forms available for Youth Achievement Awards
Youth

Nomination forms available for Youth Achievement Awards

The Clark County Youth Commission is seeking nominations to recognize 300 local youth that demonstrate personal growth and community contribution in one of thirteen categories of achievement.

Jan 2, 2024

Clark County Republican Party to host precinct Caucuses Jan. 13th
Community News

Clark County Republican Party to host precinct Caucuses Jan. 13th

The Clark County Republican Party will hold pooled precinct caucuses at 11 locations on the morning of Sat., Jan. 13.

Jan 2, 2024

WA lawmaker wants drivers to see sticker shock from Climate Commitment Act tax
Transportation

WA lawmaker wants drivers to see sticker shock from Climate Commitment Act tax

House Bill 2050 would require the Department of Agriculture to amend the gas tax stickers on pumps to include what drivers are now paying in additional costs due to the cap-and-trade portion of the…

Dec 31, 2023

Opinion: Savings should be used for our needs, but supporters of WA Cares think otherwise
Opinion

Opinion: Savings should be used for our needs, but supporters of WA Cares think otherwise

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes supporters of WA Cares have the wrong idea.

Dec 31, 2023

WA police organization urges legislators to prioritize public safety policies
News

WA police organization urges legislators to prioritize public safety policies

The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs is urging state lawmakers to consider bills in the upcoming legislative session that improve recruitment and retention, juvenile justice, and…

Dec 30, 2023

Opinion: Initiative 2124 would make a new payroll tax optional for workers
News

Opinion: Initiative 2124 would make a new payroll tax optional for workers

Initiative signatures delivered Thursday could allow voters to do what the Democrat-led legislative body has refused to do: Protect the earnings of workers, including low-income workers.

Dec 30, 2023

Vancouver Police conduct stolen vehicle operation
News

Vancouver Police conduct stolen vehicle operation

Vancouver Police stolen vehicle operation results in multiple arrests, with the recovery of firearms and fentanyl.

Dec 30, 2023

Sports year in review: Reporter Paul Valencia reflects on some of his favorite stories
Sports

Sports year in review: Reporter Paul Valencia reflects on some of his favorite stories

Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia remains grateful for the access granted him by the Camas girls basketball team for a special feature, one of his favorite projects from 2023; plus the debu…

Dec 29, 2023

Vancouver attorney files ethics complaint against Auditor Greg Kimsey
News

Vancouver attorney files ethics complaint against Auditor Greg Kimsey

A formal complaint was filed Thursday with the Clark County Ethics Commission against Auditor Greg Kimsey, alleging violations of the Code of Ethics, the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, and Clark…

Dec 28, 2023

POLL: Is it more important for area transportation officials to examine a third bridge/crossing over the Columbia River or an I-5 Bridge replacement?
Opinion

POLL: Is it more important for area transportation officials to examine a third bridge/crossing over the Columbia River or an I-5 Bridge replacement?

Is it more important for area transportation officials to examine a third bridge/crossing over the Columbia River or an I-5 Bridge replacement?

Dec 28, 2023

Vancouver closes year with more funding for climate action
News

Vancouver closes year with more funding for climate action

The city of Vancouver was recently awarded a $575,000 formula grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce Climate Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and the transp…

Dec 28, 2023

County provides update on alleged violations by Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad
News

County provides update on alleged violations by Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad

Clark County has received many questions and concerns regarding alleged violations of environmental laws by Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad.

Dec 28, 2023

GoFundMe Spotlight: 2023 year in review
People

GoFundMe Spotlight: 2023 year in review

GoFundMe’s data shows Washington as the eighth most-giving state in America, and Clark County had several successful fundraising campaigns in 2023.

Dec 28, 2023

High school basketball: Fort Vancouver finds victories even in defeat
News

High school basketball: Fort Vancouver finds victories even in defeat

Senior Osman Sumareh earned his first start of his varsity career Wednesday, and he loves representing his school and his basketball team at the Myron Lawrence Memorial Tournament at Fort Vancouver…

Dec 28, 2023

Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan
News

Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking input in developing a statewide recreation plan that sets priorities for management and outdoor access to 5 million acres of public lands.

Dec 28, 2023

Man whose burning body found on Vancouver sidewalk identified
News

Man whose burning body found on Vancouver sidewalk identified

The man whose body was found burning on a downtown Vancouver sidewalk last week has been identified by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Dec 28, 2023

WA state laws in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use and more
News

WA state laws in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use and more

More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington.

Dec 27, 2023