Clark County Today News

Camas resident Gary Perman voices concerns over RFA Proposition 1, urging a no vote due to increased taxes, new debt, and lack of service changes. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-rfa-proposition-1-will-mean-more-taxes-more-debt-same-leadership/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Camas #Washougal #RFAProposition1 #taxincrease #publicsafety #fiscalresponsibility #governmentspending #emergencyservices

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot has filed a civil rights lawsuit after being removed from the C-TRAN Board of Directors, claiming retaliation over a vote that could impact local taxpayers. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/belkot-files-suit-against-clark-county-alleging-civil-rights-violations-breaches-to-open-meeting-laws/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #civilrightslawsuit #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #ClarkCountyCouncil #OpenMeetingsAct #WashingtonState

Camas resident Gary Perman thanks Representative John Ley for standing against rising taxes and highlighting financial issues affecting Southwest Washington residents. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-thank-you-rep-ley-for-standing-up-and-working-to-protect-the-hardworking-residents-of-southwest-washington/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #taxburden #SouthwestWashington #JohnLey #publicpolicy #Camas

Audrey Michelle Atchley with Fossil Free WSU urges the WSU Foundation to divest from fossil fuels, calling the investments harmful and inconsistent with the university’s sustainability goals. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-fossil-fuel-investments-contribute-to-climate-change-harming-human-health-compromising-agriculture/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #fossilfueldivestment #FossilFreeWSU #climateaction #sustainability #WashingtonStateUniversity #studentadvocacy #endowmentinvestments

Claire Murray has been selected as the next principal of Prune Hill Elementary in Camas, beginning in the 2025–26 school year. She will take over for Julie Swan, who is retiring after years of dedicated service. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-school-district-names-claire-murray-as-next-principal-of-prune-hill-elementary/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Camas #educationleadership #PruneHillElementary #ClaireMurray #schools

Clark County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested two Vancouver residents in the October 2024 homicide of Patricia Jimerfield in the Lakeshore area. The suspects, including the victim’s grandson, also face allegations of theft and fraud. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-in-october-homicide-investigation-in-lakeshore-area/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #CCSO #homicideinvestigation #Vancouver #MajorCrimes #elderfraud #Lakeshore

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on NE Highway 99 that claimed the life of Kimberly Butler of Vancouver. The driver of the second vehicle, Diego Quintana of Portland, faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and DUI. Authorities are asking for help identifying two passengers who fled the scene. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-traffic-unit-investigating-fatal-collision-on-ne-highway-99/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #trafficinvestigation #vehicularhomicide #NEHighway99 #Vancouver #fatalcollision

Washington lawmakers are moving forward with separate bills on parental and student rights after changes to House Bill 1296. Learn what’s changing and what it means for education policy in Washington. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/democrats-in-wa-legislature-shift-approach-to-parental-and-students-rights-bills/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #HouseBill1296 #SenateBill5181 #initiative2081 #waleg #parentalrights #studentrights #washingtonlegislature #educationpolicy

The Washington Policy Center warns that Senate Bill 5798 would open the door to higher property taxes across Washington by removing key limits on increases. Read the full opinion column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-bill-5798-is-a-massive-tax-increase-on-the-homeowners-of-washington/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #propertytax #washingtonlegislature #sb5798 #taxpolicy #washingtonstate #homeowners #washingtonpolicycenter #initiative747

A man was found dead after a fire tore through an RV trailer in Mount Vista. Firefighters from Clark County Fire District 6 kept the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-district-6-responds-to-fatal-fire-in-mount-vista/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #firemarshal #clarkcountyfire #mountvista #fatalfire #vancouverwa #rvfire #firstresponders #emergencynews