Joe Kent has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center after a 52-44 vote. The former congressional candidate and Army veteran was nominated by Donald Trump and will report to Tulsi Gabbard. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-senate-confirms-joe-kent-to-lead-a-national-intelligence-agency/ #JoeKent #NationalSecurity #TulsiGabbard #DonaldTrump #USSenate #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalCounterterrorismCenter #ClarkCounty #PoliticalAppointments

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has accepted a transformative $1.25 million donation from Dr. Michael C. Liu honoring his late wife, Nien-Wei Hsiao. The gift will boost musician pay and fund a new endowment. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-symphony-orchestra-usa-accepts-1-25-million-gift/ #VancouverSymphony #DrMichaelLiu #NienWeiHsiao #ClassicalMusic #Endowment #CommunitySupport #VSOUSA #VancouverArtsFestival

County fairs offer more than rides and food—they’re a gateway to local meat shopping. Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center shares how buying from youth livestock auctions supports kids and fills your freezer. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-county-fairs-are-opportunities-to-go-meat-shopping/ #CountyFairs #ClarkCountyFair #LivestockAuction #LocalMeat #PamLewison #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SupportYouth #Agriculture

A person reportedly threatening family members was shot and killed by a deputy in downtown Vancouver Wednesday night. The CCSO deputy is now on Critical Incident Leave, and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is leading the review. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #OfficerInvolvedShooting #CCSO #LawEnforcement #WashingtonState #OII #ClarkCounty #PoliceInvestigation

The 47th GRO Parade of Homes kicks off Sept. 5 in Camas, showcasing six newly built homes with cutting-edge design and builder insights. Tickets on sale now. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/tickets-on-sale-for-47th-gro-parade-of-homes/ #ParadeOfHomes #CamasWA #HomeDesign #GROParade #ClarkCountyEvents #RealEstate #Homebuilders #VIPNight #BIAClarkCounty

Paddle for Life returns Aug. 2 in Ridgefield with dragon boat races, wellness events, and a powerful survivor tribute — all to support breast cancer survivors in Southwest Washington. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/paddle-for-life-festival-brings-community-together-for-a-day-of-racing-wellness-support/ #PaddleForLife #RidgefieldWA #DragonBoatFestival #BreastCancerAwareness #CommunitySupport #Catch22Ospreys #LakeRiver #WellnessEvents #ClarkCountyEvents

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh says reforms to Medicaid are being distorted by political rhetoric and argues Washington’s Apple Health program needs accountability. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wagop-chair-sets-the-record-straight-on-dems-hyperbolic-rhetoric-on-medicaid-program/ #Opinion #JimWalsh #MedicaidReform #AppleHealth #WAGOP #HealthcarePolicy #FederalFunding #WashingtonPolitics #UnderservedCommunities

Leslie Lewallen argues that Washington’s failure to tie homelessness programs to accountability could cost the state federal funding — including for major projects like the IBR. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-without-accountability-washington-risks-losing-the-fight-on-homelessness-and-federal-funding/ #Opinion #HomelessnessCrisis #LeslieLewallen #Accountability #AddictionTreatment #IBRProject #PublicSafety #FederalFunding #ClarkCounty #CamasWA

Anna Miller gives an energetic explanation of the Clark County Charter, its Freeholder roots, and the review process voters will face again in 2025. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-what-the-heck-is-a-county-charter-and-why-does-it-need-reviewing/ #ClarkCountyCharter #AnnaMiller #Opinion #Freeholders #CountyGovernment #2025Election #CharterReview

Drivers near Ridgefield should expect closures and delays July 31 as WSDOT installs a wrong-way detection system on the I-5 off-ramp to 179th Street. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-nighttime-ramp-closure-on-i-5-in-clark-county-july-31/ #WSDOT #I5Closure #ClarkCountyTraffic #RidgefieldWA #RoadSafety #TransportationAlert #179thStreet #WrongWayDetection