Clark County Today News

Camas resident Douglas Tweet shares his opposition to the TriMet light rail expansion in the I-5 Bridge replacement, citing low transit demand and high costs. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-extremely-low-bus-ridership-does-not-justify-switch-to-expensive-trimet-light-rail/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #transportation #lightrail #TriMet #IBR #publictransit

Clark County is looking for a volunteer to join the Arts Commission, representing the unincorporated county. Learn more about the role and how to apply at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-manager-seeks-volunteer-for-open-seat-on-arts-commission-2/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #arts #community #volunteer #publicservice #artsadvocacy

Expect delays on SR 503’s Yale Bridge as WSDOT conducts annual inspections March 5-6. Temporary closures will occur throughout both days. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-sr-503-yale-bridge-for-annual-inspections-march-5-6/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #transportation #SR503 #YaleBridge #WSDOT

Sheriff John Horch discusses how state law impacts the role of local deputies in federal immigration enforcement. His office does not conduct immigration raids but will assist fellow law enforcement in emergencies. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/discussions-with-the-sheriff-part-2-ccso-does-not-do-federal-enforcement-but-wont-leave-fellow-law-enforcement/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #lawenforcement #immigration #publicsafety

Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak raises concerns about law enforcement staffing shortages in Clark County and urges the community to engage with officials to ensure public safety. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-we-are-in-trouble/ on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #lawenforcement #publicsafety #policestaffing #crimeprevention #sheriffbudget #communitytrust #HazelDell

The Vancouver Fire Department swiftly extinguished a shop fire near the Harmony Ridge neighborhood, bringing the blaze under control in under an hour. No injuries were reported. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-extinguishes-shop-fire/ on clarkcountytoday.com #VancouverFire #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #firesafety #firstresponders #emergencyresponse #shopfire

Several Southwest Washington basketball teams delivered big wins in their state tournaments, with Camas and Seton Catholic advancing to the quarterfinals, while Columbia River and Woodland dominated their elimination games. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-two-area-teams-steal-seeds-two-more-save-their-seasons/ on clarkcountytoday.com #highschoolbasketball #Washingtonstate #basketball #WIAA #stateplayoffs #eliteeight #quarterfinals #playoffvictories #sportsnews #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

TriMet expects passenger fares to cover only a quarter of the projected $22 million in annual IBR transit costs, leaving Washington state to shoulder much of the financial burden. With passenger fares making up just 8 percent of TriMet’s revenues, the funding model remains a key issue. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/trimets-need-for-clark-county-funds-questioned/ clarkcountytoday.com #InterstateBridge #IBR #TriMet #passengerfares #transportationfunding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWA #CamasWA #BattleGroundWA #WashougalWA

Clark County basketball teams had a tough start in the WIAA state tournament, going 0-6 in Friday’s games. Nine more teams take the court Saturday, hoping to keep their seasons alive. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-clark-county-teams-struggle-in-fridays-state-tournament-openers/ on clarkcountytoday.com#WIAA #HighSchoolBasketball #StateTournament #ClarkCountySports #BasketballPlayoffs #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

La Center resident Darlene Kulla discusses concerns over voter roll issues and the WAGOP lawsuit against Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. The lawsuit challenges the certification of the 18th District Senate race. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-wagop-sues-clark-county-auditor-greg-kimsey-over-messy-voter-rolls/ on clarkcountytoday.com#WAGOP #ElectionIntegrity #VoterFraud #ClarkCountyAuditor #ClarkCountyWa #localnews