Clark County Today News

Could “Trades Tuesday” become the next big thing in schools? A new campaign in Southwest Washington is encouraging teachers to wear gear that promotes careers in the trades. It’s all about sparking conversations and preparing the next generation of skilled workers. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/trades-tuesday-is-here-hoping-to-become-a-trend-in-area-schools/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #TradesTuesday #SkilledTrades #CareersInConstruction #HighSchoolJobs #ConstructionCareers

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center calls for a shift from top-down policymaking to local trial-and-error innovation backed by accountability. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-the-2025-legislature-tells-us-about-why-washingtons-government-keeps-failing/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAlegislature #trialanderror #publicpolicy #EVtax #Portland #Seattle #Vancouver

Vancouver’s 2025 pavement season will resurface streets and upgrade ADA curb ramps in 20 neighborhoods. Expect traffic alerts and major improvements citywide. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/busy-pavement-season-ahead-on-vancouver-streets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #paving #roadwork #ADAcompliance #transportation #summerprojects

Battle Ground’s 66th annual student art show is back with online voting for the People’s Choice Award open through May 12 and winners announced May 27. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/popular-peoples-choice-award-returns-for-66th-annual-battle-ground-public-schools-district-art-show/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #studentart #BattleGround #visualarts #artshow #youthevents #schooldistrict #arteducation

Now on display at Vancouver’s Rebecca Anstine Gallery: work from artists Jason Litts and Allan Oliver, blending surrealism and spiritual abstraction. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/work-by-two-local-artists-on-display-at-the-rebecca-anstine-gallery/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #artgallery #Vancouver #publicart #JasonLitts #AllanOliver #fineart #surrealism #liquidacrylic

Vancouver businesswoman Pooneh Gray is running for City Council, promising solutions on homelessness, public safety, and justice. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/pooneh-gray-files-for-vancouver-city-council/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #citycouncil #homelessness #publicsafety #behavioralhealth #womeninpolitics

A Wenatchee family’s push to protect girls’ sports gains federal backing as the U.S. investigates Washington’s gender inclusion policies.https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-family-at-center-of-fight-over-trans-athletes-heartened-by-federal-ospi-probe/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TitleIX #transathletes #FERPA #womenssports #WashingtonState #studentathletes #OSPI #parentalrights

Clark County has broken ground on Curtin Creek Community Park in Brush Prairie, with an opening expected in spring 2026 and plans including trails, sports courts, and a playground.https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-partners-break-ground-on-construction-of-curtin-creek-community-park/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #CurtinCreekPark #communitydevelopment #WashingtonState #parksandrec #BrushPrairie #publicprojects #outdoorrecreation #familyfriendly

Battle Ground Police honored Detective Ethan Poki as 2024 Officer of the Year and recognized several staff for life-saving and commendable service.https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-police-celebrate-excellence-in-service-at-awards-ceremony/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #BattleGroundPolice #OfficerOfTheYear #publicsafety #WashingtonState #lawenforcement #communityservice #policeawards #policerecognition

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls for new leadership in the city’s next mayoral election, urging broader experience and inclusive vision. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-needs-broader-leadership-than-just-a-teachers-lens/ #VancouverMayor #DEIleadership #PeterBracchi #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #civicleadership #inclusivegovernance #election2025 #VancouverWA