Clark County Today News

Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address highlighted fiscal responsibility and spending reform in Washington state. Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines his promises and what they could mean for the state budget. Read the full opinion column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fergusons-focus-is-on-fixing-finances #BobFerguson #WashingtonGovernor #FergusonInauguralAddress #WashingtonStateBudget #FiscalResponsibility #GovernmentSpending #TaxPolicy #ChrisCory #PaulQueary #DanEvans #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Battle Ground Police arrested Clarence “Butch” Holt II after receiving public tips about a January 11 hit-and-run that left a victim critically injured. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-police-arrest-suspect-in-jan-11-hit-and-run #BattleGroundHitAndRun #WoodlandHitAndRun #ClarenceButchHolt #BattleGroundPolice #HitAndRunInvestigation #FelonyHitAndRun #InjuryCrash #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

A Hudson’s Bay High School teacher has resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving former students. Although one case was dismissed due to the statute of limitations, additional students have since come forward. Vancouver police continue their investigation. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-high-school-teacher-resigns-after-more-students-come-forward-with-sexual-abuse-allegations #WAHighSchoolTeacher #HudsonsBayHighSchool #SexualAbuseAllegations #ShadbreonGatson #VancouverPolice #ClarkCountyProsecutors #StudentMisconduct #SchoolInvestigation #AdministrativeLeave #Resignation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Seton Catholic wrestler Connor Crum, a state runner-up last year, is gearing up for the Clark County Championships and the upcoming high school wrestling postseason. Hear how he’s preparing, what makes this tournament unique, and his goals for the season. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/wrestling-seton-catholic-standout-looks-forward-to-county-championships-and-stretch-run #wrestling #highschoolwrestling #MatClassic #wrestlingstatechampionships #ClarkCountyChampionships #SetonCatholic #ConnorCrum #NormFriehaufMemorial #HeritageHighSchool #sports #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

📊 Clark County Today Weekly Poll 📊

Should the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation remain in local government meetings, or is it time for a change? We want to hear from you! Vote now in our latest poll at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-role-should-public-traditions-like-the-pledge-of-allegiance-and-invocation-play-in-local-government-meetings on clarkcountytoday.com #ClarkCountyCouncil #PublicTraditions #PledgeOfAllegiance #Invocation #LocalGovernment #Inclusivity #Neutrality #CivicEngagement #VancouverWA #WashingtonState #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect linked to ballot box fires in Vancouver and Portland. A $25,000 reward is being offered. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fbi-partners-ask-public-to-report-information-on-ballot-box-fires-law-enforcement-agencies-concerned-the-suspect-may-harm-self-or-others #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #FBIInvestigation #BallotBoxFires #ElectionSecurity #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #CrimeStoppers #FederalCrime

Washington lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 5098, which would ban both open and concealed carry at over 5,300 locations statewide. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-democrats-move-to-ban-open-concealed-carry-of-a-firearm-at-5300-locations #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #SenateBill5098 #FirearmBan #GunControl #ConcealedCarry #OpenCarry #GunFreeZones #PublicSafety #SecondAmendment

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 1217, arguing that rent control policies fail to address Washington’s housing crisis. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-control-is-back-and-this-time-it-means-it #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #RentControl #HousingMarket #RentalRegulations #HousingAffordability #PropertyOwners #EconomicPolicy #WashingtonLegislation

The Miracle Worker brings the inspiring story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan to the stage at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland. Performances run February 14–March 9. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-miracle-worker-playing-at-love-street-playhouse-feb-14-march-9 #Woodland #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #LoveStreetPlayhouse #TheMiracleWorker #HelenKeller #AnnieSullivan #TheaterProduction #LivePerformance

House Bill 1307 seeks to eliminate sales tax on diapers and essential baby products, offering financial relief to Washington families. Learn more about this proposed legislation and its potential impact at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/caldier-mcclintock-bill-seeks-to-eliminate-sales-tax-on-diapers-and-essential-baby-products #Vancouver #BattleGround #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #HouseBill1307 #BabyProducts #DiaperTax #ChildCareCosts #FinancialRelief #InfantCare #TaxPolicy