Clark County Today News

A fatal traffic accident in Battle Ground is under investigation after an adult female victim succumbed to injuries. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fatal-traffic-accident-under-investigation-in-battle-ground/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #trafficaccident #publicsafety #BattleGround

Anna and Chuck Miller share their thoughts on Medicaid funding concerns, political fear tactics, and the importance of honest discussions in government policy. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-cruelty-comes-in-many-forms/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Medicaid #governmentpolicy #publicservices

Washington state’s latest budget outlook shows an $845 million decline in projected revenue through 2029. Lawmakers are now debating the best approach to balance the budget while maintaining essential services. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/was-latest-budget-outlook-shows-845m-decline-in-projected-revenue-through-2029/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonBudget #statefinances #economicforecast

Woodland High School AP Government students took civic engagement to the next level by organizing a successful Power Hour event, where local leaders discussed zoning laws and community concerns. Their efforts earned them recognition from the Sons of the American Revolution. Learn more about their journey at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/woodland-ap-government-students-describe-their-recent-successful-power-hour-event/ on clarkcountytoday.com. #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #civics #WoodlandHighSchool #studentleadership #PowerHour

Woodland High School teacher Shari Conditt has been recognized for her innovative history and civics education, earning top honors from the Sons of the American Revolution. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/sons-of-american-revolution-salute-woodland-teacher-shari-conditt/ #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #HistoryEducation #TeachingExcellence

Let’s Go Washington is doubling down on parental rights, filing a second initiative to repeal HB 1296 after already challenging SB 5181. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/lets-go-washington-files-second-initiative-to-uphold-parental-rights/ #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #ParentalRights #EducationPolicy

Sen. Chris Gildon is calling for fiscal restraint following a revenue forecast showing an $845 million decline. Lawmakers are finalizing the 2025-27 budget. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/republican-budget-leader-says-drop-in-revenue-forecast-confirms-need-to-limit-spending-avoid-new-taxes/ #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #BudgetForecast #WashingtonState

Dr. Christine Moloney has been named the permanent superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools after serving as interim. She will be the first woman to hold the role. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/dr-christine-moloney-named-permanent-superintendent-of-evergreen-public-schools/ #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #EducationLeadership #EvergreenPublicSchools

Clark County Council faces backlash after removing Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board. Some call for reinstatement, while others defend the decision. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-member-belkot-will-pursue-legal-counsel-if-she-is-not-reinstated-to-c-tran-board/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #CTRAN #PublicTransit #ClarkCountyPolitics #InterstateBridgeReplacement #LightRailDebate #GovernmentTransparency #PublicAccountability #CommunityVoice #TransportationFunding #CTranBoard #CouncilMeeting #MichelleBelkot #ClarkCountyCouncil

Washington’s CO2 tax has surged again, increasing fuel costs across the state. Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center explains why state officials continue to miscalculate market impacts. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-another-increase-in-the-states-co2-tax-another-failure-by-ecology-staff-to-understand-the-market/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WACarbonTax #EnergyPolicy