Clark County Today News

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.

Frustrations rise in Vancouver as a new road design at SE 34th Street and 164th Avenue causes traffic headaches. The city’s Complete Streets changes have left drivers struggling with new lane assignments and illegal left turns. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/traffic-frustrations-rise-at-new-design-at-34th-street-and-164th-ave on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #TrafficFrustration #CompleteStreets #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Vancouver resident Debra Kalz shares her concerns about Proposition 4, arguing that the proposed property tax increase will add undue pressure on residents already struggling to afford housing. Learn more about her perspective and the implications of Proposition 4 at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-proposition-4-will-increase-the-burden-on-persons-already-struggling-with-housing-and-being-able-to-stay-in-their-homes/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Proposition4 #PropertyTaxes #HousingCrisis #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center argues that I-2124 offers a better solution to the problematic WA Cares program, restoring choice to workers and motivating lawmakers to explore more effective solutions for long-term care. Read the full opinion piece at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-2124-restores-choice-could-rightly-rid-people-of-wa-cares on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WACares #I2124 #WorkersRights #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

The Clark County Council is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Planning Commission, where they will help make recommendations on land-use planning and development in unincorporated areas. Find out how you can apply by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-seeks-volunteer-for-the-planning-commission-2 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #PlanningCommission #VolunteerOpportunity #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Eight Battle Ground High School students have earned AP Capstone awards, including five AP Capstone Diplomas and three AP Seminar and Research Certificates. Learn more about the achievements of these remarkable students and how the AP Capstone program helps them develop essential skills for future success. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/eight-battle-ground-public-school-students-earn-ap-capstone-awards on ClarkCountyToday.com. #APCapstone #AcademicAchievement #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent faced off in a heated debate, discussing key issues like the economy, border security, and energy independence. Catch the full breakdown of this second live debate on ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/congressional-candidates-square-off-in-live-debate

The "Win Washington" candidate fair in Vancouver offers voters an opportunity to meet and hear from federal and state candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot. Hosted by Firmly Planted Action, founded by Heidi St. John, this Oct. 21 event aims to provide valuable information and insights. Learn more about the participating candidates and how to get involved. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/candidate-fair-to-include-federal-state-nov-5-general-election-candidates on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Washington’s public school candidates Chris Reykdal and David Olson agree on the flaws in the state's education funding model but differ on how to address the issues. Read more about their debate and positions by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-superintendent-of-public-schools-candidates-agree-states-funding-model-flawed on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#WASchools #EducationFunding #ChrisReykdal #DavidOlson #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washington state agencies are struggling to meet electric vehicle adoption targets due to limited charging infrastructure. This story dives into the challenges they face and the push for increased funding to support the state's electrification efforts. For more details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lack-of-ev-chargers-dogging-washington-agencys-electrification-efforts on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

#ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #GreenTransportation #ClarkCountyWa #localnews