Clark County Today News

Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore, and Cale Piland discuss the possibility of bringing back full “Week 9.5” high school football games in Southwest Washington and why they think it’s a bad idea. Listen to the full episode at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-oct-9-2024-please-do-not-return-to-full-week-9-5-football-games on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Washington's minimum wage is set to increase in 2025, with the highest-in-nation rate going up to $16.66 per hour. Discover the details of this wage hike and how it will affect both workers and employers by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/washingtons-highest-in-nation-minimum-wage-to-go-up-to-16-66-an-hour-in-2025 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #minimumwage #wageincrease #WashingtonState #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #business

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses the impact of Washington’s CO2 tax on gas prices and how those prices are expected to drop if I-2117 passes. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-major-supporter-of-washingtons-co2-tax-admits-gas-prices-will-fall-if-it-is-repealed on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #CO2tax #I2117 #WashingtonState #fuelprices #ToddMyers #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

Clark County resident Dick Rylander questions why candidates are choosing not to respond to questions from voters, raising important concerns about transparency in local elections. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-candidates-choose-not-to-respond-to-questions on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #candidates #politics #ClarkCountyWa #Elections24 #localnews #WashingtonState

Sheriff John Horch will be hosting a town hall in Ridgefield on October 16th, providing updates on public safety and answering questions from the community. To learn more, read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/sheriff-horch-to-host-town-hall-in-ridgefield-on-wed-oct-16 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #SheriffJohnHorch #townhall #publicsafety #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Ridgefield

Clark County is currently seeking volunteers for the city/county Telecommunications Commission, where members will advise on cable television and telecommunications issues. This is a great opportunity for residents to get involved. Learn more by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-volunteers-for-openings-on-telecommunications-commission on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #telecommunications #volunteersneeded #cabletelevision #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

Learn how to stay informed during emergencies as the Clark County Commission on Aging wraps up its year-long series on preparedness. This month's session dives into alerts and warnings, with input from CRESA, the county's emergency services agency. Get the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-completes-emergency-preparedness-series-at-october-meeting on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Hashtags: #alerts #warnings #emergencypreparedness #CRESA #ClarkCounty #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

Nancy Churchill breaks down key races for Attorney General and U.S. Senator in the upcoming 2024 general election. With ballots being mailed in two weeks, it’s crucial to stay informed about where the candidates stand on critical issues like public safety, government overreach, and healthcare. Pete Serrano and Dr. Raul Garcia bring distinct conservative viewpoints to their respective races. Learn more about their platforms and what’s at stake in Washington. Read the full column by Nancy Churchill on https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-election-prep-attorney-general-and-senator .

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The Apple Festival in Washougal is back for its 30th anniversary at Riverside Christian School, supporting students in need of financial aid. Enjoy food, games, and more from local vendors on Sunday, October 13th. Learn more about the event by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/apple-festival-in-washougal-returns-on-sunday-oct-13 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

In the early hours of Tuesday, Vancouver Police responded to a suspicious device found near a ballot drop box. No injuries were reported, and the ballot drop box was not compromised. Learn more about this ongoing investigation by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-respond-to-suspicious-device-near-ballot-drop-box on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.