Clark County Today News

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation will build a 50-bed rehab hospital in Vancouver after receiving state approval. Learn how this new facility aims to expand access to inpatient rehabilitation care. Full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/peacehealth-lifepoint-rehabilitation-receive-state-approval-for-construction-of-new-rehabilitation-hospital-in-vancouver/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #PeaceHealth #LifepointRehabilitation #VancouverWA #HealthcareNews #RehabCare

Ridgefield celebrates 10 years of First Saturdays on May 3 with a vibrant Spring Festival featuring music, markets, games, art, and more. Get the full lineup of events across downtown Ridgefield and plan your visit at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/celebrate-ridgefield-first-saturdays-on-saturday-may-3/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Ridgefield #SpringFestival #FirstSaturdays #RidgefieldEvents #ClarkCountyWAevents

Expect daytime delays on northbound I-5 near Woodland as WSDOT crews close one lane for guardrail repairs on April 18. Learn what to expect and how to stay informed with travel updates. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/travel-advisory-expect-daytime-delays-on-northbound-i-5-near-woodland-for-guardrail-repairs-april-18/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #I5 #Woodland #WSDOT #WashingtonState #TransportationUpdate

The latest poll from Clark County Today explores one of the most debated issues in public education: Should schools notify parents if a student questions their gender identity? The topic comes as La Center School District faces a state order and a new federal investigation into its policy. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-schools-notify-parents-about-a-students-gender-identity/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #LaCenterSchoolDistrict #genderidentity #studentprivacy #parentalrights #TitleIX #schoolpolicy

After leading the Camas girls basketball team to a state title, coach Scott Thompson is now stepping into a new role as head coach of the boys program — a decision rooted in both passion for coaching and commitment to family. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-champion-coach-scott-thompson-to-take-over-camas-boys-basketball-program/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Camas #highschoolbasketball #ScottThompson #youthsports #coachinglife #basketballcoach

A Vancouver police officer's talk at Heritage High School helped students grasp the serious risks of distracted driving and how they can take steps to help stop it. The message came as part of Washington’s Target Zero campaign. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/target-zero-discussion-on-distracted-driving-makes-impact-on-heritage-high-school-students/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TargetZero #distracteddriving #teenroadsafety #HeritageHighSchool #VDP #EDUI #studentleaders #TrafficSafety #DriveSafe

The inaugural Clark County Battle of the Bands invites high school musicians to perform and compete for over $2,500 in prizes on May 31 in Vancouver. Students from Camas and Seton Catholic are among those already signed up, and organizers are still looking for more bands. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/young-musicians-needed-for-inaugural-clark-county-battle-of-the-bands/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #BattleOfTheBands #youthmusic #highschoolbands #VancouverWA #musiccompetition #CamasWA #SetonCatholic #SchoolOfRock #studentmusicians

A free Emergency and Safety Fair is scheduled for April 19 in Battle Ground. The event will offer presentations and exhibits on disaster preparedness, crime prevention, volcano awareness, and more. Visitors can connect with experts and explore safety tools from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manor Grange. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/emergency-and-safety-fair-to-be-held-saturday-april-19-in-battle-ground/ on clarkcountytoday.com #BattleGroundWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #emergencypreparedness #safetyfair #disasterpreparedness #USGS #volcanoawareness #communitysafety

Washington’s 2025-2026 salmon fishing seasons aim to balance conservation with opportunity. Strong pink salmon returns in Puget Sound and stable Chinook forecasts for the Columbia River headline the plan. Learn about key opening dates, daily limits, and region-specific restrictions. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/washington-salmon-fishing-seasons-tentatively-set-for-2025-2026/ on clarkcountytoday.com #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #salmonfishing #WDFW #PugetSound #ColumbiaRiver #Chinook #coho #sockeye #BakerLake #LakeWenatchee #FraserRiver #fishingseason

WDFW has released the latest hunting regulations and opened up the application window for special hunt permits in 2025. New rules include expanded testing and restrictions to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. Learn more about the updates and how to apply for a permit at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/latest-washington-big-game-hunting-regulations-and-special-hunt-applications-now-available/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WDFW #BigGameHunting #SpecialHuntPermit #HuntingSeason #WashingtonHunting #OutdoorNews #WildlifeRegulations #CWD