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Vancouver is allocating $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants to support low-income housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services in 2025. Applications open January 27, with quarterly reviews for timely funding distribution. Learn how these funds will be used to support the community. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-to-distribute-9-5-million-in-affordable-housing-fund-grants-in-2025 #Vancouver #affordablehousing #AffordableHousingFund #AHFgrants #housingassistance #rentalassistance #homeownership #homelessnessservices #AMI #housingprojects #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended President Trump’s inauguration, stressing the importance of bipartisan cooperation on key issues like the fentanyl crisis, job rebuilding, and affordable housing. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-statement-on-inauguration-of-president-donald-trump #Inauguration2025 #GluesenkampPerez #BipartisanWork #SouthwestWashington #AffordableHousing #FentanylCrisis #JobRebuilding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washington’s Climate Commitment Act has come under scrutiny for its high cost and minimal impact on CO2 reduction. Representative John Ley argues that funding should focus on wildfire prevention rather than expensive carbon offsets. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-issues-statement-on-cost-of-the-climate-commitment-act #ClimateCommitmentAct #CO2Emissions #CarbonReduction #StateBudget #WashingtonLegislation #WildfireEmissions #CarbonCapture #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot has raised concerns over taxpayer funding for TriMet’s Vancouver light rail extension. With a public discussion scheduled for March 11, Belkot and other C-TRAN board members want to ensure Southwest Washington residents have a say. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-councilor-michelle-belkot-presses-for-c-tran-board-public-discussion-on-light-rail-funding #LightRail #CTRAN #Transportation #TriMet #PublicTransit #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Donald Trump took the oath as the 47th president, promising swift policy changes on immigration, energy, and education. From the Capitol Rotunda, he pledged to put America first. Learn more about his first actions as president at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/golden-age-trump-addresses-nation-for-first-time-after-inauguration #TrumpInauguration #47thPresident #BorderCrisis #JusticeDepartment #EnergyPolicy #PanamaCanal #EducationReform #WashingtonDC #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Fire District 3 is taking steps to improve emergency services, thanks to voter-approved funding. With new firefighter EMTs, enhanced training, and better response strategies, the district is ensuring greater community safety. Learn more about how these improvements impact residents at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-district-3-improvements-underway-for-2025 #FireDistrict3 #FireSafety #EmergencyResponse #TechnicalRescue #WildlandFire #CPRTraining #FirstAid #HomeownerInsurance #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Vancouver voters are being asked to approve a major school levy, but critics argue the district needs to justify its spending first. Larry Roe and Dick Rylander break down enrollment trends, financial decisions, and the impact on taxpayers. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-why-does-the-vancouver-school-district-need-capital-operations-money-at-all-given-the-massive-bond-in-2017 .

David Boze from the Washington Policy Center explores how government policies impact businesses, taxation, and education in Clark County. From economic regulations to civic engagement, his latest column highlights key policy debates. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-progressives-lost-in-2024-they-just-dont-know-it.

A late-night crash on I-5 in Vancouver left four people seriously injured, shutting down all southbound lanes for emergency response. Fire crews used extrication tools to rescue passengers trapped in two heavily damaged vehicles. Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. Visit https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-car-crash-in-vancouver-closes-i-5-southbound for the full details.

Big discussions in Clark County! A newly elected councilor questions the role of the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation at meetings, sparking community debate. Plus, we cover the swearing-in of Rep. John Ley, Ridgefield’s tax dollar concerns, a Camas service project making a global impact, and high school basketball excitement. Watch now & share your thoughts! 🔗 Visit ClarkCountyToday.com for more!

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https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-role-should-public-traditions-like-the-pledge-of-allegiance-and-invocation-play-in-local-government-meetings

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-you-may-not-sir-but-most-americans-cherish-these-words

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-pledge-of-allegiance-is-more-than-just-a-tradition

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-resident-ann-donnelly-shares-her-letter-to-members-of-the-county-council-regarding-the-invocation-and-pledge-of-allegiance-at-county-council-meetings

https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-sworn-in-as-18th-district-state-representative-announces-committee-assignments

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ridgefield-residents-deserve-better-stewardship-of-their-tax-dollars

https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/camas-lions-club-assembles-hands-for-the-hand-project

https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-basketball-community-wins-when-camas-and-union-play-varsity-doubleheaders

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