After 26 years of service, Fire Chief Kristan Maurer has stepped down from her role at Clark County Fire District 6. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable career in local public safety. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/after-26-years-chief-kristan-maurer-resigns-from-district-6/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #FireDistrict6 #Vancouver #publicsafety

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has named Michael Skehan as its new Chief Operating Officer, starting May 19. With over two decades of healthcare leadership, Skehan brings a focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/peacehealth-southwest-welcomes-new-chief-operating-officer/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #PeaceHealth #healthcareleadership #Vancouver

Fort Vancouver’s new BARK Ranger tour is the perfect outing for dog lovers and history buffs. Learn how the park is honoring its four-legged legacy with a pet-friendly, self-guided adventure. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-self-guided-bark-ranger-tour-introduces-pet-owners-to-history/#BARKRanger #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #FortVancouver #dogfriendly

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance comments on the recent “Biden Rehabilitation Tour,” reflecting on the former president’s decline and raising questions about media transparency and accountability. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-feel-bad-for-the-former-president-i-really-do/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #KenVance #JoeBiden #presidentialpolitics #BidenRehabTour #mediaaccountability

Overnight lane closures on I-5 near Ridgefield begin May 12 as crews install a new art screen on the Pioneer Street overpass. Plan ahead and stay alert if you're traveling through the area at night. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-overnight-lane-closures-on-i-5-near-ridgefield-may-12-23/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Ridgefield #I5closures #roadwork #WSDOT #nightwork #PioneerStreet

Michelle Belkot’s lawsuit over her removal from the C-TRAN board has been moved to federal court, while Rob Anderson’s related case could change venues too. Both suits are on hold, with potential implications for future board decisions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawsuits-associated-with-michelle-belkots-removal-from-c-tran-board-in-holding-patterns/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #RobAnderson #lightrail #publicmeetings #lawsuit #Vancouver #ClarkCountyPolitics

Clark County Animal Protection and Control, with help from the Sheriff’s Office, has rescued dozens of animals and charged a man with 45 counts of animal cruelty. The case continues with a court appearance set for May 21. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/animal-protection-and-control-seizes-multiple-animals-in-animal-cruelty-case/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #animalcruelty #animalrescue #ClarkCountySheriff #animalwelfare #Vancouver

In his opinion column, Mark Harmsworth critiques the newly signed rent control law in Washington, arguing that it will shrink rental availability and drive up costs. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-control-was-signed-into-law-last-week-heres-why-it-was-exactly-the-wrong-thing-to-do/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #rentcontrol #housingpolicy #MarkHarmsworth #Vancouver #Washingtonstate

The IBR Program is holding an online open house and comment period through June 8 to gather input on how it will protect historic and cultural places affected by the bridge project. Learn how the public can participate. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/share-your-thoughts-ibr-program-holding-online-open-house-and-public-comment-period/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #IBRprogram #historicpreservation #publiccomment #Section106 #Vancouver #transportation

In his letter, Brad Benton expresses a strong commitment to public service and outlines his vision for local government as a Charter Review Commissioner. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-have-dedicated-my-life-to-public-service-and-look-to-continue-my-service-as-a-charter-review-commissioner/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #BradBenton #publicservice #civicengagement #Vancouver #CharterReview