WSDOT crews will close lanes on southbound I-5 in Vancouver July 17–19 to repair two electronic message boards. Expect daytime and overnight delays. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-lane-closures-on-i-5-in-vancouver-july-17-18/ #VancouverWA #I5 #RoadWork #WSDOT #TravelAlert #TransportationNews #LaneClosures #MessageBoards #WSDOT

Vancouver resident Jim McConnell expresses concern over repeated sign thefts related to opposition against lane reductions on McGillivray Boulevard, raising questions about free speech and neighborhood sentiment. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-am-a-law-abiding-citizen-who-believes-in-the-free-speech-of-others/ #VancouverWA #JimMcConnell #FreeSpeech #McGillivrayBoulevard #CascadePark #SignTheft #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor

Washougal’s new Community Market kicks off July 18 and runs weekly through the summer, bringing local vendors, food, music, and kids activities to Reflection Plaza. The pilot program supports revitalization efforts and community connection. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-community-market-kicks-off-friday-at-reflection-plaza/ #Washougal #CommunityMarket #FarmersMarket #ReflectionPlaza #DowntownWashougal #LocalVendors #JordanBolt #RoseJewell #SummerEvents #ClarkCountyWA

The Greater Vancouver Chamber has opened nominations for its 2025 First Citizen Award, celebrating long-term civic and business leadership in Southwest Washington. Nominations are due by August 14, and the winner will be honored this fall at the Chamber’s Business & Leadership Awards. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/greater-vancouver-chamber-opens-nominations-for-the-2025-first-citizen-award/ #FirstCitizenAward #VancouverWA #CommunityLeadership #GreaterVancouverChamber #ClarkCounty #CivicEngagement #JohnMcDonagh #BusinessAwards #Philanthropy #Leadership

The Vancouver and Clark County councils approved a $2.1 million interlocal agreement to help fund the Bridge Shelter, a 24/7 facility for unhoused residents with wraparound services. Opening in 2026, the shelter will also reserve beds for county residents outside Vancouver. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-and-county-funding-agreement-advances-bridge-shelter-project/ #HomelessnessResponse #BridgeShelter #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #SupportiveHousing #MentalHealth #KathleenOtto #LonPluckhahn #CityCouncil

Sen. John Braun says Gov. Ferguson’s attacks on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill are exaggerated and partisan. He defends the law’s work rules and cost controls as necessary reforms to protect programs like SNAP and Medicaid. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/watch-sen-braun-urges-ferguson-to-get-past-fearmongering-on-big-beautiful-bill/ #JohnBraun #BobFerguson #BigBeautifulBill #SNAPReform #Medicaid #WorkRequirements #WAleg #BudgetPolicy #GOPVoices

Lorri Sibley, a longtime Battle Ground educator, is running for District 1 on the School Board. Her platform focuses on academic success, community trust, and school safety, backed by decades of classroom and union leadership experience. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/veteran-educator-lorri-sibley-announces-campaign-for-battle-ground-school-board/ #LorriSibley #BattleGroundSchools #SchoolBoardElection #EducationLeadership #ClarkCounty #AcademicSuccess #SchoolSafety #CommunityTrust

Clark County Fire District 3 is now hiring firefighter and paramedic candidates, with applications due August 15. Entry-level and lateral applicants are encouraged. Job offers expected in October. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-district-3-hiring-firefighters-and-paramedics/ #ClarkCountyFire #FirefighterJobs #PublicSafety #FireDistrict3 #Paramedics #BattleGroundWA #BrushPrairie #EmergencyServices

The American Red Cross is urging people across Clark County to stay safe as extreme heat moves in. Their tips include staying hydrated, checking on others, and knowing the signs of heat illness. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/red-cross-issues-advice-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-heat/ #ExtremeHeat #RedCross #ClarkCounty #HeatSafety #Hydration #CoolingCenters #PriscillaFuentes #EmergencyPreparedness

Vancouver’s new Rental Registration Program, approved by the City Council, will require landlords to register units annually starting January 2026. The program aims to improve safety, offer support for tenants, and shape future housing policy. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouvers-rental-registration-program-to-improve-quality-safety-of-rental-housing/ #VancouverWA #RentalRegistration #HousingPolicy #TenantSafety #MayorMcEnernyOgle #RentalInspections #PropertyManagement