Clark County Today News

The Washington House of Representatives has banned title-only bills, a reform aimed at improving legislative transparency. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-the-final-holdout-the-washington-house-of-representatives-has-finally-banned-title-only-bills #GovernmentTransparency #LegislativeProcess #PublicPolicy #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Rep. David Stuebe has introduced House Bill 1625, a proposal to fund backcountry search and rescue teams in Washington state. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-david-stuebe-files-legislation-to-support-backcountry-search-and-rescue-efforts-in-washington #SearchAndRescue #EmergencyResponse #OutdoorSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival is seeking artists, vendors, and performers for its 2025 event. Applications are open until February 12. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-usa-arts-and-music-festival-announces-call-for-vendors-and-performers #Vancouver #ArtsAndMusicFestival #PerformingArts #VisualArts #LocalTalent #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Project Homeless Connect is back on January 30, providing critical resources to Clark County’s unhoused community. The event coincides with the Point in Time count, which helps track homelessness data to improve services. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/2025-project-homeless-connect-point-in-time-count-scheduled-for-jan-30/ #Vancouver #ProjectHomelessConnect #Homelessness #CommunitySupport #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is holding a town hall in Clark County to discuss her legislative priorities and take questions from residents. The event takes place on January 30 at Three Creeks Community Library. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-announces-town-hall-in-clark-county-to-kick-off-119th-congress #Vancouver #TownHall #MarieGluesenkampPerez #CommunityEngagement #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Vancouver is accepting applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, offering $300,000 for projects that improve street safety and reduce traffic speeds. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/residents-encouraged-to-apply-for-traffic-calming-measures-on-vancouver-roads #Vancouver #TrafficCalming #StreetSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a residential duplex fire on Plomondon Street, containing the flames within 20 minutes. No injuries were reported, but four residents were displaced. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-responds-to-duplex-fire-2 #Vancouver #FireDepartment #PublicSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Brush Prairie resident Kevin Hessell shares his perspective on why the Hockinson school bond is essential for improving school facilities, athletics, and vocational training. Will these upgrades benefit students long-term? Read his full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hockinson-school-bond-will-transform-the-quality-of-our-school-and-athletic-facilities/ #HockinsonSchools #EducationFunding #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred Monday night on SE Mill Plain Blvd near SE 117th Ave. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle. Investigators report that the individual was crossing mid-block and against the walk symbol. The driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.

This marks the third pedestrian-related serious injury or fatality in Vancouver in 2025. Authorities continue to stress the importance of pedestrian and driver awareness on city streets.

Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-collision-involving-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle/ on clarkcountytoday.com

#Vancouver #PedestrianCollision #VehicleAccident #VancouverPolice #TrafficInvestigation #CrosswalkSafety #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #PedestrianSafety

A Washington court upheld the parents' bill of rights, but new legislation could strip its protections. The battle over education policies continues as lawmakers debate HB 1296. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/court-win-for-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative-muted-by-bill-to-reverse-protections/ clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #parentsbillofrights #I2081 #HB1296 #education #parentalrights #schooltransparency #Washington #legislation #studentrights #publiceducation