Clark County Today News

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses how the WA Cares program negatively impacts low-income workers, collecting taxes for a future benefit they may never receive. Learn more about her critique of the program and Initiative 2124 at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-cares-harms-low-income-workers-today-for-a-maybe-benefit-tomorrow on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#WACares #Initiative2124 #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #longtermcare

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center warns of the challenges brought on by rising minimum wages in Washington. He explains how increased wages can lead to job losses, reduced hours, and inflation. Find out more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-minimum-wage-fever-isnt-passing on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#MinimumWage #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SmallBusiness

The Clark County Arts Commission has honored sculptor James Lee Hansen with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for his incredible contributions to the local and international art scene. Learn more about Hansen’s legacy and achievements at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/arts-commission-presents-james-lee-hansen-with-lifetime-achievement-award on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#JamesLeeHansen #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWa #ArtAward

Donna Goddard has been appointed as the new Clark County Fire Marshal. Learn more about her experience and her plans for enhancing fire safety and risk reduction efforts in Clark County. For more details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-donna-goddard-as-county-fire-marshal on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#FireMarshal #FireSafety #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

A 16-year-old student was arrested after posting a bomb threat on Snapchat, targeting Heritage High School in Vancouver. Authorities found no evidence of an actual bomb. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sixteen-year-old-arrested-for-bomb-threat-at-heritage-high-school on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#HeritageHighSchool #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverWa

Let’s Go Washington rolled back gas prices by $1 per gallon for two hours in Vancouver as part of their push for Initiative 2117. Learn how this event is raising awareness about Washington’s gas taxes and potential savings for drivers. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lets-go-washington-rolls-back-gas-prices-in-vancouver-again on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for the full story.

#GasPriceRollback #LetsGoWashington #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #LowerGasPrices #VancouverWa

Get ready for the Fall Bazaar and Craft Show at the North Clark Historical Museum on Oct. 25-26. Find out more about the event and how to support local artists while contributing to the museum’s preservation efforts at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/fall-bazaar-and-craft-show-set-for-oct-25-26 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#FallBazaar #CraftShow #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #CommunityNews

The Vancouver Lake Symposium on October 17 will bring together community groups and agencies to discuss efforts to improve water quality. Learn more about the event and how you can participate at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oct-17-symposium-to-bring-community-together-to-discuss-vancouver-lake-water-quality on ClarkCountyToday.com.

#VancouverLake #WaterQuality #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Heads up, Vancouver travelers! SR 500 will be closed in both directions on the night of Oct. 17 as crews work to set girders for a new pedestrian overcrossing. Stay informed about the closure and detour routes by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-an-overnight-full-closure-of-sr-500-in-vancouver-oct-17 on ClarkCountyToday.com.

#SR500Closure #WSDOT #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Public Works will host an open house on Oct. 22 to present the 2025–2030 Stormwater Capital Plan. The plan outlines several projects to update, repair, and build stormwater infrastructure to protect clean water and reduce pollutants. Learn more about these critical initiatives by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oct-22-open-house-to-share-information-about-future-county-stormwater-projects on ClarkCountyToday.com.

#StormwaterInfrastructure #CleanWater #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #StormwaterProjects