Clark County Today News

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center discusses the rise in paid family and medical leave (PFML) premium rates and how it impacts Washington workers, particularly those who may not benefit from the program. Read the full opinion piece at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-up-up-and-away-goes-a-tax-on-workers-wages on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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In this audio version, we explore how area residents can prepare for holiday expenses with tips from Kristen Gillis of OnPoint Community Credit Union. Rising credit card debt and increasing interest rates make it more important than ever to create a holiday budget, manage spending, and consider proactive steps for financial stability. To hear more and find detailed strategies for reducing debt, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/area-bank-manager-offers-tips-for-financial-planning-during-the-holiday-season on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#financialplanning #holidaybudget #creditcarddebt #budgetingtips #OnPointCU #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Learn more about the future safety improvements coming to SR 500 in Vancouver! WSDOT invites the public to an open house on Oct. 29 to discuss pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades. Can't attend? Take the online survey starting Oct. 30. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-invited-to-open-house-to-learn-about-future-improvements-on-sr-500-in-vancouver-oct-29 on ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Clark County has agreed to settle a lawsuit over the 2020 deputy-involved shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr. The county will pay $1.25 million to his family. Learn more about the case and what this means for the future at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-settles-lawsuit-regarding-2020-deputy-involved-shooting on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #KevinPetersonJr #ClarkCountySheriff #LawsuitSettlement #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Bart Hansen is the new VP of Business Development for the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), where he’ll lead membership and growth initiatives. Learn more about his journey and the future of BIAW at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/biaw-hires-bart-hansen-as-vp-of-business-development on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#BartHansen #BIAW #Homebuilding #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

In a politically charged contest for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a delicate balancing act in her re-election campaign. Read more about how her strategy is playing out against Joe Kent as they vie for voter support. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-washington-democrat-who-sees-a-political-toll-if-she-reveals-her-vote-for-president on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for the full story.

#Elections24 #MarieGluesenkampPerez #JoeKent #WashingtonPolitics #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The 2024 Clark County Prayer Breakfast will be “Out of this World” with keynote speaker and retired astronaut Jeffrey Williams. Join the community for this special event as we honor leaders and hear stories from space. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-prayer-breakfast-is-out-of-this-world-in-2024/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com to learn more and secure your tickets.

#ClarkCountyWa #PrayerBreakfast #JeffreyWilliams #CommunityNews #Leadership #FaithEvent #LocalNews

In her latest opinion column, Nancy Churchill explains why it’s crucial for Washington voters to cast their ballots early. Learn about the benefits of early voting, signature verification, and how to track your ballot. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-bank-your-vote on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for the full story.

#VoteEarly #BallotTracking #ElectionIntegrity #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #Election2024

WSDOT is ready for winter, and they want you to be too! Learn about the latest snow and ice preparations, studded tire regulations, and what you need to know before hitting the road this winter. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/snow-and-ice-preparations-underway on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for the full story.

#SnowPrep #WinterDriving #WSDOT #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #StuddedTires #WinterWeather #RoadSafety #LocalNews

Clark County’s Commission on Aging is presenting the 2024 Silver Citizen Award to Bev Jones and Larry Smith for their outstanding contributions to the community. Learn more about their service and how they’ve made a difference in Clark County. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/commission-on-aging-to-present-silver-citizen-award-to-bev-jones-and-larry-smith on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for full details.

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