Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley, attending Legislative Page School and assisting with daily duties during his week in Olympia. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-middle-school-student-joins-rep-john-ley-in-olympia-as-a-house-page/ #JohnLey #JacksonBumala #HousePageProgram #WashingtonLegislature #ClarkCounty #YouthInGovernment #18thLegislativeDistrict

The Washington State House has approved House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, updating Washington’s alcohol warehousing statutes to allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the same framework used for wine and spirits, a change aimed at improving efficiency and flexibility for breweries and other producers statewide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pro-business-bipartisan-legislation-from-rep-stephanie-mcclintock-receives-house-approval/ #StephanieMcClintock #HB2207 #WashingtonLegislature #CraftBrewing #SmallBusiness #AlcoholPolicy #WashingtonState

The Washington State House has passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in construction products such as aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, with supporters saying the change will help manage construction costs and support infrastructure and housing projects statewide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislation-from-rep-john-ley-to-support-construction-and-infrastructure-projects-in-washington-is-passed-by-the-house/ #JohnLey #HB2605 #WashingtonLegislature #ConstructionPolicy #Infrastructure #HousingCosts #AsbestosLaw #SupplyChain

Sally Snyder of Vancouver details disruptive and alarming behavior she says she witnessed during the Feb. 11 Clark County Council meeting, raising concerns about public safety, enforcement of council rules, and the decision to place an ICE Resolution on the agenda. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-as-a-lifetime-resident-of-clark-county-i-am-disturbed-regarding-what-i-witnessed/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyCouncil #SueMarshall #ICEResolution #LetterToTheEditor #PublicSafety #Opinion

Ethan Harris of Camas and Brooklynn Haywood of Union are chasing state titles in their final high school seasons, with bi-district wins already secured and more playoff games ahead as both prepare to move on to the Big Ten at Iowa and Oregon. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/camas-union-senior-stars-ready-for-playoff-push-in-their-final-high-school-basketball-seasons/ #CamasPapermakers #UnionTitans #HighSchoolBasketball #Class4A #StateTournament #ClarkCountySports

Anna Miller, a Clark County resident and taxpayer, questions why the Clark County Council is spending time on a resolution regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing that law enforcement operations fall under the independently elected Sheriff and outlining what she believes should be the council’s true responsibilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-are-we-being-punked/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyCouncil #ICE #LocalGovernment #LetterToTheEditor

The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sexual assault allegation by 16-year-old wrestler Kallie Keeler following a Dec. 6, 2025 match, with parallel inquiries confirmed by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and district officials. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-ed-dept-investigates-puyallup-wrestlers-sexual-assault-allegation-by-trans-athlete/ #WashingtonState #TitleIX #Puyallup #EducationNews #SexualAssault #TheCenterSquare

This letter to the editor from Debra Kalz of Vancouver argues that the Clark County Council should not issue immigration-related resolutions, contends that people who enter illegally must face consequences under existing laws, and emphasizes the importance of following or formally changing immigration statutes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-people-who-have-entered-illegally-must-face-the-consequences-of-their-actions/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #LetterToTheEditor #ImmigrationLaws #Opinion #CountyCouncil

The Enspire Extravaganza returns to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., featuring more than 150 local artists, guest performances by Clay Giberson, Owen Kortz, Zachary Lenox, and the world premiere of Nicole Buetti’s The Dreamer’s Potential while supporting Enspire Arts youth scholarships and arts outreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/the-enspire-extravaganza-advancing-art-and-community-engagement-for-a-brighter-future/ #ClarkCounty #Camas #EnspireArts #YouthArts #ArtsEducation #LivePerformance #JoyceGarverTheater #CommunityEvents

Neighbors for a Better Crossing released a five-page summary challenging the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s seismic claims and financial assumptions, promoting reuse and seismic retrofits of the existing Interstate Bridge paired with an immersed tunnel alternative they say would reduce congestion and cost billions less. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibrs-systematic-disinformation-campaign-its-demise/ #PacificNorthwest #IBR #InterstateBridge #Transportation #ColumbiaRiver #Opinion