Clark County Today News

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.

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The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington was awarded $2.9 million in funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funds will help local nonprofits expand their capacity and provide technical assistance to communities in need. Read the full story and learn more about how this initiative aims to address social justice and equity issues in Clark County at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-foundation-for-southwest-washington-awarded-1-9-million-to-expand-capacity-building-grants on ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent squared off in a third debate ahead of the 3rd Congressional District election. They clashed over major issues like infrastructure, immigration, and the economy. Perez emphasized bipartisan solutions for working families, while Kent focused on national security and border control. Read the full debate breakdown at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-and-joe-kent-debate-for-the-third-time on ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Laurel Pascual, a Vancouver Washington resident, defends Joe Kent and his platform in the 3rd Congressional District race, emphasizing his support for Trump policies and border security. She shares her concerns about inflation, illegal immigration, and the fentanyl crisis, urging voters to consider Kent's positions on these critical issues. Hear her full perspective by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-joe-kent-is-not-the-enemy-that-the-democrats-try-to-make-him-out-to-be on ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Lilian Tsi Stielstra, a Clark County resident, shares her powerful story of surviving a stroke and how front-of-pack nutrition labeling could help others make healthier choices. Her letter to the FDA highlights the need for clearer, simpler food labels to combat obesity and food insecurity in our community and beyond. Listen now, and visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-how-front-of-pack-nutrition-labeling-could-help-clark-county-and-america on ClarkCountyToday.com to read the full letter.

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TriMet ridership has struggled to recover from the significant decline caused by the pandemic. In this episode, we examine the current state of ridership trends and the potential for future growth in public transportation. Learn more by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bridge-management-defends-trimets-excessive-demands-for-project on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Find out all the important details for the upcoming November 5 General and Special Election in Clark County. Learn about the ballot mailing schedule, how to request a replacement ballot, and extended office hours for voting. For more information, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nov-5-general-and-special-election-important-information-and-extended-hours on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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The 2023 Homeless Crisis Response System Report for Clark County, Washington, highlights positive outcomes, including a decrease in homelessness and improvements in re-housing efforts. However, homelessness remains a persistent challenge, especially for BIPOC communities. Learn more about the report and ongoing efforts to address this issue by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/2023-homeless-crisis-response-system-report-released on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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In this episode, we highlight the winners of the Camas Plein Air event, honoring the late Marquita Call, founder of the original competition. Portland artist Ken Klos took first place, with other local artists recognized for their outstanding work. Learn about this celebration of outdoor painting, held on the beautiful streets of downtown Camas. For more details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/winning-artists-announced-for-camas-plein-air-event on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Camas resident Anna Miller takes aim at misleading political mailers from Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, reaffirming her support for Joe Kent. Miller challenges claims made about Kent’s stance on police funding and border security, urging voters to look beyond what she describes as deceptive political tactics. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-dont-let-the-big-glossy-mailers-full-of-lies-manipulate-you on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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