Vancouver Public Schools opened a 7,300-square-foot technical trades center at Hudson’s Bay High School, funded entirely by private donations to support student career training. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vps-celebrates-opening-of-endeavour-technical-trades-center/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #VancouverPublicSchools #tradeseducation #careertraining #constructionindustry #HudsonsBay #workforcedevelopment #PaulValencia #EndeavourFund

Washington gun buyers will need to obtain a state permit starting in 2027 under a newly signed law that adds training, fees, and background checks. Lawmakers are divided on the measure. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtonians-will-need-state-permit-to-buy-guns-under-new-law/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonState #gunlaw #BobFerguson #firearms #gunviolence #LizBerry #SecondAmendment #firearmregulation

Washougal played a pivotal role in Washington’s early history. This story highlights state firsts and invites you to Parkersville Day on June 7. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-history-firsts-that-happened-in-washougal/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Washougal #ParkersvilleDay #WashingtonHistory #GeorgeWashingtonBush #DavidCParker #Chinook #OregonTrail

Let’s Go Washington responds to Governor Ferguson’s signing of HB 1296, calling it a direct assault on parental rights. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-governor-ferguson-agrees-parents-have-no-rights/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #HB1296 #GovernorFerguson #parentalrights #LetsGoWashington #ChrisReykdal #JamiePedersen #Washingtonstate #educationpolicy

Washington State Rep. John Ley is sounding the alarm over TriMet’s high-priced light rail vehicle demands for the IBR project, urging a full review and better alternatives. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/trimet-seeks-190m-290m-for-interstate-bridge-light-rail-vehicles-charging-taxpayers-up-to-15m-per-vehicle-triple-the-4-5m-cost/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #JohnLey #TriMet #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #MAXLightRail #publictransit #taxpayerfunding #transportation

Nancy Churchill highlights how communities trade away liberty for government dollars — and what it’s costing us. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-liberty-worth/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #NancyChurchill #JobCorps #financialdependency #freedom #Washingtonstate #CBDC #governmentgrants

The Clark County Republican Party is calling on local residents to speak out against a proposed fireworks ban at the County Council meeting this Wednesday. Learn how to attend or comment online. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccrp-issues-call-to-action-to-oppose-proposed-fireworks-ban/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #fireworksban #ClarkCountyRepublicanParty #ClarkCountyCouncil #VancouverWA #Washingtonstate #FourthofJuly #publicmeeting #communityaction

A high-stakes GOP budget plan barely advanced in the U.S. House after key conservatives shifted positions. What’s in the bill — and what could be next? https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/conservatives-on-u-s-house-budget-committee-switch-votes-advance-gop-package/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #USHouse #TrumpTaxLaw #BudgetCommittee #Medicaid #nationaldebt #FreedomCaucus #ChipRoy #MarkGreen

Do prescription price caps help or harm patients? Todd Myers explains why importing such policies could put future medical breakthroughs at risk. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-prescription-price-controls-and-rationing-would-undermine-the-innovation-that-has-saved-so-many/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #prescriptionmeds #healthcareinnovation #Trump #FDA #medicalresearch #pricecontrols

Ridgefield’s Big Paddle returns June 7 with kayaking, hiking, music, games, food, and activities from morning to night. Details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-annual-big-paddle-waterfront-festival-returns-on-saturday-june-7/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #BigPaddle #RidgefieldWA #kayaking #outdoorfun #NationalTrailsDay #communityevents #RidgefieldWaterfront #familyfestival