Clark County Today News

Overnight closures are scheduled for the northbound lanes of the Interstate Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 23, for maintenance work. Multiple bridge lifts will also stop all northbound traffic. Plan ahead and check detour routes before heading out. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/northbound-interstate-bridge-will-have-overnight-lane-closures-thursday-jan-23 clarkcountytoday.com #NorthboundInterstateBridge #LaneClosures #BridgeMaintenance #BridgeLifts #I5Bridge #ColumbiaRiver #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #TrafficImpact #DetourRoutes #ODOT #TransportationNews

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance examines how President Donald Trump’s gender policy could impact transgender participation in Washington state sports. With legal challenges and ongoing debates surrounding fairness and inclusion in athletics, what changes—if any—could be on the horizon? Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-will-president-trumps-gender-clarity-position-impact-transgender-sports-participation #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #TransgenderAthletes #SportsParticipation #WIAA #TitleIX #GenderIdentity #BiologicalSex #TrumpAdministration #FederalPolicy #StudentAthletes #FairnessInSports #FemaleSports #AthleticCompetition #SchoolSports #LegalChallenges #StateLaw #PublicSchools #SportsEquity

A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on NE Minnehaha Street in Vancouver. The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, and authorities confirmed the driver remained at the scene. Read the full report at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-traffic-homicide-unit-investigates-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #CCSO #TrafficHomicideUnit #PedestrianAccident #VehicleCollision #HitByCar #VancouverFireDepartment #EmergencyResponse #RoadClosure #TrafficInvestigation #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #RoadwaySafety

Ridgefield resident Kate Graham urges the community to support Propositions 12 and 13 to help fund school expansion and critical student resources. She highlights the severe overcrowding in local schools and the need for additional infrastructure and staffing support. Read her full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-at-its-heart-ridgefield-is-a-vibrant-community-that-values-its-people-and-its-future #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #RidgefieldSchools #Proposition12 #Proposition13 #SchoolFunding #Overcrowding #EducationLevy #SchoolInfrastructure #ElementarySchools #SchoolExpansion #StudentResources #ClassroomCapacity #TeacherSupport #PublicEducation #CommunityInvestment #RidgefieldCityCouncil

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi shares his concerns about the city’s handling of homelessness, raising issues related to public safety, sanitation, and the strain on emergency services. He questions the lack of enforcement of city codes and the broader impact on the community. Read his full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-why-has-our-mayor-let-this-happen-to-the-city-of-vancouver #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #homelessness #urbansafety #sanitation #publichealth #environmentalprotection #stormwaterpollution #crimerisks #emergencyservices #economicimpact #urbanplanning #socialservices #mentalhealth #substanceabuse #pedestriansafety #cityinfrastructure #VancouverCityCouncil #mayoraccountability

Seattle-based engineer Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the effectiveness and cost of Vancouver’s planned freeway lid over I-5. He argues that the $60 million investment may not be enough, comparing it to similar projects with significantly higher costs. He also critiques the overall impact of the lid on the surrounding environment and suggests alternative solutions, including an immersed tunnel option. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lid-greenwashing #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #InterstateBridgeReplacement #WSDOT #USDOT #I5 #RoseQuarter #EvergreenBoulevard #ColumbiaRiverCrossing #VancouverCityCouncil #urbanplanning #transportation #infrastructure #greenwashing

The Laken Riley Act has passed the U.S. House, giving DHS expanded powers to detain and deport foreign nationals accused of serious crimes. With bipartisan support, the bill now heads to Donald Trump’s desk for approval. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/amended-laken-riley-act-passes-u-s-house-to-be-sent-to-trump clarkcountytoday.com #LakenRileyAct #ImmigrationReform #DeportationPolicy #USDHS #USHouse #USSenate #DonaldTrump #HouseRepublicans #ICEEnforcement #SanctuaryPolicies #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Senate Bill 5291, breaking down what it gets right—and what it misses—about WA Cares reform. Will the proposed changes fix Washington’s long-term care program, or are bigger reforms needed? Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-revisions-to-wa-cares-what-sb-5291-gets-right-and-what-it-misses clarkcountytoday.com #WACares #SB5291 #LongTermCare #PayrollTax #WashingtonLegislature #PolicyReform #EmploymentExemption #LongTermCareInsurance #WorkforceImpact #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on NE Vancouver Mall Drive. Vancouver Police are investigating the circumstances, including possible impairment. Read the full report at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-collision-involving-pedestrian clarkcountytoday.com #VancouverPolice #PedestrianCollision #TrafficAccident #RoadSafety #VancouverMallDrive #PoliceInvestigation #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Rep. John Ley has introduced House Bill 1559 to block tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, arguing that tolls would impose an unfair financial burden on commuters. Learn how this legislation could impact Southwest Washington residents. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-files-legislation-to-prevent-tolling-on-the-i5-bridge-replacement-project clarkcountytoday.com #JohnLey #I5Bridge #TollingLegislation #HouseBill1559 #TransportationFunding #WashingtonStateLegislature #TollRoads #TaxBurden #SouthwestWashington #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews