With the Oregon Legislature failing to pass a transportation funding bill, ODOT now faces up to 700 layoffs. Director Kris Strickler called the situation shocking, and local officials warn of ripple effects across transit, safety, and infrastructure. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-dot-director-calls-transportation-funding-bill-failure-shocking-warns-of-layoffs/ #ODOT #OregonLegislature #TransportationFunding #Layoffs #PublicTransitCuts #HouseBill2025 #PacificNorthwest #InfrastructureCrisis #KrisStrickler #ClimateSolutions

Journey Theater will stage Singin’ in the Rain this July and August at Heritage High School in Vancouver, offering a high-energy take on the classic musical with a cast of local talent. Shows run July 25 to August 2. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/journey-theater-presents-singin-in-the-rain/ #SinginInTheRain #JourneyTheater #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyEvents #CommunityTheater #MusicalTheater #YouthArts #FamilyEntertainment #LivePerformance #SummerShows

Two high school students from Ridgefield and Vancouver shared how the Boys State program challenged them to step into leadership roles and learn firsthand how government works. Sponsored by American Legion Post 44, their experience involved campaigning, debate, and teamwork. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/two-students-share-their-boys-state-experience-with-american-legion-post-44-members/ #BoysState #YouthLeadership #CivicEducation #RidgefieldWA #VancouverWA #AmericanLegion #NathanKim #RobertoValdez #StudentVoices #OratoricalContest

The Trump administration is freezing $6.8 billion in K-12 education funding, impacting programs like migrant education and English-language learning. Washington state could lose $137 million, sparking legal threats and mounting concern. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-administration-tells-states-its-freezing-6-8-billion-for-k-12-school-programs/ #EducationFunding #TrumpAdministration #WashingtonState #K12Schools #SchoolBudgetCrisis #FederalCuts #ChrisReykdal #PattyMurray #Opinion #SchoolLawsuit

Clark County has issued an early burn ban beginning July 3, citing dry conditions and fire safety concerns. All land clearing and residential burning is prohibited until further notice, though some recreational fires remain allowed. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-implements-burn-ban-beginning-july-3/ #ClarkCounty #BurnBan #FireSafety #OutdoorBurning #DonnaGoddard #RecreationalFires #WildfirePrevention #LocalAlert #News #EmergencyInfo

The U.S. Senate passed a landmark GOP tax and spending bill with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, sending the legislation to the House amid backlash over Medicaid cuts, new school voucher programs, and massive deficit projections. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-senate-narrowly-passes-gop-megabill-after-overnight-session-sending-it-to-house/ #JDVance #SenateVote #TaxBill #BudgetReconciliation #MedicaidCuts #SNAP #RuralHospitals #TruthSocial #TrumpAgenda #News

Washington Policy Center’s Todd Myers critiques Washington’s rising gas taxes and CO2 pricing, arguing that residents face some of the nation’s highest gas prices despite poor road quality. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-already-high-gas-taxes-jump-another-six-cents-per-gallon-driving-prices-up/ #GasTax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ToddMyers #CO2Tax #CCA #WashingtonState #FuelPrices #TransportationFunding #GasPrices #Opinion

Magenta Theater is bringing the laughs to downtown Vancouver this July with the farcical comedy “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” featuring mistaken identities, secret affairs, and lightning-fast improv. Opening night is July 11 and performances run through July 27. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/magenta-theater-presents-dont-dress-for-dinner/ #MagentaTheater #VancouverWA #LiveTheater #ComedyPlay #DontDressForDinner #MichaelReid #CommunityTheater #PerformingArts #Entertainment #LocalActors

Anna Miller of Camas says the DOJ’s massive 2025 crackdown on Medicaid and Medicare fraud reveals just how deeply the system is being looted — and slams Washington, D.C. officials for letting it happen. She argues federal enforcement is doing the work local oversight won’t. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-dojs-take-down-of-the-dirty-rotten-scoundrels/ #Opinion #AnnaMiller #MedicaidFraud #DOJ #healthcarefraud #CMS #MelisaByrd #DOGE #Camas #lettertotheeditor

Bill Bruch with All Things Politics outlines the Trump administration’s rollout of a national citizenship database intended to help states verify voter registration and ensure only U.S. citizens can cast ballots. He says Democrats strongly oppose the program, despite its use in pilot states. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trump-administration-rolls-out-program-to-help-verify-that-only-u-s-citizens-can-cast-ballots/ #Opinion #voterintegrity #citizenshipverification #BillBruch #electionsecurity #SAVEprogram #DHS #DOGE #noncitizenvoting