The Camas-Washougal Fire Department has issued a recreational burn ban effective immediately. All outdoor wood fires are prohibited, though gas and charcoal grills and gas fire pits remain allowed. The ban will remain until further notice. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/recreational-burn-ban-effective-immediately-in-camas-and-washougal-due-to-fire-danger/ #Camas #Washougal #BurnBan #FireDanger #FireSafety #CamasWashougalFireDepartment #OutdoorFires #CommunitySafety

Ten Camas-Washougal churches will cancel their own services to gather for “One Church for Jesus” on Sept. 7 at Doc Harris Stadium. The public event will feature worship, prayer, fellowship, and messages from local pastors. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-washougal-area-churches-to-gather-for-one-church-for-jesus-event/ #Camas #Washougal #OneChurchForJesus #ChristianUnity #DocHarrisStadium #CommunityGathering #Prayer #Worship

In his letter, Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman claims City Hall is following international agendas through ICLEI, Agenda 21, and Agenda 2030. He criticizes road diets, annexation, and waterfront projects as threats to local sovereignty. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-foreign-hand-in-vancouvers-future-and-whos-really-running-our-city/ #Opinion #Vancouver #JustinForsman #ICLEI #Agenda2030 #RoadDiets #Annexation #Sovereignty #CityPolitics

A brush fire near Fruit Valley Road in Vancouver spread quickly to 2–5 acres, threatening homes and power lines before crews from Vancouver Fire and District 6 contained it with help from DNR. Traffic was shut down for hours as 18 personnel worked the scene. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-firefighters-respond-to-fast-moving-brush-fire-near-fruit-valley-road/ #VancouverFire #FruitValley #ClarkCounty #BrushFire #WildfireRisk #FireDistrict6 #DNR #FireSafety

The 2025 Clark County Fair drew nearly 265,000 visitors, with food sales topping $3 million and carnival rides setting records. The Fair Board critique praised highlights like the Budweiser Clydesdales and shared feedback to guide future improvements. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fair-board-gives-its-critique-of-2025/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SouthwestWashington #CarnivalRides #FoodSales #BudweiserClydesdales #FairBoard #PassportToFun

In a letter to the editor, Margaret Tweet of Camas raises concerns about vaccination risks while pointing readers to information on Washington’s laws for religious, medical, and personal exemptions. She cites resources from InformedChoiceWA and Children’s Health Defense in the ongoing debate over immunizations. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-religious-medical-and-personal-exemptions-to-immunizations-for-students/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Vaccinations #Immunizations #VaccineExemptions #InformedConsent #MargaretTweet #PublicHealth #Debate

In a letter to the editor, Reuben Kulla supports Brad Benton’s run for the Clark County Charter Review Commission. He backs Benton’s proposal for a two-thirds supermajority vote on new or increased taxes, saying it would protect citizens and ensure fairness. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lets-strengthen-our-charter-and-make-sure-clark-countys-future-is-built-on-fairness/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BradBenton #ReubenKulla #CharterReview #Supermajority #Taxes #Fairness #Governance

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. launched its $50 for 50 Years campaign on National Senior Citizen Day. Organizers ask for $50 donations to celebrate 50 years of providing senior lunches, wellness activities, and essential community support. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-senior-citizens-inc-launches-fundraiser/ #BattleGround #Seniors #Fundraiser #BGSC #Communities #Wellness #SeniorCitizens #50for50 #ClarkCounty #Donations

The North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy is holding its Directors Basement Sale Aug. 22–23 from noon to 4 p.m. Items include household goods, tools, art, and more, with proceeds supporting operations and a raffle quilt raising funds for building improvements. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/north-clark-historical-museum-holds-sale-aug-22-23/ #Amboy #NorthClarkMuseum #Fundraiser #CommunitySale #ChelatchieQuilters #RaffleQuilt #ClarkCounty #Events #History #Museum

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Elijah Evans for a Vancouver bank robbery at US Bank. Investigators credited a public tip and police teamwork for the swift arrest. Evans was booked for armed robbery and felony harassment after key evidence was recovered. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-in-monday-bank-robbery/ #Vancouver #CCSO #BankRobbery #ElijahEvans #LawEnforcement #Crime #ClarkCounty #VPD #PoliceWork #PublicTip #News