Negotiations at the White House ended without a deal as funding nears expiration, with Democrats citing health care cost concerns and Republicans backing a temporary bill; federal workers face furloughs if no agreement is reached. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/were-headed-to-a-shutdown-white-house-meeting-ends-with-no-deal-as-deadline-nears/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #Healthcare #Budget #Medicaid #Senate #House #WashingtonStateStandard

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new “Your Washington” initiative, arguing it must meet deadlines, set meaningful metrics, and enforce accountability to avoid the failures of Results Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-gov-ferguson-promises-to-make-the-state-more-responsive-heres-how-he-can-make-that-happen/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #GovBobFerguson #GovernmentReform #YourWashington #Policy #Accountability #Bureaucracy #Columns

Oregon is suing to block President Trump’s order deploying 200 National Guard members to Portland. Gov. Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and the Oregon DOJ argue the federal move is unconstitutional and unnecessary as protests outside ICE facilities remain mostly peaceful. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-sues-to-block-trump-from-sending-national-guard-to-portland/ #Oregon #Portland #Trump #NationalGuard #TinaKotek #PeteHegseth #DanRayfield #ICE #Protests #Politics

Joe Cortright contends that the I-5 Bridge replacement is repeating the mistakes of the failed Columbia River Crossing by ignoring Coast Guard clearance rules. With delays mounting and permits not yet filed, he warns the project could lose billions in federal funding if pushed into 2027. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-bridge-too-short-again/ #Opinion #I5Bridge #Transportation #ColumbiaRiver #IBR #Infrastructure #CoastGuard #FederalGrants #PacificNorthwest #Politics

Alysha Evelyn Chandra, a career prosecutor and Army National Guard officer, has launched her campaign for Clark County prosecutor. She highlights her experience with tough cases, support for victims, and commitment to accountability, transparency, and rehabilitation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/alysha-evelyn-chandra-launches-campaign-for-clark-county-prosecutor/ #ClarkCounty #Politics #Elections #AlyshaChandra #Prosecutor #PublicSafety #VictimsRights #JusticeSystem #LawEnforcement #Accountability

Lars Larson argues in his column that Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s refusal of federal help during Portland riots mirrors Orval Faubus’s historic defiance of federal law. He blasts her handling of ICE attacks and National Guard deployment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tina-kotek-goes-orval-faubus-on-us/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #TinaKotek #Portland #Antifa #ICE #NationalGuard #FederalLaw #PacificNorthwest #Politics

In this letter to the editor, Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls on Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez to reject foreign lobbying money and reconsider support for funding conflicts overseas. He urges prioritizing Southwest Washington’s schools, jobs, and infrastructure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-southwest-washington-tax-dollars-are-being-used-to-fund-the-starvation-of-children/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #GluesenkampPerez #AIPAC #Israel #Gaza #HumanitarianCrisis #SouthwestWashington

Washington’s Nuclear Caucus visited Idaho National Laboratory to see firsthand how advanced fuels and small modular reactors could help meet the state’s growing energy demand. With pressure from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and heating needs, nuclear power may become a key piece of Washington’s clean energy strategy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nuclear-caucus-visits-idaho-national-lab-to-explore-energy-solutions-for-washington-state/ #Washington #Energy #Politics #Nuclear #CleanEnergy #AI #ElectricVehicles #JohnLey #SmallModularReactors #NetZeroGoals

Camas resident Anna Miller breaks down what a government shutdown actually means, noting which essential workers continue, which benefits keep flowing, and where agencies may pause or delay services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-henny-penny-the-sky-will-not-fall/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #GovernmentShutdown #FederalEmployees #SocialSecurity #Medicare #SNAP #WIC #Camas #ClarkCounty

Paul Valencia shares his perspective after 211 straight Friday nights of high school football, writing that while scores matter, it’s the stories of players, coaches, and fans that define the experience. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-stories-of-the-people-who-experience-the-games-are-the-best-stories/ #Opinion #Sports #Vancouver #HighSchoolFootball #ClarkCounty #PaulValencia #FridayNightLights #StudentAthletes #Coaches #Fans