Clark County Today News

Rep. John Ley says the public should prepare for massive cost increases and unaffordable tolls in the Interstate Bridge replacement plan. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-representative-expect-sticker-shock-when-interstate-bridge-project-officials-reveal-price-tolling-plans/ #InterstateBridge #transportationfunding #JohnLey #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #tolling #thirdbridge #lightrail #BattleGroundWA

Grade 13 brought 70 trade-skilled seniors face-to-face with 50+ companies hiring in Clark County’s construction industry. https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/grade-13-introduces-young-skilled-talent-to-the-local-construction-industry/ #Grade13 #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #HudsonsBayHigh #youthjobs #CareersInConstruction #technicaleducation

Republican legislators in Battle Ground spoke out against tax hikes and called for more support for working-class residents and school accountability. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/town-hall-republicans-say-they-are-the-ones-fighting-for-the-working-class/ #RepublicanTownHall #taxrelief #educationaccountability #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #BattleGroundWA #legislativeupdate #workingclassvoices #taxpolicy

Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning homicide following a deadly shooting on SE French Rd. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigating-homicide/ #VancouverPolice #homicideinvestigation #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #localnews #crimeupdate #policeinvestigation #VancouverWA #publicsafety #breakingstory

Kaleb Mormance of Vancouver has been arrested on 17 felony charges following a national investigation into child sex abuse content. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-arrest-child-sex-abuser/ #VancouverPolice #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #childexploitation #FBI #WashingtonState #digitalcrime #lawenforcement #VPD #childsafety

Rep. John Ley recaps the 2025 legislative session, celebrating funding victories and warning about historic tax hikes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-session-was-full-of-ups-and-downs-and-many-learning-experiences/ #JohnLey #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #legislativeupdate #taxes #BattleGround #Vancouver #statebudget #WApolitics #representativeupdate #politicalnews

Washington school districts are challenging OSPI gender identity policies in a growing Title IX dispute that could impact state and federal authority. Full report at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/title-ix-fight-escalates-as-wa-districts-push-back-on-gender-identity-policies/ #TitleIX #OSPI #parentalrights #schoolpolicy #genderidentity #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA

White House officials held a press briefing May 1 to discuss the administration’s “Restoring Common Sense” initiative as President Trump’s first 100 days are reviewed. Watch at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-white-house-holds-briefing-on-restoring-common-sense/ #WhiteHouse #Trump100Days #RestoringCommonSense #KarolineLeavitt #StephenMiller #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA

Elizabeth New outlines the 2025 Legislature’s most impactful bills — from WA Cares changes to strike pay and new parental rights debates. Full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-legislature-2025-thats-a-wrap/ #2025session #ElizabethNew #WAPolicy #strikebenefits #WACares #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonLegislature

John Jay enters the race for Clark County Charter Review Commission, calling for government transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. Full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/john-jay-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-charter-review-commission/ #ClarkCountyCharter #JohnJay #governmentefficiency #localleadership #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA