Clark County Today News

Mark Harmsworth critiques SB 5708, highlighting concerns over parental control and online privacy. Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-bill-5708-would-create-a-regulatory-nightmare-and-restricts-parental-control-on-social-media/ #SB5708 #SocialMediaRegulations #ParentalControl #OnlinePrivacy #MarkHarmsworth #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Sen. Chris Gildon addresses Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget savings proposals and discusses fiscal priorities for Washington state. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/republican-budget-leader-welcomes-gov-fergusons-savings-suggestions/ #ChrisGildon #BobFerguson #WashingtonBudget #StateSpending #TaxPolicy #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The 2025 Pink Hard Hat Awards recognized outstanding women leading the way in Clark County’s building industry. Learn about this year’s honorees and their impact on the field. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/business/winners-announced-for-the-2025-pink-hard-hat-awards/ #PinkHardHatAwards #WomenInConstruction #BuildingIndustry #Leadership #BIAClarkCounty #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive answers a reader’s question about navigating confusing left turns. Learn why some intersections use special lane markings and how to drive safely through them. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-confusing-left-turns-too-many-choices/ #TrafficSafety #DrivingTips #RoadRules #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Historic Trust has announced the 2025 General George C. Marshall Leadership Award recipients, honoring young leaders in Clark County. Learn more about their achievements and contributions at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-historic-trust-announces-2025-general-george-c-marshall-leadership-award-finalists-and-recipients/ #MarshallAwards #Leadership #CommunityService #YouthLeaders #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Sheriff John Horch warns of a staffing shortage that is straining emergency response capabilities. With fewer deputies per capita than most local police departments, Horch urges action to address the crisis. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/discussions-with-the-sheriff-part-1-staff-shortage-is-a-crisis-at-clark-county-sheriffs-office/ #SheriffHorch #ClarkCountySheriff #PublicSafety #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

House Bill 2030, introduced by Rep. John Ley, seeks to audit spending on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project. The bill aims to increase transparency and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-introduces-bill-to-hold-agencies-of-the-i-5-interstate-bridge-replacement-project-accountable-for-spending/ #HB2030 #I5Bridge #GovernmentAccountability #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Senate Bill 5292 could raise payroll taxes for Washington workers to support the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, sparking concerns about financial fairness. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sb-5292-promises-another-pay-decrease-for-workers-in-the-state/ #SB5292 #PaidLeaveTax #GovernmentSpending #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

House Bill 1958 would authorize $1.6 billion in bonds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, raising concerns about Washington's financial responsibility. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/bistate-bridge-bill-authorizes-washington-state-to-issue-bonds-to-finance-project/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #TransportationFunding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen calls on Southwest Washington to reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement, arguing that it is too costly and ineffective. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-southwest-washington-must-stand-together-to-reject-light-rail-in-the-interstate-bridge-replacement/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #LightRailOpposition #ClarkCountyWa #localnews