Ken Vance shares a personal reflection on the political values his father once associated with the Democratic Party — and why he believes today’s version has changed dramatically. From tax hikes and identity politics to state leadership decisions, Vance argues the party has veered far from its traditional roots. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-todays-democratic-party-is-not-our-fathers-democratic-party/ #KenVance #Opinion #DemocraticParty #WashingtonPolitics #GasTax #ChrisReykdahl #JayInslee #BobFerguson #MariePerez #TheArtOfWar

Lars Larson takes aim at the Interstate Bridge project, arguing it’s underfunded, mismanaged, and unlikely to ever be built. With Oregon lawmakers pushing more than $251 million toward planning and no new leadership at ODOT, he raises serious concerns about priorities. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-interstate-bridge-project-lacks-billions-in-funding-from-both-oregon-and-washington/ #LarsLarson #ODOT #TinaKotek #BridgeFunding #I5Bridge #Opinion #TransportationPolicy #PNWPolitics #OregonLegislature #SB5505

A new hate crime hotline now serves residents of Clark, King, and Spokane counties in Washington. The pilot program allows non-emergency reporting of hate crimes and bias incidents and connects callers to support services. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-wa-hotline-to-report-hate-crimes-launches-in-three-counties/ #WashingtonState #HateCrimeHotline #ClarkCountyWA #BiasReporting #NickBrown #JavierValdez #PublicSafety #CivilRights #WAnews #WashingtonStateStandard

The Pro Motocross Championship returns to Washougal MX Park on July 19 for the 44th Washougal National — the PNW’s longest-running pro motorsports event. Riders like Levi Kitchen and Jett Lawrence will battle on one of the sport’s most scenic and challenging tracks. https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/pnw-longest-running-professional-motorsports-event-continues-with-44th-edition-of-the-washougal-national/ #WashougalNational #ProMotocross #MotocrossRacing #MilitaryAppreciation #WashougalMXPark #ClarkCountyWA #LeviKitchen #HorsepowerHill #AMAProRacing

The Hockinson Blueberry Festival is back July 19, offering a sweet mix of local blueberries, contests, vendors, and music. Hosted by the Hockinson Main Street Team and School District, it celebrates small-town charm and local farm traditions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/hockinson-blueberry-festival-returns-saturday-july-19/ #HockinsonBlueberryFestival #HockinsonWA #LocalFarms #Blueberries #CommunityEvent #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #VancouverWA #BrushPrairie #SmallTownCharm

Les Schwab Tires is opening its ninth Vancouver-area location July 23 in Brush Prairie. The full-service store adds jobs, expands tire and auto offerings, and continues the company’s 70-year tradition of service and safety. https://clarkcountytoday.com/business/new-les-schwab-tires-store-in-brush-prairie-expands-services-in-vancouver-area/ #BrushPrairie #LesSchwab #VancouverWA #AutoService #TireShop #NewStore #LocalJobs #RoadSafety #CustomWheels #OilChange

Amy Harris criticizes Vancouver city leaders for ignoring safety complaints that preceded the fire at Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine. She argues that tolerating lawlessness hurts small businesses and working families. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-bad-policy-fail-real-people/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #AmyHarris #ClarkCountyMatters #Abhiruchi #PublicSafety #Homelessness #SmallBusiness #PolicyFailure #ImmigrantVoices

Nancy Churchill critiques the CBO’s economic forecasts, challenging its treatment of the One Big Beautiful Bill. She argues its math ignores growth and revenue realities while pushing partisan narratives. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fantasy-math-why-the-cbos-numbers-dont-add-up/ #Opinion #NancyChurchill #CBO #FederalBudget #TaxCuts #DynamicScoring #Medicaid #WashingtonPolitics #DangerousRhetoric

Re-Imagined Radio presents a two-part tribute to Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, featuring adaptations of “To Have and Have Not” and “Bold Venture.” Premieres air July 21 and Aug. 18 via KXRW and KXRY. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/re-imagined-radio-pays-tribute-to-bogart-and-bacall-in-two-part-series/ #ReImaginedRadio #BogartAndBacall #ClassicRadio #WSUVancouver #SoundStorytelling #VancouverWA #KXRW #KXRY #LuxRadioTheatre

WSDOT crews will conduct final testing on three new wrong-way driving detection systems along northbound I-5 near Ridgefield, prompting temporary off-ramp closures July 9–10. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and expect delays. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-ramp-closures-on-i-5-near-ridgefield-july-9-10/ #WSDOT #Ridgefield #Interstate5 #RampClosures #Transportation #Exit9 #Exit11 #RoadWork #ClarkCounty