Clark County Today News

The Washington House passed a $77.8B budget, triggering negotiations with the Senate and Gov. Ferguson over new taxes, education cuts, and law enforcement funding. Read the full breakdown at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-house-passes-budget-clearing-way-for-talks-with-senate/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonBudget #BobFerguson #propertytax

Eastbound SR 14 drivers near Camas should plan for delays April 2 as WSDOT crews close a lane and the NE 192nd Avenue on-ramp for guardrail repairs. Full details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-eastbound-sr-14-for-safety-repairs-april-2/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #SR14 #WSDOT #CamasTraffic #roadclosures

Clark County is seeing a spike in freeway litter, with WSDOT pointing to unsecured loads and improper trash disposal as major causes. Paul Valencia shares what drivers can do to help. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/securing-loads-would-go-a-long-way-to-preventing-litter-along-freeways-highways/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WSDOT #litterprevention #secureyourload #AdoptAHighway #roadsidecleanup

Senate Bill 5978 could significantly raise property taxes in Washington, and tens of thousands of residents have voiced their opposition. Read more about the proposal and public reaction at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/43153-people-sign-in-to-oppose-property-tax-increase-heard-monday-in-senate-budget-committee/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #SB5978 #propertytaxincrease #WashingtonSenate #JohnBraun

Battle Ground Public Schools will host public meetings about Proposition 9, an education and operations levy on the April 22 ballot. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-host-presentations-on-proposition-9/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #BattleGroundProposition9 #schoollevy #educationfunding #BattleGroundPublicSchools #ClarkCountyElections

Camas resident Jeff Englund urges voters to consider the long-term tax impacts of the proposed Regional Fire Authority and explains why he’s voting no. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-should-we-vote-for-the-rfa/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #RegionalFireAuthorityVote #RFAapril22 #CamasRFA #taxburden #RFAconcerns

Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomed Ridgefield’s Union Ridge Elementary “Tater Tots” to the Washington State Capitol for an educational day exploring lawmaking and civic engagement. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/rep-peter-abbarno-welcomes-union-ridge-elementary-school-tater-tots-to-the-state-capitol/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #RepPeterAbbarno #UnionRidgeElementary #CapitolTour #studentciviceducation #TaterTotsRidgefield #WashingtonStateCapitol

Vancouver celebrates its 36th year as a Tree City USA with Arbor Month events, tree plantings, and educational exhibits across the city. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-celebrates-arbor-month-and-36th-year-as-a-tree-city-usa/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #ArborMonthVancouver #TreeCityUSA2024 #urbanforestryprogram #treeplantingVancouver #treecanopymanagement

Clark County Public Works will host an open house April 10 to share details on the Northeast Delfel Road realignment project, which includes a new roundabout, noise mitigation measures, drainage upgrades, and more. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-hosting-april-10-open-house-about-the-northeast-delfel-road-realignment-project/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #roundaboutconstruction #intersectionimprovements #roadprojects #RidgefieldWA #transportation

Clark County's free composting and sustainability workshops are back, offering tools and tips for greener living, food waste prevention, and smarter recycling. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-offers-free-workshops-promoting-composting-and-sustainable-living/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #composting #sustainability #greenliving #recycling #VancouverWA #wasteprevention