Lars Larson praises Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries on minors, effective August 29. He argues the move is overdue and driven more by financial pressure than moral conviction, pointing to mounting legal and political opposition. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-kaiser-orders-the-medical-mengeles-to-stop-cutting-on-kids/ #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #KaiserPermanente #TransgenderPolicy #GenderAffirmingCare #Minors #Opinion #Trump #LGBTQDebate #MedicalEthics

The Vote Before Tolls campaign is building momentum across Oregon. Led by Dean Suhr, the initiative would require public approval of all tolling proposals, past and present. That includes tolls tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement and the Rose Quarter. Supporters say IP-31 is about transparency, not opposition to tolling itself. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-vote-before-tolls-initiative-gains-momentum-across-oregon/ #VoteBeforeTolls #DeanSuhr #OregonPolitics #Tolling #IP31 #InterstateBridge #HaydenIsland #TransportationFunding #ODOT #TinaKotek

The Washington State Republican Party is doubling the size of its school board candidate support program, expanding from 36 to 61 districts. Chairman Jim Walsh says the effort is aimed at reforming K-12 education by helping conservative candidates win local school board races. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-expands-program-for-supporting-conservative-school-board-candidates-across-wa/ #WAGOP #JimWalsh #SchoolBoardElections #WashingtonPolitics #K12Education #PublicSchools #CampaignSupport #EducationReform

Clark County is seeking applicants for four open seats on its Parks Advisory Board. Members advise on parks planning and development. Applications are due Sept. 1. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-for-parks-advisory-board-3/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAdvisoryBoard #PublicParks #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunity #BoardService #EquityAndInclusion #ParksPlanning

The Clark County Board of Health is accepting applications for three open seats on its Public Health Advisory Council. Positions include a nurse, medical doctor, and aging community representative. Applications are due Aug. 29. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/board-of-health-seeks-applicants-for-three-public-health-advisory-council-positions/ #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #PHAC #HealthAdvisory #CommunityHealth #BoardOfHealth #VolunteerOpportunity #HealthyCommunities

Clark County Today editor Ken Vance spotlights Rob Anderson’s message urging voter engagement in the Charter Review Commission election. Anderson outlines priorities like public safety, tax restraint, and transparency while warning about past amendments and nonpartisan labeling. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-reform-clark-county-founder-encourages-voters-to-get-engaged-in-charter-review-commission-voting/ #ClarkCounty #RobAnderson #CharterReview #PublicSafety #TaxPolicy #RankedChoiceVoting #VoterEngagement #Opinion

Clark County is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming District Court vacancies. Judges Sonya Langsdorf and Kelli E. Osler are set to retire later this year. Applications are due by Aug. 8. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-applicants-to-fill-two-open-district-court-seats/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #JudicialVacancy #LegalAppointments #JudgeRetirement #CountyCouncil #WashingtonLaw

Phase 2 of the Vancouver Lake Management Plan is complete. The county addressed harmful algae, beach access, and water circulation, though future efforts may be delayed without new funding. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/second-phase-of-vancouver-lake-management-plan-completed/ #VancouverLake #LakeManagement #ClarkCounty #WaterQuality #CleanWater #AlgaeBlooms #PublicWorks #InvasiveSpecies

Vancouver Police responded to a home invasion on NE 22nd Street that left one woman dead, two people injured, and the suspected gunman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Major Crimes detectives are investigating. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-18/ #VancouverPolice #ShootingInvestigation #HomeInvasion #CrimeNews #ClarkCounty #PoliceUpdate #PublicSafety

Washington is facing its worst budget crisis ever, with billions in Medicaid funding at risk due to federal changes and surging state spending. Officials warn of major impacts to coverage and health systems. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fiscal-fallout-washington-in-the-worst-budget-crisis-weve-ever-had/ #WashingtonBudget #MedicaidCuts #AppleHealth #HR1 #BobFerguson #HealthCareCrisis #WAleg #TaxIncrease