Clark County Today News

WSU Vancouver will honor 759 graduates during its May 3 commencement ceremony in Ridgefield. The event will celebrate degrees in fields ranging from education and engineering to psychology and public affairs. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-vancouver-will-honor-759-graduates-on-may-3/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WSUVancouver #Graduation2025 #Commencement #HigherEducation

The Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative is hosting its first fine arts show May 24–25 in Ridgefield, featuring a talented lineup of North Clark County artists. With paintings, textiles, sculpture, and live music, the event aims to connect community and creativity in a historic farmhouse setting. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/plas-newydd-farm-arts-initiative-creating-space-for-fine-arts-show-featuring-north-clark-county-artists/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #RidgefieldArt #PNFarmArtsInitiative #NorthClarkCountyArtists #FineArtsShow

Vancouver Fire crews contained a fire at a home under construction Thursday evening on SE Evergreen Highway. No injuries were reported. The fire marshal is investigating the cause, and fire officials are reminding the public to check smoke alarms regularly. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-department-responds-to-house-fire-3/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverFireDepartment #HouseFire #SmokeAlarmSafety

Nancy Churchill says Olympia lawmakers are defying Washington voters by rewriting the Parents’ Bill of Rights and silencing opposition. From La Center’s legal fight to a growing Title IX challenge, she describes how families are pushing back. Read the full opinion at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-war-on-parental-rights/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ParentsBillOfRights #NancyChurchill #SB5181 #ChrisReykdal #WashingtonEducation #ParentalRights

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center shares how Earth Day should celebrate innovation, private initiative, and voluntary cooperation in protecting the environment. From eradicating the murder hornet in Washington to habitat restoration in Spain, he explains how free-market environmentalism is proving more effective than bureaucratic mandates. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-earth-day-lesson-last-years-biggest-environmental-victories-came-from-free-markets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #EarthDay #ToddMyers #freeMarketEnvironmentalism #WashingtonPolicyCenter #environment

Rep. Kevin Waters has two bipartisan bills headed into law—one to help breweries subcontract kitchens and another to give OSPI more flexibility on the timber board. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-bipartisan-bills-from-rep-kevin-waters-signed-into-law-including-one-to-help-breweries-operate-their-kitchen-space/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonbreweries #HB1602 #HB1609 #KevinWaters #Vancouver

Clark County is preparing to update its Comprehensive Plan with a new chapter on climate change. With work sessions scheduled by both the County Council and the Planning Commission, the county is looking at long-term strategies to cut emissions, boost resilience, and support vulnerable communities. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-planning-commission-to-hold-work-sessions-on-climate-change-planning-project/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #climateplanning #ComprehensivePlan #WashingtonState #greenhousegas #publicmeetings #climatepolicy

Vancouver is one of just 52 communities nationwide selected for the Million Coaches Challenge, aimed at transforming youth sports through quality training for volunteer coaches. Learn how this national initiative will impact local kids at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/vancouver-selected-for-national-million-coaches-challenge/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #youthsports #coachtraining #MillionCoachesChallenge #VancouverWA

Lawmakers in Olympia are advancing a new transportation package that would raise Washington’s gas tax for the first time in nearly a decade. Get the full breakdown of what’s in the bill and what’s been dropped at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/6-cent-gas-tax-hike-central-to-new-transportation-deal-in-wa-legislature/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #transportation #gastax #WAlegislature #SenateBill5801

The Building Industry Association of Clark County recently honored top contributors in construction and development during its 2025 Membership Awards Dinner. Catch the highlights and see who stood out at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/bia-of-clark-county-announces-its-award-winners/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #BIACC #homebuilding #constructionawards #realestatedevelopment