Friday at the Clark County Fair is packed with action, featuring Tuff Trucks, donuts, pirate parrots, camels, and K-9 demos. The weekend kickoff includes a full day of fun and a chance to win some prizes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-friday-aug-8/ #ClarkCountyFair #TuffTrucks #DonutEatingContest #Carnival #Ridgefield #FamilyFun #PaulValencia #K9Demo

Ken Vance shares what he believes is the worst part of the I-5 Bridge replacement project — not just its cost or design, but the way it halted broader conversations about better alternatives. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-thing-i-dislike-most-about-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #I5Bridge #KenVance #IBR #ClarkCounty #Opinion #TransportationFunding #LightRail #Tolling

Vancouver Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash after a tow truck ran a red light, injuring about 10 people. The suspect fled on foot and was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-multi-vehicle-collision-involving-tow-truck/ #VancouverWA #TowTruckCrash #TrafficInvestigation #VancouverPolice #SWAT #SeriousInjuries #MillPlain #HitAndRun

The Budweiser Clydesdales take center stage at the Clark County Fair this Thursday, parading in support of Folds of Honor. Expect big crowds, UTV races, monster truck rides, and more throughout the day. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-thursday-aug-7/ #ClarkCountyFair #Clydesdales #FoldsOfHonor #RidgefieldWA #Motorsports #MilitaryAppreciation #FamilyFun #MonsterTrucks

WSDOT crews and Clark County Public Utilities will replace a power pole along SR 500 in Vancouver the night of Aug. 7. Northbound travelers near NE 117th Avenue should expect right-lane closures and delays between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsdot-travel-advisory-expect-overnight-delays-on-sr-500-for-utility-work-aug-7/ #VancouverWA #SR500 #WSDOT #TrafficAlert #UtilityWork #ClarkCountyWA #TravelDelay

Two key legislative races are drawing attention after Washington’s primary election. Michelle Caldier and Chad Magendanz show strong early numbers, giving Republicans hope for gains in the state Senate. Final results will be certified Aug. 19. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/republicans-hopeful-as-primary-results-show-two-tight-legislative-races/ #PrimaryElection #WAPolitics #MichelleCaldier #ChadMagendanz #26thDistrict #5thDistrict #StateSenate #Election2025

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center raises concerns about Washington's new law allowing unemployment pay for striking workers. She warns of potential double payments and long-term harm to the UI fund. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-workers-who-strike-need-to-be-warned-double-pay-is-a-no-no/ #Opinion #SB5041 #UnemploymentInsurance #ElizabethNew #StrikePay #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WorkerRights #PublicEmployees #UnionIssues

The Washington State Patrol is tackling a growing backlog in firearms forensics by hiring and training more scientists to double testing capacity. With a 379-day wait time and nearly 1,000 backlogged cases, WSP expects to cut the backlog by 60% by 2027 and reduce turnaround times to 120 days by 2028. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsp-takes-steps-to-address-growing-firearms-forensics-backlog/ #WSP #FirearmsTesting #Forensics #WashingtonState #Backlog #PublicSafety #JohnBatiste #CrimeLab #GeneLawrence

Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $10,000 in matching funds and another $10,000 in general support to the Write from the Start school supply drive for Vancouver Public Schools students. With over half of VPS students living below the poverty line, the drive aims to remove learning barriers and ensure kids have what they need for a strong school year. Donations are being matched through Aug. 31. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/annual-school-supply-drive-for-vancouver-students-receives-10000-boost/ #VancouverWA #SchoolSupplies #WriteFromTheStart #FoundationForVPS #DickHannahDealerships #StudentSupport #BackToSchool #EducationAccess #CommunitySupport

In a letter to the editor, Wynn Grcich endorses Jennifer Heine-Withee for the Battle Ground School Board, praising her focus on parental involvement, classroom support, and fiscal responsibility. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-jennifer-has-the-common-sense-values-to-make-public-schools-better-we-need-a-candidate-like-her/ #Opinion #BattleGround #SchoolBoard #JenniferHeineWithee #WynnGrcich #EducationFunding #ParentalInvolvement #TestScores