Nancy Churchill describes how a small rural Republican committee, generational change, and renewed engagement among younger conservatives all point to the need for direct local political involvement now, highlighting examples from Ferry County and beyond; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-plant-the-flag-faith-family-and-freedom-begin-at-home/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #WashingtonState #LocalPolitics #CommunityInvolvement #FerryCounty #DangerousRhetoric

In this opinion column, Mark Harmsworth outlines how Washington’s extensive and costly license and permit fees create barriers for entrepreneurs, highlighting examples that burden small businesses and calling for streamlined processes and reduced fees. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-do-business-in-washington/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SmallBusiness #WashingtonState #LicenseFees #Regulation

A free community dental clinic at Cascade Park Dental Office in Vancouver brought together Kaiser Permanente Dental teams and volunteer dentists to provide essential care for 39 patients, delivering more than $28,000 in services to support community health. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/dentists-deliver-free-dental-care-in-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #DentalCare #CommunityHealth #KaiserPermanente #FreeClinic #VancouverWA

This opinion column details TriMet’s mounting financial problems, citing steep losses, reduced ridership, rising labor costs, tax increases, and major cuts that still fall short of stabilizing the agency, while urging Clark County residents to avoid financial entanglements with TriMet. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-and-oregon-residents/ #TriMet #TransitCrisis #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Opinion #IBR #LightRail

Bob Ortblad examines the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s latest shared use path ramp design, describing steep grades, long distances, multiple turns, and concerns about cost and practicality raised during recent presentations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-ridiculous-ramp/ #Opinion #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #Transportation #ClarkCounty #Infrastructure #RampDesign

The Building Industry Association of Clark County installed Alexa Lee as its 2026 president and honored industry members with a wide range of President’s Awards celebrating leadership, craftsmanship, and service across the region. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/building-industry-association-installs-alexa-lee-as-2026-president/ #BIA #ClarkCounty #Homebuilding #ConstructionIndustry #PresidentsAwards #BusinessNews #IndustryLeadership

Furry Friends Cat Rescue is asking the community to support its mission this Giving Tuesday, with donations helping provide food, medical care, spay and neuter procedures, and safe shelter for stray and feral cats in Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/furry-friends-to-participate-in-giving-tuesday-dec-2/ #FurryFriends #GivingTuesday #CatRescue #ClarkCounty #Nonprofit #StrayCats #FeralCats #CommunitySupport

A virtual service for Phyllis M. Hann is set for December 6, with the community invited to share memories and upload photos on the memorial page. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/obit-virtual-service-to-be-held-for-phyllis-hann-dec-6/ #PhyllisHann #MemorialService #VirtualService #ClarkCounty #Community #Remembrance

Journey Theater brings a musical presentation of Narnia to Washougal High School in December, featuring characters from the classic story, performances by young actors, and show dates spanning Dec. 5 to 13. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/journey-theater-presents-narnia/ #JourneyTheater #Narnia #Washougal #Theater #ClarkCounty #YouthArts #PerformingArts

The Battle Ground City Council has approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax that will raise dedicated revenue for police staffing, reflecting community survey priorities and adjusting the city’s total sales tax rate to 8.7% beginning April 1, 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-battle-ground-approves-new-funding-for-public-safety/ #BattleGround #PublicSafety #PoliceStaffing #SalesTax #CommunitySafety #LocalGovernment