Clark County Today News

A public memorial is scheduled for April 11 to celebrate the life and legacy of former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard. From 1996 to 2010, Pollard helped lead the city through a period of growth and revitalization. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/public-memorial-for-former-vancouver-mayor-royce-pollard/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #RoycePollard #VancouverMayor #publicmemorial #civicleadership #citydevelopment

In her letter to the editor, Camas resident Anna Miller denounces a recent comment by Rep. Jasmine Crockett as racist and outdated. She challenges the use of race-based political language and highlights the Republican Party’s historical contributions to civil rights legislation. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-more-you-know/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #racisminpolitics #civilrightshistory #annamiller #republicanlegacy #repjasminecrockett

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi highlights a troubling pattern of speeding by city-owned vehicles in his letter to the editor. Based on GPS data obtained through a FOIA request, Bracchi outlines how this issue impacts public safety, fiscal responsibility, and the environment. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-city-vehicles-speeding-on-the-highways/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #cityvehiclespeeding #Vancouver #taxpayeraccountability #publicsafety #environment

Senate Republicans warn that Senate Bill 5798 could lead to major property tax hikes by removing Washington’s 1% cap. They say it could increase costs for homeowners and renters alike. Read the full report at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/senate-republicans-wa-property-taxes-will-skyrocket-under-bill-to-remove-annual-cap/ on clarkcountytoday.com #Latest #SenateBill5798 #Washingtonpropertytaxcap #SB5798opposition #WApropertytaxincrease #1percentpropertytaxcap #JohnBraunpropertytax #housingaffordabilityWA #propertytaxlegislationWA #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver

WSDOT and Clark Public Utilities will fully close I-5 between Exits 9 and 11 on April 13 from 1 to 5 a.m. to relocate power lines. The overnight closure includes both directions of traffic and nearby ramps. Read the full travel alert at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/overnight-full-closure-of-i-5-in-north-clark-county-for-utility-work-april-13/ on clarkcountytoday.com #Latest #I5fullclosure #ClarkCountyroadclosures #northboundI5closure #southboundI5closure #utilityworkI5 #WSDOTclosure #ClarkPublicUtilities #I5detours #179thStreetinterchange #SR502ramps #Vancouvertravelalert #roadworkadvisory #Washingtonstatetrafficupdate #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #Ridgefield #BattleGround

The city of Vancouver has dedicated “Revealed,” a new public sculpture honoring the Hidden Brick Company and inviting ongoing community reflection on justice, history, and heritage. Hear from local leaders and explore how this dynamic piece connects to the city’s past and future. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-dedicates-new-sculpture-revealed-honoring-local-history/ on clarkcountytoday.com #Latest #Revealedsculpture #HiddenBrickCompanylegacy #Vancouverpublicart #RandyWalkerartist #ClarkCountyHistoricalMuseum #Vancouverhistory #NAACPVancouver #publicartdedication #culturalheritage #evolvingcommunitystories #justiceinart #Vancouversculptureinstallation #communityreflectionart #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver

Kaiser Permanente employees celebrated National Volunteer Month by cleaning up litter in Vancouver neighborhoods in partnership with SOLVE. More than 50 staff took part in this community beautification effort aimed at promoting health and well-being. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/volunteers-cleaned-up-vancouver-for-national-volunteer-month/ on clarkcountytoday.com #Latest #NationalVolunteerMonth #KaiserPermanentecleanup #Vancouvervolunteerevent #SOLVEpartnership #communitybeautification #CascadeParkMedicalOffice #Vancouvercleanup2025 #employeeservice #volunteermonthactivities #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver

Discover the talented student artists recognized at the 2025 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show, hosted by ESD 112. This story highlights top Regional Award winners, state-level OSPI competitors, and student scholarship recipients from across Clark County and Southwest Washington. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/2025-southwest-washington-regional-high-school-art-show-winners-announced/ on clarkcountytoday.com #Latest #studentartshow #2025artshow #SouthwestWashingtonRegionalHighSchoolArtShow #ESD112artawards #OSPIartshow #highschoolartists #Washingtonstudentartists #youthartcompetition #regionalartawards #artscholarships #CamasHighSchoolart #RidgefieldHighSchoolart #HockinsonHighSchoolart #FortVancouverHighSchoolart #KelsoHighSchoolart #LongviewSchoolDistrictart #EvergreenHighSchoolart #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #Camas #Hockinson #Ridgefield

Rep. John Ley shares his concerns about proposed tax hikes, tolling, and transportation funding in Olympia, highlighting issues such as property tax caps, bridge tolls, and TriMet’s expansion. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-stage-is-set-for-a-battle-royale/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #JohnLey #WashingtonTaxes #PropertyTax #InterstateBridge #LightRailFunding #OlympiaPolitics #statebudget

Clark County Republican Women awarded $3,105 to Healing Steps in Brush Prairie, honoring the organization with their 2024 Impact Award for its innovative equine-assisted therapy services. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-republican-women-present-check-to-their-2024-impact-award-recipient/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #HealingSteps #ImpactAward #CCRW #equinetherapy #BrushPrairie #communitysupport #autismtherapy #hippotherapy