Clark County Today News

Clark County Today shares the inspiring story of Toby Magyar, a Columbia Adventist Academy senior who is using her baking skills to raise funds for Bumi Sehat, a birthing center in Bali, Indonesia. Through her senior project, Toby is selling baked goods to support the clinic’s mission of providing free medical care to underprivileged women. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/students-passion-for-baking-will-help-raise-funds-for-medical-clinic-in-bali-indonesia on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #TobyMagyar #BakingForCharity #ClarkCountyWa #Fundraising #Youth #LocalNews

Nancy Churchill, from Dangerous Rhetoric, shares her thoughts on Washington state’s 2024 election, urging voters to focus on the important but often overlooked races for state treasurer and insurance commissioner. Learn more about the candidates running for these roles and how their work could impact state finances and insurance policies. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-election-prep-treasurer-and-insurance-commissioner on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VoteByMail #SharonHanek #PhilFortunato #Politics #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Clark County Public Health is warning the community about the dangers posed by unpermitted food carts operating outside the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater. These makeshift carts, selling hot dogs after concerts, lack essential food safety measures, such as proper refrigeration and handwashing facilities, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses like salmonella and E. coli. Public Health urges residents to only purchase food from permitted vendors, who undergo regular safety inspections. Find out more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/unsafe-food-practices-at-unpermitted-food-carts-are-increasing-risk-for-foodborne-illness/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #FoodSafety #ClarkCountyWa #PublicHealth #LocalNews #Ridgefield

In this episode, Clark County Today covers an important meeting between the Washington and Oregon transportation commissions to discuss toll rates and policies for the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River. The meeting will be held on October 1 in Vancouver, and the public is encouraged to attend in person or virtually. Learn more about the tolling process, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, and how these decisions may affect the region. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-oregon-transportation-commissions-to-meet-about-interstate-5-bridge-tolling on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashingtonState #Transportation #BridgeTolling #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

In today’s Morning Rundown: Joe Kent and Heidi St. John join forces in the 3rd Congressional District race, Chris Reykdal seeks billions for Washington schools, a letter to the editor voices opposition to new Camas taxes, Clark County schedules an open house for the Klineline Pond Project, and free composting workshops are available. Stay updated with the latest stories from Clark County today.

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Former Republican opponents Joe Kent and Heidi St. John have joined forces in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. They will appear together at an event in Ridgefield to discuss the future of Southwest Washington and the importance of unity among voters. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/joe-kent-and-heidi-st-john-agree-to-team-up-for-3rd-congressional-district-race/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #JoeKent #HeidiStJohn #3rdCongressionalDistrict #Republicans #SouthwestWashington #politics #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Chris Reykdal, Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction, is calling for billions in additional state funding to close a $4 billion annual gap in K-12 education. This proposal includes funds for special education, social workers, and paraeducator training. For more information, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/multi-billion-dollar-election-cycle-request-from-reykdal-for-washington-schools on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #ChrisReykdal #educationfunding #specialeducation #WashingtonSchools #budgetproposal #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Camas resident Gary Perman shares his concerns about the city’s proposal for a new sales tax and vehicle registration fee for road maintenance. Perman believes these measures place an unfair financial burden on low-income residents and calls for a more transparent and comprehensive solution. Read the full letter by Gary Perman at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-of-camas-proposed-sales-tax-and-vehicle-registration-fee/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #salesTax #vehicleRegistration #roadMaintenance #CamasWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Public Works Parks will hold an open house on October 9th to share the master plan for improvements at Salmon Creek Regional Park, specifically the Klineline Pond area. Planned updates include accessibility improvements, playground and splash pad replacements. Attend the open house in person or online to learn more. For full details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-to-hold-oct-9-open-house-on-salmon-creek-regional-park-klineline-pond-project/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #SalmonCreekPark #KlinelinePond #parkimprovements #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering free workshops on composting and sustainable living strategies, both in person and online. Learn how to reduce your environmental impact through methods like backyard composting, worm composting, and green cleaning. To register and for more details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/free-in-person-and-online-workshops-promote-composting-and-sustainable-living-2/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #composting #sustainableliving #ClarkCounty #greenliving #recycling #foodwaste #wormcomposting #ClarkCountyWa #localnews