Woodland School District has been awarded a $600,000 Urgent Repair Grant to fund critical infrastructure projects, including fire alarm system upgrades at Woodland Middle School and roof replacement work at Columbia Elementary, following a previously unsuccessful application and renewed efforts by district leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/woodland-school-district-secures-600000-grant-for-essential-repairs/ #Woodland #Education #SchoolSafety #PublicSchools #Washington

Clark County is rolling out new equitable park access programs in 2026, including twelve designated parking fee-free days at county regional parks and a new partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries that will allow residents to borrow parking passes through the Check Out Washington backpack program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-launches-new-equitable-park-access-programs-in-2026-including-free-parking-days/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAndRecreation #PublicWorks #CommunityAccess #Washington

Clark County Public Health has identified an additional measles exposure site in Ridgefield connected to a confirmed case announced Jan. 23, with potential exposure at a local medical clinic and earlier exposure at Ridgefield High School, while officials continue to monitor for symptoms and report no additional confirmed cases to date. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/additional-measles-exposure-site-identified-in-ridgefield/ #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #Measles #PublicHealth #HealthAlert

The Jan. 31, 2026 episode of the Study of Sports Podcast features Paul Valencia joined by longtime sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland to discuss looming changes to 2A GSHL football, reactions from league schools, updates on high school basketball and Fort Vancouver athletics in the Trico League, and conversation about the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-jan-31-2026-we-discuss-how-the-2a-gshl-football-is-about-to-change-in-a-major-way-plus-some-seahawks-talk-too/ #StudyOfSportsPodcast #HighSchoolSports #2AGSHL #ClarkCountySports #Seahawks #WashingtonSports

Fort Vancouver High School athletics are showing measurable improvement during the second year of competing in the Class 1A Trico League, with gains in participation, competitive balance, and program stability across multiple sports. School leaders say the partnership has helped rebuild confidence and opportunity for student-athletes while laying groundwork for long-term growth across varsity, JV, and C-team programs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/fort-vancouver-athletics-improving-under-partnership-with-trico-league/ #FortVancouver #HighSchoolSports #TricoLeague #ClarkCounty #StudentAthletes #WIAA

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Senate Joint Resolution 8206 would move health care policy decisions from the Legislature to the courts by creating undefined constitutional obligations, raising concerns about litigation, budgeting, and long-term fiscal consequences for Washington state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-inviting-courts-into-health-care-policy-discussion/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #HealthCarePolicy #WALegislature #StateBudget #Constitution

Vicki Murray of Washington Policy Center outlines the federal tax-credit scholarship program and argues Washington could lose $732 million in education funding if the state does not opt in, detailing how the program works and the debate among state leaders. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-24-states-in-washington-out-732-million-lost/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #EducationFunding #K12Education #WALegislature #SchoolChoice

C-TRAN will provide free service on all Local, Regional, and Express routes, including The Current and C-VAN, on February 4 in observance of Transit Equity Day, joining TriMet and Portland Streetcar in honoring the civil rights legacy of Rosa Parks. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-offering-free-service-on-transit-equity-day-feb-4/ #TransitEquityDay #CTRAN #PublicTransportation #RosaParks #ClarkCounty

The City of Battle Ground is preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its incorporation with a year-long series of events and community activities planned throughout 2026, honoring the city’s history, civic growth, and future direction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-battle-ground-prepares-for-75th-anniversary-celebration/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #CityAnniversary #CommunityHistory #LocalGovernment

Lars Larson weighs in on reports of a nationwide strike tied to immigration protests, arguing it reflects opposition to the rule of law and criticizing political leaders and media coverage of immigration enforcement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-nationwide-strike-in-support-of-illegals-and-opposing-the-rule-of-law/ #Opinion #PacificNorthwest #ImmigrationDebate #RuleOfLaw #MediaCriticism