Clark County Today News

Tune in to learn about the recent spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases in Clark County. With nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in the first two months of the school year, local schools are working to curb these outbreaks. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nearly-170-whooping-cough-cases-reported-in-two-months-chickenpox-outbreaks-impact-three-schools on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WhoopingCough #ChickenpoxOutbreak #Vaccination #WashingtonState

In this update, several Washington legislative races remain too close to call, with Democrat Adrian Cortes and Republican Brad Benton locked in a tight contest in the 18th Legislative District. Listen as we cover election updates, leadership changes, and what’s at stake for Washington’s future. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/some-washington-races-still-undecided-democrats-elect-new-senate-leadership on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonSenate #Elections24 #WashingtonState

Join us to hear about the Clark County Commission on Aging’s final meeting of the year, where the group will review 2024 accomplishments and recognize Silver Citizen Award recipients Bev Jones and Larry Smith. Learn more about how to attend or view this meeting and the Commission’s plans for the future. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-to-hold-last-meeting-of-the-year-on-nov-20 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #CommissionOnAging #SilverCitizenAward #WashingtonState

In this update, Clark County Sheriff's Office detectives recently arrested nine individuals at the Hazel Dell Target in Vancouver for various retail theft-related offenses. Officers recovered thousands in stolen merchandise, weapons, and drug paraphernalia. Learn more about these efforts to combat organized crime in Clark County. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nine-arrested-in-clark-county-sheriffs-office-retail-theft-mission on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #RetailTheft #CCSO #HazelDellTarget

Tune in to learn about a basement fire in Vancouver that occurred early this morning, where a quick response by the Vancouver Fire Department ensured all residents escaped safely. Firefighters controlled the fire within 20 minutes. For the full story, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/early-morning-basement-fire-in-vancouver on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #EarlyMorningFire #VancouverFireDepartment #WashingtonState

Hear about a recent power outage in Vancouver, affecting over 2,600 residents after a vehicle collided with a power pole along Fourth Plain Blvd. Clark Public Utilities swiftly restored service, but it brings attention to outage prevention in high-traffic areas. For the full story, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/area-residents-experience-brief-power-outage on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #PowerOutage #Vancouver #WashingtonState

Washington state’s Initiative 2066 keeps natural gas as an option, impacting energy choices and housing affordability. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/natural-gas-protection-initiative-approved-by-voters www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #naturalgas #energychoice #housingaffordability

Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the impact of WA Cares remaining mandatory after Initiative 2124’s failure. Learn about potential budget impacts and future payroll taxes. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-participation-in-wa-cares-will-continue-to-be-mandatory www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WACares #payrolltax #financialplanning #Washingtonstate

Expect delays on SR 500 in Vancouver, November 12-15, with lane and ramp closures for construction on a new pedestrian overcrossing. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-sr-500-for-single-lane-and-ramp-closures-in-vancouver-nov-12-15/ www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #SR500 #roadclosures #WSDOT #VancouverWA

Vancouver’s Ann Donnelly addresses ballot box security and transparency in an open letter. Hear her call for surveillance cameras at ballot boxes and a timely release of investigation findings. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-would-advise-that-our-energies-now-go-into-making-sure-cameras-are-added-to-the-ballot-boxes/ www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ballotboxsecurity #publicsafety #electionsecurity