Clark County Today News

Firmly Planted Action highlights 10 controversial bills in Washington’s legislature, urging residents to stay informed and take action. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/firmly-planted-action-shines-the-light-on-the-top-10-bad-bills-in-front-of-washington-lawmakers/ #FirmlyPlantedAction #WashingtonLegislature #PoliticalEngagement #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal is reopening for the season, welcoming visitors with refreshed exhibits and an extensive collection of local artifacts. Explore Washougal and Camas history every Saturday through October. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-rivers-heritage-museum-reopens-after-winter-maintenance-closure-2/ #TwoRiversHeritageMuseum #WashougalHistory #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washougal students are gaining career-ready skills during Career & Technical Education Month! From running a student-led food truck to hands-on construction projects, Washougal High School is preparing students for the future. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-students-celebrate-career-technical-education-month/ #CTEMonth #CareerEducation #WashougalSchoolDistrict #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County’s housing crisis is forcing many renters into difficult choices. Council for the Homeless CEO Sesany Fennie Jones advocates for rent stabilization, a policy that could provide immediate relief by capping rent increases at 7%. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-stabilization-will-have-immediate-positive-impact-in-our-community/ #RentStabilization #HousingAffordability #HomelessnessPrevention #ClarkCountyHousing #WashingtonRentLaws #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County’s 16 high school basketball teams heading to state will have to hit the road, as no opening round games will be played locally this year. Get all the details on matchups, seedings, and locations at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-basketball-no-games-in-clark-county-this-year-for-opening-round/ #StateBasketball #CamasBasketball #UnionBasketball #StateTournament #TacomaDome #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Ridgefield’s Lexi Voukidis claimed the Class 3A/2A uneven bars title, leading a strong showing for Clark County athletes at state gymnastics and swimming competitions. Read more about these standout performances at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-state-competitions-ridgefield-gymnast-wins-state-title/ #RidgefieldGymnastics #StateGymnastics #LexiVoukidis #UnevenBarsChampion #StateSwimming #ClarkCountySports #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Prairie’s Faith Tarrant made history at Mat Classic, winning her fourth state wrestling championship and solidifying her place among Washington’s all-time greats. She led a dominant showing for Clark County wrestlers at the Tacoma Dome, with ten athletes claiming titles. Hear more about Tarrant’s journey, Skyview’s team success, and the growing prominence of high school wrestling. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/mat-classic-prairies-faith-tarrant-grateful-for-moms-advice-en-route-to-her-fourth-state-championship/ #MatClassic #FaithTarrant #PrairieWrestling #SkyviewWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Battle Ground Police arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a local Walmart. The suspect, who allegedly brandished a knife at employees, was located at a nearby apartment complex and taken into custody after a brief standoff. Read the full details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-arrest-armed-robbery-suspect/ clarkcountytoday.com #armedrobbery #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews #crime #publicsafety #policenews #lawenforcement #robberyarrest

Washington lawmakers will soon decide on HB 1958, a bill that could place the entire tolling burden for the I-5 Bridge replacement on Washington taxpayers. Opponents argue the bill lets Oregon avoid its share of funding. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/house-transportation-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-hb-1958/ clarkcountytoday.com #HB1958 #JohnLey #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews #transportation #infrastructure #tolling #publichearing #WSDOT

Clark County resident Vaughn Johnson raises concerns about increasing highway litter and calls for action from local officials. What’s being done about it? Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-we-were-shocked-disgusted-and-quite-embarrassed-to-see-our-county-in-such-a-garbage-infested-state/ clarkcountytoday.com #litterproblem #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews #highwaylitter #environment #communitycleanup #publicservice #adoptahighway #roadsidecleanup