Clark County Today News

Rep. Peter Abbarno has introduced House Bill 1656, a bipartisan effort to lower utility costs and enhance emergency preparedness. The bill would allow utilities to recover disaster-related costs over time, reducing financial strain on families. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-peter-abbarno-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-lower-utility-costs-for-families-while-enhancing-emergency-preparedness/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #PeterAbbarno #UtilityCosts #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterRecovery #PublicSafety #BipartisanLegislation #FinancialRelief

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez met with student leaders to discuss education priorities and toured the Clark County Jail to address corrections and public safety concerns. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-meets-with-student-leaders-visits-clark-county-jail/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #GluesenkampPerez #StudentLeadership #CareerEducation #LawEnforcement #CorrectionsOfficers #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #FederalFunding

Rep. Stephanie McClintock has introduced the SAFE-Learn Act, a bill aimed at increasing school safety with security grants, school resource officers, and discipline reforms. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-stephanie-mcclintock-introduces-the-safe-learn-act-to-increase-school-safety-for-students-and-staff/ #Vancouver #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #SchoolSafety #SAFELearnAct #EducationPolicy #StudentSecurity #SchoolResourceOfficers #PublicSchools #SchoolSecurity #DisciplineReform

Battle Ground Police are investigating a fatal crash where a vehicle left the road and struck a tree early Wednesday morning. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-investigate-fatal-single-vehicle-crash #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #BattleGroundPolice #FatalCrash #TrafficSafety #CrashInvestigation #PublicSafety

Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting on Littler Way after recovering 28 shell casings and discovering multiple bullet holes in homes and a vehicle. No injuries have been reported. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-respond-to-report-of-gunshots/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #VancouverPolice #GunshotsInvestigation #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a house fire on East 17th Street, with 27 firefighters working to bring it under control in 30 minutes. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vfd-responds-to-vancouver-house-fire #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #VancouverFireDepartment #HouseFire #EmergencyResponse #FireSafety #FireMarshal #PublicSafety

The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will hold its final meeting on February 3, providing public input on the county’s climate planning efforts. Learn more about the meeting and how to participate at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-to-hold-final-meeting-on-feb-3 #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #ClimateProject #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateChangePlanning #PublicEngagement #ComprehensivePlan #ClimateAction #CommunityPlanning

Are tax increases for Ridgefield schools truly benefiting students, or are they funding a cycle of illegal strikes and rising teacher salaries? Rob Anderson explores the impact of labor disputes on education and why accountability matters. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-the-heavy-cost-of-illegal-teachers-strikes-on-ridgefields-education-system #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #RidgefieldSchools #TeachersUnion #SchoolFunding #TaxIncreases #EducationalAccountability #AcademicPerformance #PublicEmployeeStrikes #LaborDisputes #TaxpayerBurden #StudentSuccess

Was the announcement of a Satanic Temple invocation at a County Council meeting an intentional response to public pushback on removing prayer? Camas resident Anna Miller questions the move in her letter to the editor. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-did-councilors-issue-an-in-your-face-to-the-citizens-that-backed-them-off-on-getting-rid-of-the-invocation/ #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #SatanicTemple #CountyCouncil #InvocationControversy #PrayerInGovernment #FreedomOfReligion #CitizenEngagement #PoliticalDebate #CouncilPolicy

Evergreen High School is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its 1995 state championship basketball team with a special reunion. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/evergreen-plainsmen-set-for-30-year-reunion-of-state-championship-boys-basketball-team/ #EvergreenHighSchool #StateChampions #BasketballReunion #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa