Clark County Today News

Republican senators Chris Gildon and Nikki Torres argue that Democrat budget proposals impose unjustified tax hikes while cutting key services. Their “Save Washington” alternative avoids new taxes and prioritizes public needs. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/democrats-budget-proposals-dont-justify-massive-tax-hikes-say-republican-budget-leaders/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #SaveWashington #WashingtonBudget #TaxHikes #ChrisGildon #NikkiTorres

Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center says the latest attempt to limit emergency powers in Washington state has failed. Still, Governor Ferguson’s voluntary pledge may bring more accountability. Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-leaders-fail-again-to-limit-the-abuse-of-emergency-power-in-washington-state/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #EmergencyPowers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SB5434 #PaulGuppy #GovernorFerguson

President Trump’s executive orders to increase logging on federal lands will depend on state partnerships. From wildfire prevention to timber industry revival, the future of forest management is being shaped by both collaboration and caution. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-wants-to-log-more-trees-hell-need-states-help/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #TrumpLogging #ForestManagement #GoodNeighborAuthority #WildfirePrevention #TimberIndustry

A recent report shows only 0.1% of Climate Commitment Act funds went toward air quality in fiscal year 2024, raising questions about spending priorities. Read the full report from TJ Martinell at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/roughly-1-of-cca-spending-so-far-originated-from-air-quality-account/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ClimateCommitmentAct #airqualityfunding #WashingtonDepartmentofEcology #WoodSmokeReduction #TheCenterSquare

Tyler Castle was named the 2024 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year during a volunteer cleanup at Whipple Creek. The longtime community advocate will be celebrated this spring and honored during the Harvest Days Parade. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-citizen-of-the-year-for-2024-announced-celebration-planned/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #BattleGroundCitizenOfTheYear #TylerCastle #communityservice #volunteerrecognition #WhippleCreek #HarvestDays

Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak voices support for Councilor Michelle Belkot after her removal from the C-TRAN Board, arguing she was representing the people of District 2 in opposing light rail and supporting transit alternatives. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-belkot-was-voted-in-to-represent-the-people-in-council-district-2/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #CouncilDistrict2 #publicrepresentation #HazelDell

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges a serious conversation about environmental responsibility, pointing to damage near Cold Creek caused by unregulated encampments. He highlights risks to protected land and water resources in Clark County. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-we-need-a-serious-conversation-about-balancing-compassion-and-environmental-responsibility/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ColdCreek #BurntBridgeCreek #environmentalresponsibility #Vancouver #CriticalAreas #GrowthManagementAct

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager, explains the troubling rise in aggressive driving and road rage in Washington. From vague definitions to increasing roadway shootings, this column explores the dangers and offers advice for safer roads. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-road-rage-and-aggressive-driving/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #roadRage #aggressivedriving #WashingtonStatePatrol #Vancouver #trafficviolence #defensivedriving #WiseDrive

The Washougal Arts and Music Festival is accepting artist applications for its August Ninth event in downtown Washougal. Open to all mediums and levels of experience, this juried show invites Pacific Northwest artists to showcase their work. Performances by regional songwriters will also be featured. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/call-for-artists-for-the-washougal-arts-and-music-festival-on-aug-9/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Washougal #WashougalArtsFestival #PacificNorthwestArtists #CallForArtists #CommunityNews

Clark County’s Climate Project Advisory Group is preparing for its final meeting to present key recommendations on climate planning. Learn how this group has shaped local policy under new state legislation and how the Washington Climate Commitment Act is supporting these efforts. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-climate-project-community-advisory-group-to-hold-final-meeting-on-wednesday/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #climatechangeplanning #environmentalpolicy #WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #publicengagement #communityplanning #sustainability