Clark County Today News

Ridgefield School District’s budget has expanded rapidly, but test scores have fallen. Rob Anderson explores whether increasing funding is the right solution. Read the full opinion piece at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rising-budgets-declining-outcomes-ridgefields-educational-paradox clarkcountytoday.com #RidgefieldSchools #SchoolBudget #AcademicPerformance #SchoolLevies #OperationalLevy #TechnologyLevy #EducationFunding #TaxpayerImpact #SchoolSpending #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Camas senior Keirra Thompson is making headlines, not just as an elite passer but now as the leading scorer for the Papermakers. Learn how she broke a school scoring record and continues to dominate on the court. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-basketball-camas-keirra-thompson-does-not-pass-up-this-opportunity clarkcountytoday.com #KeirraThompson #CamasBasketball #HighSchoolBasketball #CamasPapermakers #WashingtonHighSchoolSports #GirlsBasketball #StateChampionship #ScoringRecord #AssistsLeader #SouthwestWashington #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Clark College is offering free dental care for children ages 4 to 17 on February 1, providing cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and more. Learn how to book an appointment and access this important community service. Read the full details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/clark-college-to-offer-free-children-dental-care-day-on-sat-feb-1 clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCollege #FreeDentalCare #ChildrensDentalClinic #DentalHygiene #LicensedDentists #FreeExams #FluorideTreatment #DentalCleanings #EmergencyDentalCare #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Hockinson grandparent and business owner Jim VanNatta believes that the upcoming school bond is a critical investment in the community’s future.

In his letter, he discusses how local schools serve as the backbone of Hockinson, providing both education and a sense of togetherness. The proposed bond would ease overcrowding, improve safety, and address issues like the deteriorating high school field.

VanNatta encourages residents to consider how strong schools contribute to a thriving town and urges a YES vote on the bond.

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-schools-are-the-heartbeat-of-this-town #HockinsonSchools #SchoolBond #EducationFunding #CommunityInvestment #HockinsonMarket #SchoolFacilities #SchoolSafety #LocalSchools #HighSchoolField #Overcrowding #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

A string of burglaries in Clark County led to a police pursuit and the arrest of five juvenile suspects. Learn how law enforcement tracked them down and what investigators are doing next. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/series-of-burglaries-leads-to-pursuit-and-arrest-of-five-juveniles clarkcountytoday.com #CCSO #BurglarySpree #JuvenileCrime #Pursuit #Arrest #ShellStation #WaysideMarket #SkamaniaCounty #Vancouver #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Vancouver Police are searching for 14-year-old Elizabeth Munoz Santana, a missing endangered teen last seen near Washington Elementary. Learn more about her description and how you can help. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-searching-for-missing-endangered-teenage-female clarkcountytoday.com #VancouverPolice #MissingTeen #EndangeredTeen #ElizabethMunozSantana #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

The Hockinson school bond debate raises questions about education funding, community growth, and the financial strain on longtime residents. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-people-behind-the-numbers-in-the-hockinson-school-bond #BrushPrairie #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Hockinson #schoolbond #educationfunding #propertytaxes #ruralcommunities #localnews

President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U.S. southern border, suspending entry and directing federal agencies to take immediate action. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-declares-invasion-at-southwest-border-suspends-entry #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #DonaldTrump #bordersecurity #immigrationpolicy #HomelandSecurity #nationalsecurity #foreignpolicy #Texasborder #TheCenterSquare #localnews

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the ongoing failures of Washington’s Employment Security Department, highlighting inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and the need for further reforms. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-employment-security-department-still-is-unable-to-meet-its-obligations #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #EmploymentSecurityDepartment #ESDfailures #unemployment #governmentaccountability #publicrecords #fraudprevention #smallbusiness #localnews

Clark County Public Works is leading a major tree planting initiative in the Minnehaha neighborhood to restore lost tree canopy and improve environmental health. Volunteers are invited to help plant up to 1,000 trees in the community. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-public-works-planting-hundreds-of-trees-in-the-minnehaha-neighborhood-volunteers-invited-to-help #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #urbanforestry #treeplanting #TreeEquity #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #stormwatermanagement #airquality #climateresilience #localnews