Nancy Churchill says Washington’s real immigration crisis is in the fields, not at the border. With crops ripening and labor in short supply, she calls for both enforcement and reform to protect American farms. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-real-immigration-emergency-crops-dont-wait/ #Opinion #agriculture #farmworkers #immigrationpolicy #NancyChurchill #H2A #FWMA #OBBB #WashingtonFarms #foodsecurity

Vancouver Fire responded to a large fire Sunday night at Columbia Vista Corporation's mill, using water tenders, Fire Boat Discovery, and heavy equipment to fight the flames and prevent runoff into the Columbia River. All employees were safe, and the cause is under investigation. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-blaze-at-mill/ #VancouverWA #firefighters #ColumbiaRiver #millfire #FireBoatDiscovery #VancouverFireDepartment #EvergreenHighway #ClarkCounty #publicsafety

The long-awaited pedestrian and bike bridge over SR 500 in Vancouver is now open, offering a safe and ADA-accessible route between NE Stapleton Road and NE 54th Avenue. The WSDOT project restores a vital connection for walkers, cyclists, and transit users after years of detours. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-crossing-opens-over-sr-500-in-vancouver/ #SR500 #VancouverWA #transportation #WSDOT #bikepath #ADAaccess #CTRAN #pedestrianbridge #infrastructure #PaulValencia

Washington adults are more likely than Idahoans to oppose teacher-led prayer in public schools, especially prayers that mention Jesus, according to new Pew Research Center findings. The analysis also explores shifting support when prayers refer to “God” more generically. Originally published by FāVS News and Washington State Standard. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/analysis-reveals-divided-views-on-teacher-led-prayer-in-public-schools-in-washington-vs-idaho/ #WashingtonNews #publicschools #prayerinschools #PewResearch #religioussurvey #Idaho #teacherledprayer #schoolpolicy #Christianprayer #FāVS

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi accuses city leadership of neglecting its own laws and permitting standards by tolerating — and facilitating — an unsanctioned homeless encampment near downtown for eight years. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-eight-years-of-mayors-failure-on-vancouvers-streets/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #homelessness #cityaccountability #publicsafety #ADAviolations #AnneMcEnernyOgle #PeterBracchi #encampments

A wide slate of new Washington laws takes effect July 1, covering everything from a 6-cent gas tax hike and hunting license increases to workplace protections for immigrants and stricter gun dealer rules. The full list includes criminal justice reforms, tribal law enforcement recognition, and new measures to support trafficking survivors. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/these-new-washington-laws-take-effect-tuesday/ #WashingtonLaws #gasprices #gunregulations #immigrationrights #huntinglicenses #equalpay #triballaw #sextrafficking #SB5583 #SB6006

C-TRAN is set to break ground July 9 on The Vine’s third rapid transit line, which will run along Highway 99 between Salmon Creek and the Vancouver Waterfront. Officials and community leaders will speak at the WSU Vancouver campus, marking a major milestone for regional transit. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/ #CTRAN #Highway99 #busrapidtransit #ClarkCounty #TheVine #publictransportation #SalmonCreek #VancouverWA #WSUVancouver #Route71

Families gathered for the first meeting of a new Parent Grief Support Group in Clark County, created to provide healing and community for those navigating the pain of losing a child. Organized by NWCAVE and led by co-chairs who have lived the experience, the group continues with a July 27 session in Battle Ground. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/parent-grief-support-group-offers-hope-and-community/ #griefsupport #ClarkCounty #NWCAVE #JaneOh #childloss #BattleGroundWA #traumasupport #ParentSupport #communityhealing #MindiThomas

CRESA will undergo an on-site accreditation review starting July 7 to maintain its status with CALEA, the national authority for public safety communications standards. Residents are invited to comment as part of the evaluation process. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/calea-accreditation-assessor-invites-public-comment/ #CRESA #publicsafety #CALEA #ClarkCounty #emergencyservices #accreditation #lawenforcement #telecommunications #JulieRighterDove

Fireworks sales officially launched June 28 in unincorporated Clark County, with each nearby city setting its own rules and timelines. Learn what’s allowed where—and when—as the region gears up for Independence Day. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fireworks-sales-launch-in-southwest-washington/ #fireworks #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #FourthOfJuly #communitynews #fireworksban #LaCenter #CamasWA #Washougal #BattleGroundWA