Clark County Today News

Get ready to vote! Washington's November 5 General Election is just around the corner, and county elections offices are preparing to mail ballots this Friday. More than 4.9 million registered voters will have a chance to weigh in on statewide initiatives, presidential candidates, and key state executive offices like Governor and Attorney General. Local races, including county commissioner and judicial contests, are also on the ballot. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on November 5, with 544 drop boxes and 67 voting centers available statewide. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/voting-begins-friday-for-washingtons-november-5-general-election/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Vancouver is among several Washington cities opposing voter initiatives, sparking debate about the role of local governments in political decisions. The Washington GOP argues that cities are driven by concerns over revenue loss. Learn more about the initiatives and their potential impact. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gop-chair-cities-opposed-to-initiatives-motivated-by-potential-loss-of-revenue on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Washington state is addressing a license plate shortage that left many counties without plates in September. Inmates at Correctional Industries are working to produce over 500,000 plates by mid-December. Learn about the factors behind the shortage and what the state is doing to resolve it. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-department-of-corrections-license-plate-shortage-should-end-soon on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Clark County Public Works has begun repairs on the trail bridge to the lower falls in Lacamas Regional Park. The trail has been closed since last winter due to structural issues with the footbridge. Learn more about the project and when the trail is expected to reopen. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/work-begins-to-repair-bridge-to-lower-falls-in-lacamas-regional-park on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Skyview High School’s legendary football coach Steve Kizer has announced his retirement after 21 seasons and 151 wins. Kizer has led the Storm to multiple championships, state semifinals, and a state championship game appearance. Learn about his career and what this retirement means for the future of Skyview football. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/end-of-an-era-skyview-football-coach-steve-kizer-to-retire-after-this-season on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office will soon provide full-time law enforcement services to the city of La Center. A new five-year agreement was recently approved by the Clark County Council, bringing in a Chief of Police, four deputies, and more. Learn about the contract details and what this means for La Center’s safety. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-approves-agreement-for-ccso-to-provide-law-enforcement-services-to-la-center on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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As Halloween approaches, make plans to compost your pumpkins instead of sending them to the landfill! Pumpkins left in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In Clark County, residents have several composting options, including community hubs, curbside bins, and backyard composting. Learn more about how you can keep pumpkins out of the landfill and contribute to sustainability. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/say-boo-to-landfills-by-composting-halloween-pumpkins on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is coming up this Thursday. John Ley looks at the seismic risks posed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone and how the Interstate Bridge Replacement is designed to withstand earthquakes. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-great-shakeout-earthquake-drill-scheduled-for-thursday on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Nancy Churchill, in her latest opinion column, advocates for voting 'Yes' on four key initiatives in Washington's Nov. 5 general election. These initiatives cover natural gas energy choice, capital gains tax repeal, carbon tax repeal, and opting out of state-run long-term care insurance. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-election-prep-vote-yes-on-the-initiatives/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been ranked last in the Cato Institute’s latest fiscal policy report, highlighting the impact of increased taxes and state spending during his tenure. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/walz-minnesota-ranked-last-for-fiscal-policy-out-of-all-50-states on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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