Clark County Today News

Give your natural Christmas tree a second life by recycling it into sustainable mulch. Learn about Clark County’s recycling options and holiday waste disposal solutions. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/recycle-natural-christmas-trees-to-reduce-holiday-waste on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #recycle #sustainability #ChristmasTree

Clark County Joint Lobby will close early at noon on Christmas Eve to give residents and staff time for the holiday. Phone services will continue until 12:30 PM, and normal hours will resume on December 26. Read the full details at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-announces-early-closure-of-joint-lobby-on-christmas-eve on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #holidayhours #VancouverWa

Washington state faces a $10-12 billion budget shortfall due to excessive spending and tax policies. Will lawmakers address the crisis with fiscal responsibility or more taxes? Read the full opinion at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-states-budget-nightmare-is-its-own-fault on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #BudgetCrisis #WashingtonState #LocalNews #TaxRelief

The WA Cares commission reviews a new financial report showing the program’s solvency but leaves questions about fairness and future adjustments. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-cares-commission-meets-hears-financial-updates on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #WACares #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #LongTermCare

Work on the SR 500 pedestrian overcrossing in Vancouver pauses for the winter, leaving the area closed until spring 2025. A free shuttle is available for pedestrians and cyclists during the pause. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/work-on-sr-500-pedestrian-overcrossing-in-vancouver-freezes-for-winter on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #PedestrianSafety #WSDOT

The C-TRAN Board of Directors raises concerns as Washington taxpayers face a $7 million annual bill for TriMet’s light rail operating costs under the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. Learn more about the debate over transit solutions, taxpayer funding, and cost comparisons between buses and light rail. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/light-rail-cost-and-tax-increase-revelations-cause-significant-concerns-for-c-tran-board on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #TriMet #LightRail #InterstateBridgeReplacement #IBR #PublicTransit #TaxpayerFunding #LocalNews #CTranBoard #Transportation #JohnLey

Save Vancouver Streets celebrates a milestone as its petition gains sufficient signatures to require voter approval for major roadway changes in Vancouver. Learn about the initiative, its challenges, and what’s next for this grassroots movement. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/signatures-verified-for-save-vancouver-streets-initiative on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #SaveVancouverStreets #CompleteStreets #LocalNews #WashingtonState #RoadInfrastructure #CitizenInitiative #SignatureVerification #JustinWood #BallotProposal

Christmas at the Park in Vancouver celebrated its 10th year, giving away 500 toys and 150 Christmas trees to families in need. Learn more about this festive event at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/christmas-at-the-park-showcases-the-season-of-giving-and-celebrating on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ChristmasAtThePark #HolidayCelebration #LocalNews #ClarkCounty

Peter Bracchi’s letter criticizes Vancouver’s environmental code enforcement, focusing on issues affecting Burnt Bridge Creek and public safety. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-of-vancouver-does-not-enforce-city-codes-for-environmental-protection-and-human-safety on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #EnvironmentalProtection #CriticalAreas #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa