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Welcome back to the Clark County Today weekly roundup, where we dive into the biggest stories shaping life here in Clark County Washington. This week, we’re talking about everything from gas price rollbacks that brought huge crowds to a Vancouver station, to the Camas School District making tough budget decisions that affect local education. Plus, we’ll look into the world’s most expensive light rail project tied to the I-5 Bridge replacement. We’ve also got football season excitement with top offensive and defensive players to watch, and we pay tribute to John Griffin, a local legend whose legacy continues to inspire.

We'll also discuss the possibility of Washington state implementing new policies to restrict cell phone use in schools and explore the impact that could have on students. And don’t miss the inspiring local story of Jose Mateo, the man behind He Walks Dogs, a Vancouver business making a difference for busy pet owners.

Stay tuned for all this and more! Make sure to visit ClarkCountyToday.com for the latest local news, submit your letters to the editor at [email protected], and don't forget to vote in our weekly poll.

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Clark County Public Health lifts the algae advisory for Vancouver Lake as water quality improves. However, caution is still advised due to the presence of harmful algae blooms. Stay informed about water safety and the latest updates from public health. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-lifts-advisory-at-vancouver-lake-after-water-quality-improves-2 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Washington State GOP has filed a legal challenge questioning King County’s use of the OmniBallot system to cure ballot signatures in the lands commissioner primary recount. Read more on this developing story and the legal arguments from both sides at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-gop-files-legal-challenge-to-lands-commissioner-recount-results/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

Clark County Prosecuting Attorney has hired special prosecutors in the legal case against John Ley, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/court-documents-raises-questions-about-prosecutors-handling-of-john-ley-case #JohnLey #VoterRegistrationChallenge #ElectionIntegrity #ClarkCountyProsecutor #SpecialProsecutors #WashingtonStatePolitics #AmandaMigchelbrink #PacificaLawGroup #NickBrown #TonyGolik #GregKimsey #AngusLee #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonStateLaw #LocalElections #ClarkCountyPolitics #localnews

Gas prices in Vancouver dropped for a couple of hours during a special event aimed at raising awareness for Initiative 2117, which seeks to repeal Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Let’s Go Washington hosted the Gas Rollback event, where attendees, including Joe Kent and other local politicians, discussed the impact of gas taxes on the state. Tune in to hear the full story and visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lets-go-washington-brings-gas-rollback-prices-to-vancouver-station/ to read more.

Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center breaks down four controversial bills that died in 2024 but may return in 2025. Learn more about these bills and what their impact could be. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-four-bad-bills-that-died-in-2024-but-may-be-back-in-2025/ #legislativesession #rentcontrol #propertytax #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Battle Ground Police served a search warrant at Relax Health Spa in an ongoing investigation into alleged prostitution. Evidence was recovered, and the investigation is ongoing. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bg-police-serve-search-warrant-in-illicit-massage-parlor-operation/. #BattleGroundPolice #illicitmassageparlor #searchwarrant #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center now offers 24/7 cardiac care, saving lives in Clark County. Learn more about the expansion and how it benefits our growing community. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legacy-salmon-creek-medical-center-expands-cardiac-care-24-7/. #cardiaccare #PCIprocedure #STEMI #hearthealth #emergencycare #LegacySalmonCreek #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Doug Dahl from The Wise Drive addresses why police rarely ticket pedestrians walking on the wrong side of the road. He explains Washington state law, the importance of facing traffic, and whether ticketing would improve pedestrian safety. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-walking-the-wrong-way/ #pedestriansafety #walkingrules #roadsafety #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #TargetZero #localnews

Work on the Southbound I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge near Woodland wraps up early, with all lanes set to reopen this Sunday, Sept. 8. This project, completed by WSDOT and M.J. Hughes Construction, includes deck repairs, expansion joint modifications, and a new polyester concrete overlay to extend the life of the bridge and improve travel for the community. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/southbound-i-5-north-fork-lewis-river-bridge-work-near-woodland-wraps-up-ahead-of-schedule/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.