The Clark County Republican Party has unanimously opposed Philip Johnson’s city council candidacy, accusing him of attacking fellow Republicans and violating party unity. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-republican-party-unanimously-opposes-philip-johnsons-candidacy-for-battle-ground-city-council/ #ClarkCountyPolitics #CCRP #PhilipJohnson #BattleGroundWA #ConservativeValues #RepublicanUnity #CityCouncilRace #MatthewBumala

IBR leaders remain confident in $2.1B of secured federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement project, even as debate continues over light rail and community impacts. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-official-remain-confident-in-2-1b-in-federal-funding-for-i-5-bridge-replacement/ #I5Bridge #IBRProgram #ClarkCounty #FederalFunding #Infrastructure #LightRailDebate #WSDOT #ODOT #TransportationNews

The Clark County Fair kicks off Aug. 1 with concerts, rodeos, carnival rides, farm animals, and the Budweiser Clydesdales — offering 10 days of family fun in Ridgefield. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-fair-to-provide-10-best-days-of-summer-starting-friday-aug-1/ #ClarkCountyFair #RidgefieldWA #SummerFun #BudweiserClydesdales #ConcertSeries #MuttonBustin #IceAgeAdventures #CarnivalRides #CountyFair2025

Battle Ground Senior Citizens and Home Instead teamed up for a Christmas in July donation drive, collecting thousands of essentials and cookies for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-senior-citizens-home-instead-team-up-to-help-clark-county-veterans-assistance-center/ #BattleGroundWA #VancouverWA #VeteransSupport #DonationDrive #CommunityCare #HomeInstead #SeniorCitizens #Walmart #GirlScouts

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Washington’s WA Cares and PFML programs, arguing they impose harmful payroll taxes and burden workers, especially the self-employed. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-harming-workers-one-payroll-tax-at-a-time-wa-cares-wants-wages-a-caregiver-needs-to-keep-caregiving/ #WACares #PayrollTax #Opinion #WorkerRights #PFML #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAState

🎙️ Podcast DescriptionVancouver is inviting applications for 2026 Lodging Tax Grants to fund events, marketing programs, and improvements that boost tourism. Details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-application-for-2026-tourism-events-and-programs/ #VancouverWA #TourismFunding #LodgingTax #CityGrants #CommunityEvents #VisitVancouverWA #CulturalFestivals #CapitalProjects

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a brush fire early Monday morning near NW Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway. The blaze involved a 50-by-50-foot patch of blackberry bushes. Crews acted fast, extinguishing the fire in 10 minutes and monitoring for flare-ups. No injuries were reported. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-extinguishes-brush-fire/ #Vancouver #FireSafety #BrushFire #VancouverFireDepartment #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety #ErwinORiegerMemorial

In a letter to the editor, Kim Hamlik advocates for expanding pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout Clark County. She emphasizes the health benefits, safety improvements, and equitable access such infrastructure can bring. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-must-prioritize-the-expansion-of-pedestrian-and-bicycle-trails-to-promote-the-health-and-well-being-of-its-residents/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ActiveLiving #BikeTrails #PedestrianSafety #KimHamlik #ADACompliance #InfrastructureMatters #MentalHealth

A letter to the editor from J. Ron Powers highlights an upcoming remembrance ceremony at Fort Vancouver to honor all 59 local service members lost in the Vietnam War. The public event takes place Aug. 2 and includes a flyover, guest speakers, and military tributes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-community-invited-to-honor-vietnam-war-fallen-heroes-at-fort-vancouver-ceremony/ #FortVancouver #VietnamWar #FallenHeroes #ClarkCountyWA #Remembrance #MilitaryTribute #NeverToBeForgotten #AMVETSPost16 #VancouverEvents #Opinion

Save Vancouver Streets isn’t backing down. After a judge blocked its traffic-lane initiative, the group filed an appeal with the Washington State Court of Appeals. The measure would mandate a public vote before removing driving lanes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-vancouver-streets-appeals-court-ruling-still-hoping-to-get-initiative-on-a-future-ballot/ #VancouverWA #SaveVancouverStreets #InitiativeAppeal #TrafficPolicy #CompleteStreets #CivicEngagement #LaneReductions #WashingtonLaw #JacksonMaynard