The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched a public survey to guide three-year hunting season planning for 2027–2029. Residents can provide input on species, permits, access, and management through Oct. 31. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/wdfw-opens-public-feedback-survey-to-begin-three-year-hunting-season-planning/ #WDFW #WashingtonState #Hunting #WildlifeManagement #Sportsmen #GameSpecies #PublicFeedback

Eric Lynch responds to criticism of Washington’s voting system, arguing the state’s mail-in elections are secure, audits confirm accuracy, and proposed citizenship-document rules would disenfranchise legal voters. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-washingtons-system-works-and-we-should-protect-it/ #Opinion #Elections #WashingtonState #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #MailInVoting #VoterSuppression

Clark County Public Health has lifted the danger advisory at Vancouver Lake after harmful algal blooms dissipated and toxin levels returned to safe levels. The department warns blooms could return and continues monitoring. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-lifts-danger-advisory-at-vancouver-lake/ #VancouverLake #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #WaterSafety #AlgalBlooms #Cyanotoxins

Isaiah “Big Red” Mattison is at the heart of Woodland High School, both on the football field and in the stands supporting classmates. The senior lineman led the Beavers in a big 17-14 win over Columbia River, showing leadership that extends beyond the gridiron. Coach Glen Flanagan praises him as the perfect representative of Woodland. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-big-red-isaiah-mattison-is-that-guy-in-woodland/ #Woodland #HighSchoolFootball #IsaiahMattison #BigRed #2AGSHL #WoodlandBeavers #CommunitySupport

Columbia Credit Union has launched assistance programs for members affected by the government shutdown, including a 0% APR Short-Term Government Shutdown Loan and a Loan Skip-Payment Program. The credit union says these efforts are part of its mission to provide stability and community-based financial wellness during uncertain times. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/columbia-credit-union-offers-government-shutdown-assistance/ #ClarkCounty #GovernmentShutdown #ColumbiaCreditUnion #FinancialAssistance #CommunitySupport #BusinessNews

Grassroots group Save Vancouver Streets is fundraising to pay for an appeal after losing a court case against the City of Vancouver. The group wants voters to decide before the city removes lanes of vehicle traffic under its Complete Streets program. Supporters are aiming to raise $20,000 by the end of October, with appeal arguments due in November. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-vancouver-streets-raising-money-to-pay-for-appeal/ #Vancouver #SaveVancouverStreets #CompleteStreets #Traffic #CitizenInitiative #CommunityAction

Heidi St. John reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, praising his efforts to reach young people and defend traditional American values. She calls on conservatives to step into politics, civic duty, and cultural influence, urging action ahead of an Oct. 14 Vancouver event hosted by Firmly Planted Action, Club America, and TPUSA Faith. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-charlie-kirk-was-doing-what-desperately-needed-to-be-done/ #Opinion #HeidiStJohn #CharlieKirk #TPUSAFaith #CivicEngagement #AmericanValues #ClarkCounty #PoliticalActivism

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues against undoing reforms in H.R. 1 as part of the government shutdown standoff. She says the shutdown is unfair to taxpayers and workers, and that reforms such as Medicaid work requirements, eligibility checks, and ending temporary COVID-era subsidies are needed for real cost containment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-stop-the-temper-tantrum-keep-needed-health-reforms/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ElizabethNewHovde #HealthCareReform #GovernmentShutdown #Medicaid #Obamacare #PolicyDebate

Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Old Apple Tree Park, part of Fort Vancouver. This free community event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features music, cider pressing, walking tours, and cuttings from the historic tree, believed to be the oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouvers-old-apple-tree-festival-returns-oct-4-at-fort-vancouver/ #Vancouver #OldAppleTreeFestival #FortVancouver #HeritageTree #CommunityEvent #LiveMusic #EnvironmentalStewardship

Nancy Churchill’s column “The Cover-Up” critiques how media outlets and institutions protect narratives instead of truth, especially when children are involved. She highlights the role of unions, OSPI policy, and parental rights battles in Washington, urging accountability and honest reporting. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-cover-up-why-newsrooms-protect-narrative-over-children/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric #ParentalRights #EducationPolicy #MediaBias