In this letter to the editor, Bob Ortblad contends that Interstate Bridge Replacement Program funds could be better spent on a sandwich steel-concrete immersed tunnel, citing cost comparisons, design critiques, and examples of similar tunnels built internationally. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-141-million-bribe-can-be-better-spent-on-sandwich-steel-concrete-tubes/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #InterstateBridge #ImmersedTunnel #Transportation

In this opinion column, Rep. John Ley outlines feedback from a recent legislative survey indicating that affordability, public safety, and government accountability are top concerns for Washingtonians, and he criticizes proposed income tax legislation introduced in Olympia. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtonians-want-affordability-not-more-taxes-according-to-our-recent-survey/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #Affordability #Taxes #StateLegislature

The Washougal City Council has appointed David L. Szyplinski to City Council Position 5 after a public application and interview process, filling the vacancy left by the passing of former mayor Molly Coston, with the term running through certification of the November 2027 election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-city-council-appoints-david-l-szyplinski-to-fill-position-5/ #Washougal #LocalGovernment #CityCouncil #PublicService #ClarkCounty

In this opinion column, Lars Larson criticizes Senate Democrats for opposing the SAVE Act and for comments he says insult black Americans, while urging Senate Republicans to advance voter ID legislation and election reforms. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-schumer-insults-black-americans-with-jim-crow-2-0-comment/ #Opinion #Politics #SAVEAct #VoterID #USSenate

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is accepting public nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations that strengthen communities across Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties, with a submission deadline of March 6. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-foundation-opens-philanthropy-award-nominations-2/ #ClarkCounty #Philanthropy #CommunityLeadership #Nonprofits #SouthwestWashington

Clark College is hosting a series of free public workshops throughout February to help current and prospective students better understand financial aid, including scholarships, student employment, loans, and maintaining eligibility, with sessions held on the college’s main campus. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/clark-college-financial-aid-office-to-host-free-public-workshops-during-financial-aid-awareness-month/ #ClarkCounty #ClarkCollege #FinancialAid #HigherEducation #FAFSA #WAFSA

Vancouver Fire responded to a vehicle collision involving a commercial strip mall in Vancouver, deploying multiple units and the Technical Rescue Team to secure the structure and safely remove the vehicle, with all occupants accounted for and no injuries reported. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vehicle-collides-with-commercial-building/ #Vancouver #VancouverFire #PublicSafety #VehicleCollision #TechnicalRescue

The Clark County Republican Women will host a dinner event on Feb. 12 at the Battle Ground Events Center focused on the work of the County Charter Review Commission, featuring commission members and moderated by CCRW President Liz Cline. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccrw-to-host-dinner-event-featuring-charter-review-commission-members/ #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CharterReview #CCRW #CommunityEvents

In this letter to the editor, James Landon of Ridgefield shares his family’s long-standing ties to the Hockinson School District and explains why he believes the upcoming levy is a responsible and necessary investment in education, community stability, and future generations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hockinson-is-worth-investing-in-and-this-levy-is-part-of-that-commitment/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #Hockinson #SchoolLevy #EducationFunding

In this letter to the editor, Rob Anderson writes that organized Portland-based activist groups coordinated public comment at a recent Clark County Council meeting to pressure councilors over an anti-ICE resolution, warning that continued disengagement by local residents could invite further outside influence. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-pdx-activists-flood-clark-county-council-over-anti-ice-resolution/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #ICE #CountyCouncil #ReformCast #LocalPolitics