Clark County Today News

Clark County Public Works will repair parking lots at Hockinson Meadows and Pacific Community Parks, causing temporary closures. Learn more about the schedule and how it might affect your visit at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-to-repair-portions-of-parking-lots-at-pacific-community-park-and-hockinson-meadows-community-park/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #HockinsonMeadowsPark #ParkingLotRepairs #ClarkCountyParks #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

ODOT faces a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and seeks new taxes to address the state's transportation infrastructure needs, including the I-5 Bridge Replacement. Learn more about how this impacts commuters and taxpayers at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odot-has-a-1-7-billion-annual-funding-shortfall-and-wants-new-taxes/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ODOT #TransportationFunding #I5BridgeReplacement #TrafficCongestion #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

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The American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 in Vancouver starts the new fiscal year with new leadership and a focus on supporting veterans and youth. Learn more about their mission and upcoming events at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/american-legion-smith-reynolds-post-14-and-auxiliary-unit-open-fiscal-year-with-new-leadership/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #AmericanLegionPost14 #VeteransSupport #YouthDevelopment #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Washington gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert exchanged sharp words during their first televised debate, tackling issues like public safety, homelessness, climate change, and abortion. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-reichert-exchange-jabs-during-gubernatorial-debate/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #FergusonReichertDebate #WashingtonGovernorRace #PublicSafety #ClimateChange #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Elizabeth New Hovde from the Washington Policy Center shares her thoughts on the need for transparency in salary negotiations between the state and public employee unions. She argues that private negotiations benefit no one and calls for more openness in the process. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-worker-contract-secrecy-benefits-no-one/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #StateWorkerContracts #UnionTransparency #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ElizabethNewHovde #Opinion #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

The Washougal School District recently swore in Jane Long as its newest school board member. She will represent Director District 2 through 2025 and brings a wealth of experience in community service and human resources. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-board-welcomes-new-board-member/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashougalSchoolBoard #JaneLong #CommunityService #EducationLeadership #WashougalWa #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Clark County Superior Court Adult Drug Court will celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 25th with a special event at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a buffet dinner and presentation. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/superior-court-adult-drug-court-recognizes-25-year-anniversary-with-tribute-celebration/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #AdultDrugCourt #NationalRecoveryMonth #ClarkCollege #SubstanceUseTreatment #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Vancouver holds a moving Patriot Day ceremony, 23 years after Sept. 11, honoring the sacrifices of first responders and military members. Hear reflections from city officials, including Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Police Chief Jeff Mori, and Fire Deputy Chief Tony Fletcher. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-salutes-all-affected-by-sept-11-2001-with-a-morning-ceremony/ on ClarkCountyToday.com to read more. #Sept11 #PatriotDay #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County is going out to bid for the sale of Tri-Mountain Golf Course, with hopes of keeping it as a golf course. Local golfers express concerns about potential closures, as several courses in Washington have shut down in recent years. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-to-go-out-to-bid-for-sale-of-tri-mountain-golf-course/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

In today's rundown: gubernatorial debates, election prep, the release of a key environmental statement, and more from the Vancouver City Council and Commission on Aging.

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