Clark County Today News

Washington health insurance rates are set to rise nearly 11 percent in 2025. In education, only 50.3 percent of students are at grade level in English and 39.7 percent in math, raising concerns. Vancouver will screen Vaxxed III: Authorized to Kill soon. The League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums. Vancouver’s recreational burn ban ends today, but outdoor burning is still restricted. CMAC will host a National POW MIA Recognition Day event this Friday.

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Washington health insurance rates are expected to rise by nearly 11% in 2025 for those using the state’s health benefit exchange. Some plans may see even higher increases, while others will remain lower. Learn more about how these changes will impact Washington residents by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-health-insurance-rates-to-jump-nearly-11-in-2025/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #healthinsurancerates #WashingtonHealthExchange #healthcarecosts #AppleHealthExpansion #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

Donald Kimball from the Washington Policy Center examines the recently released 2023-2024 K-12 Report Card, which shows low proficiency scores for Washington’s public school students. He advocates for Education Savings Accounts as a solution to help students succeed. Learn more by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-50-3-of-washington-public-school-students-at-grade-level-in-english-39-7-in-math/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #WashingtonSchools #EducationSavingsAccounts #standardizedtesting #studentlearning #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

The Washington chapter of Children’s Health Defense is hosting a Vancouver screening of "Vaxxed III: Authorized to Kill" on September 18 at Vancouver Mall 23. The documentary highlights firsthand accounts of COVID-19 vaccine injuries and hospital protocols. Reserve your tickets and learn more by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-screening-scheduled-of-vaxxed-iii-authorized-to-kill/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #VaxxedIII #VancouverScreening #ChildrensHealthDefense #InformedChoiceWashington #vaccineinjury #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

The League of Women Voters of Clark County is hosting candidate forums in advance of the November 5 election. Hear from candidates in 10 local races across Clark County. Forums will be broadcast on CVTV, with limited seating available for the public. Learn more by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-schedule-candidate-forums/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #LeagueOfWomenVoters #candidateforums #election2024 #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #Camas #BattleGround

Vancouver’s Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli has lifted the recreational burn ban effective September 17, following recent rainfall and cooler weather. Find out more about the updated guidelines for campfires and outdoor fireplaces within the city limits. Read the full story by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouvers-recreational-burn-ban-ends-tuesday-sept-17/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #VancouverBurnBan #recreationalfires #outdoorfireplaces #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

Clark County honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 20, with a special event hosted by the Community Military Appreciation Committee in Vancouver. Guest speakers include the son of an MIA service member, and ceremonies such as a dove release and the Missing Man Table. Find out more by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/cmac-to-host-event-for-national-pow-mia-recognition-day-on-friday-sept-20/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #NationalPOWMIARecognitionDay #POWMIA #veterangroups #doveRelease #honorsceremony #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver

Clark County’s burn ban on recreational fires has been lifted, effective September 17, due to favorable weather conditions. However, the outdoor burning ban continues until September 30. Find out more about the rules for recreational fires and safety guidelines by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-lifts-recreational-fire-ban-outdoor-burning-ban-in-place-through-sept-30/ on ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #recreationalfireban #burnban #firepits #campfires #ClarkCountyWa #firesafety #localnews #Vancouver

Good morning, Clark County! A Vancouver woman earns gold at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Championship, W-A Cares reveals future spending policies, and property tax payments are due soon. We’ve also got updates on the Klineline Pond shelter, and a Camas council member’s recent arrest. Listen to the latest sports podcast for high school football highlights. Follow Clark County Today for all your local news!

Micah Robison and the Skyview football team pull off a dramatic comeback victory against Graham Kapowsin, rallying from a 17-point deficit to win 21-17. Robison reflects on the family atmosphere of the team and the importance of perseverance. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-micah-robisons-commitment-shines-at-skyview/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #MicahRobison #SkyviewFootball #FootballVictory #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWa #LocalSports #Football24