In this opinion column, Robert Wallis contends that the Trump administration should replace IBR leadership and their lead consultant WSP before evaluating the I-5 Bridge project. He outlines seven reasons for this move, citing funding concerns, design alternatives, and credibility issues. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trump-administration-has-not-yet-taken-a-position-on-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #ClarkCounty #IBR #I5Bridge #Transportation #Infrastructure #Opinion #TrumpAdministration #WSP #Tolling #LightRail

Clark County Today’s Andi Schwartz shares her experience riding with more than 60 bikers in Battle Ground to fulfill a dying man’s wish to hear motorcycles one last time. From a simple Facebook post to a moving community tribute, the ride honored David the day before his passing. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/when-the-biker-community-shows-up-granting-a-fellow-riders-final-wish-in-battle-ground/ #BattleGround #BikerCommunity #MotorcycleRide #AmericanLegion #CommunitySupport #HarleyDavidson #TributeRide #FinalWish #Opinion

Battle Ground Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men in a silver minivan who approached juveniles on Aug. 2 in the 1300 block of NE 12th Avenue. Witnesses said the suspects may have been armed before fleeing. Contact Officer Ray Figuracion with information. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/bg-police-seek-publics-assistance-in-identifying-vehicle-and-occupants/ #BattleGround #Police #PublicSafety #CrimeAlert #ToyotaSienna #HondaOdyssey #CommunitySafety

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano will resign to become U.S. attorney for Eastern Washington under a 120-day appointment from President Donald Trump, pending Senate confirmation. Serrano is also leaving the Silent Majority Foundation, which is pursuing a high-profile challenge to Washington’s high-capacity magazine ban that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/pasco-mayor-pete-serrano-to-take-trump-appointment-as-eastern-wa-u-s-attorney/ #PeteSerrano #Pasco #USAttorney #SilentMajorityFoundation #DonaldTrump #HighCapacityMagazines #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #Politics #Law

John Ley questions the urgency to replace the I-5 Bridge over fears of a Cascadia Subduction Zone quake, noting expert estimates of an 85–90% chance the “big one” won’t happen in the next 50 years. He argues for building multiple seismically sound bridges to reduce congestion and improve resilience. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-truth-behind-the-cascadia-subduction-zone-earthquake/ #Opinion #JohnLey #CascadiaSubductionZone #Transportation #SeismicSafety #BridgeSafety #ClarkCounty #I5Bridge #EarthquakePreparedness #TransportationFunding

The final day of the Clark County Fair brings the Budweiser Clydesdales parade, Monster Truck shows, Ice Age Adventures, contests, live entertainment, and carnival rides until 10 p.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-sunday-aug-10/ #ClarkCountyFair #Ridgefield #BudweiserClydesdales #MonsterTrucks #IceAgeAdventures #CurlyTheCamel #PiratesParrot #BarnyardRacing #PieEatingContest #ClarkCountyWA

Jay Fratt discusses a Thurston County Republican Party poll of Olympia and Tumwater school districts that found strong opposition to allowing biological boys in girls’ high school sports. He frames the results as a counter to prevailing narratives on gender policy in athletics. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-republican-poll-bursts-propaganda/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #JayFratt #SchoolSports #GenderPolicy #Olympia #Tumwater #VoterPoll #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyToday

The final Saturday of the Clark County Fair packs in Tuff Trucks, a cheeseburger eating contest, team sorting, Ice Age Adventures, Monster Truck rides, and more. Gates open at 10 a.m., with extended hours until 11 p.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-saturday-aug-9/ #ClarkCountyFair #Ridgefield #TuffTrucks #CheeseburgerEatingContest #MonsterTrucks #IceAgeAdventures #CurlyTheCamel #PiratesParrot #BarnyardRacing #ClarkCountyWA

Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines mixed research on Medicaid expansion’s effect on ER use, noting that Washington’s rising health care costs stem partly from state policies. She argues that cost control requires lawmakers to address local policy choices, not just federal reforms. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-does-more-medicaid-mean-fewer-er-visits/ #Opinion #Medicaid #EmergencyRoom #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ElizabethNew #HealthCareCosts #AffordableCareAct #StatePolicy #UncompensatedCare #MedicaidExpansion

Anna Miller examines the push for Vancouver’s annexation, outlining potential tax benefits, zoning control, grant opportunities, and political influence. While supporters see strategic growth, she remains wary and prefers Clark County Council oversight. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-ill-take-my-chances-with-the-clark-county-council-over-the-city-of-vancouver/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Annexation #VancouverWA #AnnaMiller #ClarkCountyCouncil #CityExpansion #ZoningControl #GrantFunding