Proposition 1 appears to be passing in early results, with voters approving a levy lid lift to increase library funding for the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries district. The measure would raise the rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the first time in 15 years. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fvrl-levy-lid-lift-being-approved-by-voters/ #FVRL #LibraryFunding #LevyLidLift #ClarkCounty #Proposition1 #JenniferGiltrop #SpecialElection #August2025Election #PropertyTax #LibrarySupport

Nine locations across Vancouver celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, including a major event at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, the Port of Vancouver, police officers, and local groups joined hundreds of neighbors for music, fun, and community connection. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-celebrates-national-night-out/ #Vancouver #NationalNightOut #CommunitySafety #PublicSafety #LeRoyHaagenPark #AnneMcEnernyOgle #PortOfVancouver #VancouverPolice #NeighborhoodEvents

Wednesday at the Clark County Fair means motorsports are back with two Demolition Derby shows, plus it’s Senior Day and the Budweiser Clydesdales are on display. Also on deck: K-9 demos, carnival rides, and more. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/whats-happening-at-the-clark-county-fair-on-wednesday-aug-6/ #ClarkCountyFair #DemolitionDerby #SeniorDay #BudweiserClydesdales #MonsterTrucks #K9Demo #CarnivalRides #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCountyEvents

President Trump has reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test with a new executive order aimed at tackling youth obesity and improving health. The initiative revives a decades-old program, now led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with more details still to come. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/trump-pledges-overhaul-of-school-fitness-tests/ #PresidentialFitnessTest #YouthHealth #Trump #RFKJr #PhysicalEducation #SchoolFitness #StudentHealth #JeffVanDrew #ExecutiveOrder #HHS

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist and a van at NE 49th Street and 127th Avenue. The e-bike rider was transported to the hospital and later died. Police say the van turned in front of the cyclist. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-fatal-traffic-collision-involving-bicyclist/ #Vancouver #TrafficSafety #BicycleAccident #VPD #EbikeCrash #RoadSafety #FatalCollision #NE49thStreet #OngoingInvestigation

Clark County Elections is looking for registered voters to write opposing statements for Proposition 5 and Proposition 1 in the Nov. 4 election. Statements must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Visit clarkvotes.org for details. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/opposing-statements-sought-for-nov-4-2025-ballot-measures/ #ClarkCounty #Elections #BallotMeasures #Proposition5 #Proposition1 #GregKimsey #ClarkVotes #VotersGuide #CityOfVancouver #CamasWashougal

The Vancouver City Council has placed Proposition 5 on the November ballot. If approved, it would raise property taxes to hire 13 new police officers, fund support roles, and upgrade equipment. The levy is expected to generate $5.7 million per year. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-council-approves-resolution-to-place-police-services-levy-proposition-5-on-november-ballot/ #Vancouver #Proposition5 #PublicSafety #PoliceLevy #CityCouncil #TroyPrice #AnneMcEnernyOgle #VPD #CriminalJustice #PropertyTax

Washington’s new speed cameras in highway work zones have issued over 7,500 citations since April, with nearly 4,000 more in process. The cameras, now active at several sites across the state, are meant to improve safety for road workers. Fines for first offenses begin next July. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/was-new-work-zone-speed-cameras-cite-7k-drivers-in-first-90-days/ #WashingtonState #Transportation #SpeedCameras #WorkZoneSafety #TrafficEnforcement #JohnBatiste #JulieMeredith #WSDOT #I5 #StatePatrol

The city of Vancouver will celebrate the grand opening of the Elizabeth Austin Playground on Aug. 16 with a ribbon cutting, games, and a showing of The Wild Robot. The inclusive play space was funded by a $1.2 million gift from the Kuni Foundation and honors Austin’s legacy of community connection. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/grand-opening-celebration-for-new-playground-at-fruit-valley-park-on-aug-16/ #Vancouver #ElizabethAustin #InclusivePlayground #KuniFoundation #FruitValleyPark #CommunityEvent #OutdoorMovie #TheWildRobot #YouthPrograms

Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman issues a letter slamming the current administration over city debt, policy failures, and public safety. He outlines plans for reform, including cutting taxes, clearing encampments, and restoring citizen forums. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-era-of-decline-is-over-a-mayor-who-will-fight-for-you/ #Vancouver #Opinion #JustinForsman #CityPolitics #PublicSafety #Infrastructure #Taxes #ClarkCounty #FentanylCrisis #Encampments