Clark County Today News

Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center highlights the need for transparency in state-employee salary negotiations, especially with a looming public employee walkout. Discover her insights on this important issue by reading the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-labor-day-week-will-be-followed-by-state-employee-walkout/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #PublicEmployeeWalkout #StateEmployeeNegotiations #TaxpayerDollars #PublicSpending #ElizabethNewHovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Clark County Public Works is set to replace Field 4-5 at Luke Jensen Sports Park in Vancouver this September. The project will cause some temporary closures and inconveniences but aims to improve the park’s facilities for the community. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-to-replace-luke-jensen-sports-park-field-number-4-5-in-september/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #LukeJensenSportsPark #FieldReplacement #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Construction #ParkImprovements

State of the Fair: Clark County shows its love with record attendance and safe, family fun. Listen to an engaging summary of this year’s Clark County Fair, where attendance soared, food sales reached new heights, and the carnival had its best year yet. Tune in for a look at what’s to come in 2025. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-of-the-fair-clark-county-shows-its-love-of-the-clark-county-fair/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyFair2024 #StateOfTheFair #JohnMorrison #Attendance #Carnival #Vendors #Grandstands #FoodSales #BeerAndWineSales #TuffTrucks #MonsterTrucks #Concerts #DinoEncounters #FairgroundsTraffic #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Vancouver is considering a new performing arts venue downtown, potentially seating between 400 and 600 people, to enhance the local arts scene and downtown vibrancy. Learn more about the city's exploration of this exciting project. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-looking-into-potential-performing-arts-venue-in-downtown-area/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverPerformingArts #DowntownVancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WebbMGMT #LocalArts #VancouverSymphony #CommunityEngagement #LocalNews

The Battle Ground Police Department recently introduced Rafferty, a two-year-old Labrador, as their new comfort dog. Rafferty will support both officers and the community by providing emotional assistance during crises and enhancing mental health resources. Learn more about how this unique program is making a difference. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/battle-ground-police-welcome-comfort-dog-rafferty/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #BattleGroundPoliceDepartment #ComfortDog #Rafferty #PoliceK9Units #MentalHealthResources #CommunityEngagement #CrimeVictims #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Columbia Play Project, based in Vancouver, Washington, celebrates four years of serving Clark County Washington with its mobile children’s museum. With over 50,000 residents served, the nonprofit now aims to bring a full-scale children’s museum to the region. Learn more about their "Dream the Museum" campaign and how it will benefit the community. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/columbia-play-project-celebrates-four-years/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ColumbiaPlayProject #ChildrensMuseum #ExploratoryPlay #ClarkCountyWa #STREAMEducation #MobileMuseum #Nonprofit #VancouverWa #LocalNews

Tom Schenk of Amboy shares his concerns in a letter to the editor about selective law enforcement by Democrat officials, particularly in Washington state. Schenk highlights issues such as the enforcement of Initiative 1639, the passage of HB 1240, and the implications for 2nd Amendment rights. He also discusses the broader impact on civil rights and public safety. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-bob-ferguson-and-other-democrat-elected-officials-nationwide-pick-and-choose-which-laws-to-enforce-and-which-ones-to-ignore/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #BobFerguson #DemocratElectedOfficials #WashingtonState #SecondAmendmentRights #UnconstitutionalLaws #SupremeCourt #Olympia #HB1240 #IllegalAliens #FederalGovernment #CivilRights #Amboy #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

In this episode, we remember John Griffin, a revered educator and coach in Clark County Washington, who left a lasting legacy. John Griffin dedicated decades of his life to mentoring students and athletes, making a profound impact on the community. Learn more about his inspiring journey and the lives he touched. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/in-memoriam-john-griffin-was-always-at-the-top-of-his-game/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #JohnGriffin #CamasHighSchool #BasketballCoach #Mentor #Educator #StateChampionship #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

In today’s Morning Rundown for August 31st, we dive into the most expensive light rail project in the world, part of the I-5 Bridge Replacement. Washington could soon limit cell phone use in schools to enhance student focus. Hazel Dell sees justice as CCSO deputies apprehend a retail theft suspect tied to over 30 crimes. Young hunters in Vancouver will get their chance at the annual youth pheasant hunt. We also cover a disturbing golf club assault in Vancouver, and Joe Kent's addition to the 2024 Young Guns program. Washington State's recent allocation of $14 million of CCA revenue to local groups and tribes is also highlighted. Plus, share your thoughts in our poll about the surge in recycling bin theft. And don’t miss our latest sports podcast as high school football kicks off!

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Discover the staggering costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project's light rail extension into Vancouver, potentially making it the world's most expensive. Learn how it compares to global rail megaprojects in this detailed analysis. Read the full story by John Ley at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/i-5-bridge-replacement-project-has-the-worlds-most-expensive-light-rail/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #worldsmostexpensivelightrail #InterstateBridgeReplacement #TriMetMAXYellow #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #Transportation