Former County Councilor Dick Rylander helps Clark County residents understand how tax proposals affect them based on assessed property values — and why knowing your own valuation matters. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-taxes-and-assessed-values/ #Opinion #ClarkCountyTaxes #AssessedValue #PropertyTaxes #DickRylander #TaxPolicy #HomeValues

Wallace Griffin, 11, stood out at the Junior Market with his inventive Lemonade Lab and won 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year. Backed by OnPoint and the Greater Vancouver Chamber, Wallace combined creativity, strong sales, and generosity. https://clarkcountytoday.com/business/junior-markets-entrepreneur-of-the-year-recognized-by-greater-vancouver-chamber-and-onpoint-community-credit-union/ #JuniorMarket #YouthBusiness #WallaceGriffin #LemonadeLab #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #VancouverWA #OnPointCreditUnion #GreaterVancouverChamber #LemonadeDay

Amy Harris argues the city of Vancouver has repeated Portland’s homelessness policy mistakes by contracting with Do Good Multnomah — a provider tied to neglect and mismanagement. She calls for answers and accountability. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-has-vancouver-hired-a-shelter-provider-with-a-record-of-failure/ #Opinion #HomelessnessCrisis #DoGoodMultnomah #VancouverWA #PublicSafety #HousingPolicy #ClarkCountyMatters #ShelterContract

Nancy Churchill exposes what she calls radical, secretive moves by Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission — accusing four appointees of illegal coordination and anti-hunting bias, and calling for sweeping reforms. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-predators-politics-and-public-records/ #WashingtonWildlife #SpringBearBan #PublicRecordsAct #PredatorManagement #NancyChurchill #Opinion #SportsmenAlliance #DangerousRhetoric #CougarAttacks #WDFW

Low water inflows across the Lewis River system will shut down key recreation points at Yale Reservoir. PacifiCorp is closing the Saddle Dam boat ramp and shoreline camping due to dry conditions and salmon conservation requirements. https://clarkcountytoday.com/clarkcountytalk/low-water-levels-on-lewis-river-lead-to-boat-ramp-and-dispersed-camping-closure/ #LewisRiver #PacifiCorp #WaterConservation #YaleReservoir #MerwinDam #SaddleDam #CampingClosure #BoatingRestrictions #SalmonSpawning

Marriage license fees in Clark County will jump from $72 to $172 starting July 27, part of changes tied to state legislation. Other recording fees also rise under House Bills 1858 and 1498. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/recording-fees-increase-following-state-legislative-approval-of-bills/ #ClarkCounty #MarriageLicenses #WashingtonState #DomesticViolence #RecordingFees #HB1858 #HB1498 #PublicService

John Ley breaks down TriMet’s “Better Red” light rail expansion and uncovers that most of the $204 million wasn’t spent on trains, tracks, or stations. With Washington residents poised to help fund future light rail via the IBR project, Ley urges greater scrutiny of how public transit money is spent. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-better-red-cost-allocation-revealed/ #Opinion #TriMet #BetterRed #LightRail #IBR #MAXRedLine #PublicTransit #TransportationSpending #JohnLey #TransitAccountability

Vancouver Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one male injured on E Mill Plain Blvd. The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive. The Major Crimes Unit is handling the case. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-17/ #VancouverPolice #ShootingInvestigation #VPD #PublicSafety #ClarkCountyNews #PoliceUpdate #E911 #CrimeReport

Anna Miller of Camas credits record federal revenue growth to the Trump administration’s tariff policies, saying they’re driving a shift from deficits to surplus and promoting long-term economic strength. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-this-administrations-trade-stance-is-bold-but-its-producing-results/ #Opinion #TradePolicy #Tariffs #AnnaMiller #USRevenue #CustomsDuties #TrumpAdministration #FiscalPolicy #LetterToTheEditor

Battle Ground is gearing up for a full weekend of fun July 18–19 with Harvest Days. From a carnival and classic cruise to a parade, pancake breakfast, BMX show, and fireworks, this beloved festival brings the community together for nonstop summer celebration. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-harvest-days-getting-ready-for-big-week/ #BattleGroundHarvestDays #CommunityFestival #LocalEvents #HarvestDays2025 #BattleGroundWA #CarnivalFun #ParadeWeekend #FireworksShow #SummerCelebration