Clark County Today News

Washington’s HB-1296 is sparking debate over parents' rights and school transparency. Critics say it limits parental involvement, while supporters claim it protects student privacy. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislators-attack-parents-rights-in-the-dead-of-the-night/ #HB1296 #parentsrights #educationpolicy #schooltransparency #studentprivacy #legislativeprocess #governmentaccountability #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Mead School Board is challenging Washington’s gender policy, arguing it conflicts with federal law and undermines parental rights. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/school-board-in-eastern-washington-asks-feds-to-intervene-over-ospi-gender-policy-mandates/ #MeadSchoolBoard #genderpolicy #educationpolicy #TitleIX #transgenderathletes #parentalrights #studentathletics #schoolfunding #WashingtonEducation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Public Works will implement new safety improvements along Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street this spring, enhancing pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety. A public information session is set for March 26 at Alki Middle School. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/northwest-bliss-road-139th-street-school-zone-safety-improvement-project-information-session-march-26/ #NorthwestBlissRoad #139thStreet #schoolzonesafety #pedestriansafety #bikelanes #trafficsafety #roadupgrades #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County is accepting applications for its Commission on Aging, which advocates for older residents and livable communities. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-offers-opportunities-to-advocate-for-older-residents-and-more-livable-communities-5/ #CommissionOnAging #agingadvocacy #livablecommunities #publicengagement #housingaccess #transportation #supportiveservices #healthycommunities #civicinvolvement #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto introduces a new community newsletter with updates on law and justice, budget developments, and opportunities for public engagement. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-manager-launches-community-newsletter/ #CountyManager #ClarkCounty #governmentupdates #civicengagement #lawandjustice #budget #communitynews #publicinvolvement #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education in 2025. With over $1.8 million awarded last year, students can apply for financial aid to support their academic journey. Find out more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/community-foundation-scholarship-applications-open/ #CommunityFoundation #scholarships #collegefunding #highereducation #financialaid #studentsupport #tuitionassistance #postsecondaryeducation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Clark County Council has removed Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board of Directors after she opposed funding TriMet’s light rail operations and maintenance. The move, which followed a heated C-TRAN board discussion, has sparked debate over local transit funding and political decision-making.Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/michelle-belkot-speaks-out-after-clark-county-council-kicks-her-off-c-tran-board/ clarkcountytoday.com#MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #LightRailFunding #ClarkCountyCouncil #TransitPolicy #InterstateBridge #PublicTransit #LocalGovernment #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Rep. John Ley’s House Bill 1857 aims to lower construction costs by easing regulations on asphalt, concrete, and commercial aggregates. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support, now heads to the Senate for consideration. If passed, it could benefit infrastructure projects and affordable housing across Washington.Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-leys-bill-to-assist-the-construction-industry-receives-approval-from-washington-state-house-of-representatives/ clarkcountytoday.com#JohnLey #HouseBill1857 #ConstructionIndustry #Asphalt #Concrete #BuildingMaterials #Infrastructure #AffordableHousing #RoadConstruction #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Celebrate 50 years of Lilac Days at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland! Running from April 19 to May 11, the festival features blooming lilacs, garden tours, a plant sale, and historic exhibits. Don’t miss this spring tradition filled with special events, music, and family-friendly fun.Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/lilac-days-2025-plant-sale-set-for-april-19-through-may-11/ clarkcountytoday.com#LilacDays2025 #HuldaKlagerLilacGardens #PlantSale #GardenTours #SpringFestivals #HistoricGardens #LocalAttractions #WoodlandWA #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Clark College is bringing higher education to Ridgefield with a soft launch of classes this April at its new Boschma Farms campus. The Advanced Manufacturing Center will host six technical and general education classes, while two unique wine education courses will be held at local wineries. This marks a major step in Clark’s expansion into north Clark County ahead of a full Fall 2025 opening.Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-clark-college-classes-planned-for-ridgefield/ clarkcountytoday.com#ClarkCollege #RidgefieldCampus #BoschmaFarms #AdvancedManufacturing #ContinuingEducation #CommunityEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #EducationOpportunities #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews