Clark County Today News

The Commission on Aging will host a discussion on improving access to healthy food, featuring experts from local food banks, gardening programs, and city organizations. Learn how the Aging Readiness Plan is addressing food accessibility. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-hosts-discussion-about-access-to-healthy-food/ #CommissionOnAging #AgingReadinessPlan #HealthyFoodAccess #LocalGardening #FoodPrograms #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

State Rep. John Ley has reached a plea agreement after facing voter fraud charges from the 2022 election. He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and received a suspended sentence. His attorney states Ley is not admitting guilt but wanted to resolve the case and focus on his legislative work. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-reaches-plea-agreement/ #JohnLey #WashingtonState #VoterFraud #PleaAgreement #ElectionViolation #LegislativeDistrict #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Senate Bill 5123, which expands protected classes in Washington’s K-12 system, has advanced despite opposition from some lawmakers. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-bill-protecting-new-student-identities-clears-committee/ #Vancouver #SB5123 #PublicSchools #EducationPolicy #GenderIdentity #ImmigrationStatus #K12Education #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

WSU Vancouver is offering free workshops to help students and families explore financial aid options, scholarships, and tuition assistance programs. Learn how to make college more affordable. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsu-vancouver-offers-public-workshop-on-how-to-pay-for-college-6/ #Vancouver #WSUVancouver #PayingForCollege #FinancialAid #Scholarships #HigherEducation #TuitionAssistance #StudentLoans #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The final ramp meter in the I-205 Ramp Meter Installation project will be activated on February 11, aiming to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Clark County. Learn more about how ramp meters work and their impact on commuters. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ramp-meters-bringing-quicker-commute-times-to-i-205-in-clark-county-feb-11/ #Vancouver #I205 #RampMeters #WSDOT #TrafficManagement #HighwaySafety #CongestionReduction #Transportation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Vancouver Fire crews responded to a commercial storage unit fire, taking swift action to suppress flames and protect stored items. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-commercial-fire-at-storage-units/ #Vancouver #VancouverFire #StorageFire #EmergencyResponse #FireSuppression #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Voters in Clark County will decide on school funding measures in the Feb. 11 election, with multiple school levies and a bond on the ballot. Learn about what’s being proposed and how to submit your ballot. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/school-levies-bond-on-the-ballots-for-feb-11-election #Vancouver #LaCenter #Ridgefield #Hockinson #Washougal #SchoolLevies #EducationFunding #LocalElections #SchoolFunding #BallotMeasures #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Rep. John Ley is pushing back against the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, arguing it prioritizes transit over reducing congestion. He has sent a letter to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy requesting a meeting to discuss alternatives and address growing concerns. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-issues-statement-after-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-invites-the-usdot-secretary-to-discuss-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #Vancouver #InterstateBridge #JohnLey #I5Bridge #USDOT #Transportation #TrafficCongestion #BridgeTolls #PublicInfrastructure #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

New billboards in Portland are making a bold statement against the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, calling for an alternative solution: an Immersed Tube Tunnel. The group Neighbors For A Better Crossing argues that a tunnel would be cheaper, eliminate tolls, and protect the historic I-5 Bridge. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/billboards-make-their-argument-for-tunnel-instead-of-bridge/ #Vancouver #Portland #InterstateBridge #NeighborsForABetterCrossing #I5Tolls #MegaBridge #HistoricBridge #PublicInfrastructure #TunnelAlternative #Transportation #HaydenIsland #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washougal fourth graders are stepping into history at the Two Rivers Historical Museum, thanks to a grant that funds their field trips. Students are engaging in hands-on activities, learning about Indigenous culture, early industries, and the daily lives of past Washougal residents. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-students-explore-local-history-thanks-to-grant/ #Washougal #WashougalSchoolDistrict #TwoRiversMuseum #ColumbiaPlayProject #WashougalHistory #Education #History #LocalEducation #IndigenousHistory #HandsOnLearning #ClarkCountyWa #localnews