Furry Friends’ fall fundraiser is set for Oct. 18 at Royal Oaks Country Club, with the theme “Nightmeow Before Catmas.” There will be food, raffles, auctions, and a dessert dash. Proceeds go toward medical costs and the shelter’s future clinic. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/save-the-date-for-the-furry-friends-annual-dinner-and-auction-2/ #FurryFriends #VancouverWA #CatRescue #NightmeowBeforeCatmas #PetFundraiser #ClarkCounty #DinnerAuction #DessertDash #AnimalRescue #NoKillShelter

A special filing period from Aug. 5–7 will be held for three Clark County offices that received no candidates during the May filing window. There are no filing fees and all qualified voters in the respective districts may apply. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/auditor-to-hold-special-three-day-filing-period-for-three-elected-offices-with-no-candidates/ #ClarkCounty #Elections #FilingPeriod #Yacolt #Hockinson #EastCounty #LocalPolitics #GeneralElection #CandidateFiling #ClarkVotes

Vancouver Police arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a July 11 drive-by shooting on E Mill Plain Blvd. The suspect faces charges including attempted murder and assault. Police are seeking information about additional suspects. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/arrest-made-in-july-11-drive-by-shooting/ #VancouverPolice #DriveByShooting #JuvenileArrest #AttemptedMurder #ClarkCountyCrime #PublicSafety #MillPlain #PoliceInvestigation

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a Vancouver traffic incident on NE St. Johns Rd. The Vancouver Police Department reports the driver stayed at the scene and was not impaired. The investigation is ongoing. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-serious-injury-collision-3/ #VancouverPolice #PedestrianCollision #TrafficInvestigation #VancouverWA #PublicSafety #SeriousInjury

Washington and 19 other states are suing the Trump administration over new rules that limit access to federal services like Head Start and Title IX based on immigration status. Filed in Rhode Island, the suit argues the policy is illegal and harmful. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-among-states-suing-trump-administration-over-health-care-education/ #TrumpAdministration #WashingtonState #ImmigrationPolicy #NickBrown #RobBonta #HeadStart #SocialServices #HealthCare #TitleIX #Lawsuit

Expect delays on SR 503 near Amboy from July 21–24 as WSDOT crews clear brush and danger trees. Flaggers will alternate traffic in a single lane daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-sr-503-in-clark-county-july-21-24/ #AmboyWA #SR503 #WSDOT #ClarkCounty #RoadWork #TrafficDelay #TreeRemoval #JulyRoadwork

Voting is underway in Washington’s Aug. 5 primary. With ballots mailed to voters in 37 counties, races and local measures are on the line. Voters must return ballots by Election Day via drop box, mail, or voting center. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/august-5-primary-voting-begins-in-37-counties/ #WAElections #VoteWA #PrimaryElection #SteveHobbs #WashingtonState #Ballots #Top2Primary #FutureVoter

Expect overnight delays on southbound I-205 near Northeast Fourth Plain Blvd on July 21 as WSDOT crews perform traffic sensor repairs. The work runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. with lane closures and posted detours. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-overnight-delays-on-i-205-in-clark-county-for-utility-work-july-21/ #I205 #VancouverWA #TrafficAlert #WSDOT #Roadwork #ClarkCounty #July21 #TransportationUpdate #UtilityWork

Editor Ken Vance explores the balance between free speech and accountability, especially for public employees like Renee Alsept. His column examines shifting interpretations of the First Amendment and highlights past controversies that show how freedom of speech is often influenced by public and political tides. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-freedom-of-speech-doesnt-mean-freedom-from-consequences-of-that-speech/ #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #KenVance #ClarkCounty #PublicEmployees #OpinionColumn #SpeechConsequences #SocialMediaPolicy #GrantNapear #DeMarcusCousins

A 17-year-old girl died after a crash involving a Toyota Prius and Kia SUV near SE 20th St and SE 352nd Ave. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/17-year-old-female-dies-in-fatal-two-vehicle-collision/ #ClarkCountySheriff #VancouverWA #FatalCrash #TeenDriver #TrafficInvestigation #PeaceHealth #CCSO #CarAccident #LocalNews