Nominations are open for Clark County’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award, which honors residents 60 and older for exceptional community service. Forms are due by Aug. 29 at clark.wa.gov/aging. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/call-for-nominations-commission-on-agings-6th-annual-silver-citizen-award/ #SilverCitizenAward #ClarkCounty #CommunityService #OlderAdults #Volunteerism #CommissionOnAging

Vancouver Fire arrived within four minutes to battle two burning homes and a nearby brush fire on NE 121st Ave. Crews contained the blaze in about 40 minutes, with no injuries but five people displaced. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-multiple-house-fires/ #VancouverFire #HouseFire #ClarkCounty #EmergencyResponse #OakCreekMobileHomePark #PublicSafety

Clark County Republicans host a July 27 meet-and-greet in Battle Ground, featuring Charter Review Commission candidates and WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh. Doors open 4:30 p.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/sunday-event-offers-opportunity-for-area-voters-to-meet-and-greet-ccrp-endorsed-charter-review-commission-candidates/ #ClarkCounty #CCRP #CharterReview #BattleGround #CommunityEvent #JimWalsh #LocalPolitics #MeetAndGreet #Election2025

The USOPC quietly updated its athlete safety policy to block transgender competitors from women’s sports, citing Executive Order 14201. Supporters say it protects fairness; critics call it discrimination. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-olympic-and-paralympic-committee-bans-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports/ #USOPC #TransgenderPolicy #WomensSports #TitleIX #Olympics #NCAA #PublicDebate

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center critiques how Washington state spends its CO2 tax revenue, saying the bulk goes to government planning rather than tangible environmental gains. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-where-does-washington-state-spend-the-co2-tax-revenue-more-government/ #Opinion #CO2Tax #ToddMyers #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonSpending #EnvironmentalFunding #CCA #CarbonEmissions #StateBudget #WashingtonPolitics

Doug Dahl tracks the history of turn signal requirements and argues that Washington’s laws fall short of what good driving demands. He urges drivers to communicate more clearly than the minimum required. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-brief-history-of-turn-signals/ #TurnSignals #TrafficLaw #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #SafeDriving #WashingtonDrivers #Opinion #RoadSafety #DrivingTips

Expect delays on northbound I-205 in Vancouver July 28–29 as WSDOT closes the NE Padden Parkway on-ramp for brush and tree clearing work. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-july-28-29/ #I205 #ClarkCountyTraffic #RoadClosures #WSDOT #VancouverWA #HighwayMaintenance #TreeClearing #TransportationUpdate

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks where you stand on Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors by August 29. Cast your vote now. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-kaiser-permanentes-decision-to-stop-gender-related-surgeries-for-minors/ #WeeklyPoll #ClarkCountyVoices #KaiserPermanente #YouthCare #MedicalEthics #GenderPolicy #PublicOpinion #HealthcareDebate

Vancouver Police say there was no known connection between victims and the suspect in Wednesday's fatal shooting. One woman died from a gunshot wound, two men were injured, and the suspect was later found deceased. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-continuing-shooting-investigation/ #VancouverWA #VPD #PublicSafety #ShootingInvestigation #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty

This weekend’s 49th Annual Camas Days Festival promises music, games, parades, and more. With expanded Kids Street activities, new bands in the Beer Garden, and a downtown shuttle option, it’s shaping up to be a packed celebration. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/broadway-comes-to-camas-its-showtime/ #CamasDays #CamasWA #CommunityFestival #KidsStreet #Parades #BathtubRace #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #ClarkCountyEvents