Clark County Today News

Vancouver Clinic expands with a new physical therapy clinic at Skyview Station, offering specialized care in hand therapy, pediatrics, pelvic floor, and more. Listen for details on this new location in Salmon Creek, opening November 4. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-clinic-expands-new-clinic-opens-at-skyview-station on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for more information.

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Clark County Planning Commission reschedules the Oct. 31 hearing to Nov. 7 to discuss public testimony and environmental review for the county’s growth management plan. Listen to the latest updates and visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oct-31-county-planning-commission-hearing-rescheduled-to-nov-7 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com to read the full story.

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All God’s Children International, based in Vancouver, is close to reaching its $22 million goal for the Unlocking Hope campaign. The funds raised will help transform the lives of over 1.2 million vulnerable children worldwide by empowering local leaders and disrupting trauma. Learn more and donate to the campaign at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/all-gods-children-international-seeks-donations-for-its-unlocking-hope-campaign on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #AllGodsChildren #UnlockingHope #ChildAdvocacy #Nonprofit #VulnerableChildren #TraumaDisruption #Colombia #GlobalImpact #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Washougal resident Anne Haller voices her support for Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in her letter to the editor, praising Perez for her independent and moderate approach to representing Southwest Washington in Congress. She contrasts Perez’s leadership with her opponent Joe Kent, who she describes as far-right. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-perez-offers-sw-wa-common-sense-independent-representation to read the full letter at www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #MarieGluesenkampPerez #JoeKent #3rdCongressionalDistrict #IndependentRepresentation #WashingtonState #Elections24 #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Washington state has dropped in WalletHub’s rankings of the safest states in America, falling to No. 18. The report highlights high crime rates, a shortage of law enforcement officers, and other safety concerns. Despite strong ratings for emergency preparedness, Washington struggles with public safety challenges. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-wa-drops-in-safest-state-rankings-due-to-high-crime-dearth-of-cops on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Liv Finne from the Washington Policy Center sheds light on the dramatic increase in education spending over the last decade, questioning why so much money has gone toward administrative positions instead of improving student learning. With a $30.6 billion budget and slowing enrollment, Finne asks why lawmakers are funding jobs for adults instead of focusing on students. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-education-spending-has-doubled-in-10-years-and-most-of-the-money-went-to-hiring-administrators-and-non-teachers/ to read the full story at www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #EducationSpending #PublicSchools #LivFinne #WashingtonPolicyCenter #StudentLearning #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses how Initiative 2124 could change the WA Cares program, making it optional for workers and allowing them to keep more of their wages. She explains why many workers, including those with low incomes, can’t afford WA Cares as it currently stands and why the program's lifetime benefit may not be enough for many. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-2124-would-allow-workers-to-keep-more-of-their-earnings to read the full column at www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Journey Theater is bringing the iconic Pixar film Finding Nemo to the stage this November with Finding Nemo Jr. Performances will be held at Manor Evangelical Church in Battle Ground, featuring Katie McKenzie as Marlin and Isaac Wood as Nemo. The production will showcase the heartfelt adventure of Marlin searching for his son across the ocean, with other beloved characters like Dory and Crush. Get your tickets now for this family-friendly event! Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/journey-theater-presents-finding-nemo-jr-with-performances-in-november to read the full story on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Jim McConnell, a resident of Cascade Park, shares his concerns with the Vancouver City Council in this letter to the editor. He opposes proposed changes to McGillivray Blvd and calls on residents to support the Save Our Streets effort. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-a-letter-to-members-of-the-vancouver-city-council

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Clark County educator Erin Lark expresses her support for 18th Legislative District candidate John Zingale, highlighting his dedication to public education and the community. 🎒📚 Read more about why Zingale is the right choice for Clark County’s future at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-john-zingale-has-his-sights-on-a-brighter-future-for-the-community

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