Clark County Today News

The Clark County Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Achievement Awards, recognizing up to 300 young individuals for their personal growth and community contributions. Know someone making a difference? Nominate them today at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/nomination-forms-available-for-countys-youth-achievement-awards/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #YouthAchievementAwards #communityrecognition #youthdevelopment #leadership #citizenship #education #sportsmanship #environmentalstewardship #careerdevelopment #empathy #courage #inspiration #familylife #arts #diversifier #nominationprocess #awardceremony

The Washington State House unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one clarifying alcohol server permit laws and another modernizing museum unclaimed property notifications. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/house-unanimously-passes-two-bills-from-rep-kevin-waters-including-one-to-clarify-alcohol-server-permit-statutes/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #LegislativeUpdate #RepKevinWaters #AlcoholLaws #MuseumPolicy #StatePolicy #WAHouse

Clark County Community Services invites residents to help shape the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan by providing feedback on housing and community development needs. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-invites-public-to-participate-in-creation-of-5-year-consolidated-plan-via-online-survey-community-meetings/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #CommunityDevelopment #HousingNeeds #PublicParticipation #UrbanDevelopment #CDBG #AffordableHousing

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explores whether drivers of large RVs should have special training or licensing, even when not legally required. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-you-can-legally-drive-that-motorhome-but-should-you/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Opinion #TheWiseDrive #RVSafety #MotorhomeDriving #RoadSafety #DriverEducation

Four Clark County high school basketball teams secured victories in elimination games at the state tournaments in Tacoma and Yakima, advancing to the elite eight. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-defending-champions-three-other-teams-survive-wednesday-elimination-game/ #ClarkCountyWa #TacomaWA #YakimaWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #HighSchoolBasketball #StateTournament #CamasPapermakers #ColumbiaRiver #SetonCatholic #UnionTitans #WoodlandBeavers #EliteEight #WIAA

Clark County Sheriff John Horch discusses the challenges and rewards of his role, emphasizing communication, recruitment, and law enforcement improvements. He also shares personal insights, including his favorite actor and band. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/discussions-with-the-sheriff-part-4-sheriff-horch-says-communication-is-key-in-his-role/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #CCSO #SheriffHorch #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #CrimePrevention #PoliceStaffing #BodyCameras #K9Units

CCSO is investigating a shooting at Callaham’s Mobile Court in Hazel Dell after a 61-year-old man was injured. A search of the home revealed blood and a recovered bullet, but the suspect remains unidentified. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/shooting-at-hazel-dell-mobile-home-park-under-investigation/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #CCSO #ShootingInvestigation #HazelDell #GunViolence #PublicSafety #CrimeInvestigation

The Vancouver Police Department has made a second arrest in connection to a recent shooting near Fort Vancouver Way. Detectives located the suspect and the involved vehicle, leading to an arrest on multiple charges. Authorities continue their investigation. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-shooting-investigation-yields-second-arrest/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #VPD #ShootingInvestigation #GunViolence #PublicSafety #CrimeReport #PoliceInvestigation

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian at NE 29th Ave and NE 147th St in Vancouver. Despite medical efforts, the individual did not survive. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-office-traffic-unit-investigates-fatal-collision-involving-pedestrian/ #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #CCSO #TrafficHomicide #FatalCollision #PedestrianSafety #TrafficInvestigation

Elizabeth New (Hovde) highlights bipartisan legislative efforts in Washington state that focus on government efficiency and cost-saving measures. With new bills addressing healthcare access and budget concerns, she explores how cooperation can drive positive change. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-look-for-common-ground-it-can-be-found-even-in-a-lopsided-trifecta-state/ on clarkcountytoday.com.#Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Opinion #PublicPolicy #GovernmentEfficiency #CostSavings #Legislation #Healthcare #Bipartisan #StateBudget