Clark County Today News

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

Washington state could soon see restrictions on cell phone use in schools, following new guidelines issued by Superintendent Chris Reykdal. Learn more about the potential changes and the debate surrounding them by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-could-be-next-state-to-restrict-cell-phone-usage-in-schools/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashingtonState #CellPhoneRestrictions #ChrisReykdal #StudentMentalHealth #SchoolPolicies #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Christopher Blancas, a suspect in more than 30 retail thefts in Hazel Dell, was arrested by CCSO deputies on August 27th. Learn more about the arrest and the impact of organized retail theft in Clark County by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-deputies-arrest-prolific-retail-theft-suspect-involved-in-30-plus-hazel-dell-thefts/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #RetailTheft #HazelDell #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #CCSO #OrganizedTheft #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Youth hunters in Clark County are invited to participate in a special pheasant hunt hosted by the Vancouver Wildlife League and WDFW on September 14-15. Learn more about this unique opportunity and the safety measures in place for the event by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/vancouver-wildlife-league-and-wdfw-host-youth-pheasant-hunt-sept-14-15/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverWildlifeLeague #WDFW #YouthPheasantHunt #ClarkCounty #Hunting #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

A Vancouver man was assaulted with a golf club by a family member in the early hours of August 30th. The suspect fled the scene, and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Learn more about this incident and the ongoing search for the suspect by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-man-assaulted-with-golf-club/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Vancouver #Assault #GolfClub #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #Investigation #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Joe Kent has been added to the National Republican Congressional Committee's 2024 Young Guns program, joining a group of candidates supported in their congressional campaigns. This program is crucial in helping candidates like Kent build strong campaigns to win against their Democratic opponents. Learn more about Kent’s journey and the goals of the Young Guns program by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/joe-kent-one-of-four-candidates-added-to-2024-young-guns-program/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #JoeKent #YoungGunsProgram #NRCC #WashingtonState #Election2024 #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Discover how Washington state is using Climate Commitment Act revenue to support community organizations and tribes with $4 million in grants. This episode dives into the details of how these funds are distributed and their impact on local communities. Listen to the full story by TJ Martinell with The Center Square Washington. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-doles-out-14-million-of-cca-revenue-to-organizations-tribes/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #GrantMoney #CommunityOrganizations #Tribes #DOH #EnvironmentalHealth #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Clark County Today Sports Podcast, August 30, 2024: Reporter Paul Valencia is joined by school administrators Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore to discuss the upcoming high school football season, with a spotlight on the six teams in the region with new head coaches. They also touch on the latest updates with the Mariners and speculate on new fast food burger joints coming to Vancouver. Don’t miss the lively conversation on ClarkCountyToday.com. LISTEN: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-aug-30-2024-were-back-with-high-school-football-season-just-a-week-away/

In today’s Clark County Today Morning Rundown for August Thirtieth, Two Thousand Twenty-Four, we cover C-TRAN’s upcoming zero-emission buses as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project and the Ten Thousand-page environmental statement that’s on the horizon. Paul Valencia’s opinion column delves into the legalities of rummaging through recycling bins, and we want your thoughts on the rise in recycling bin theft. Plus, we highlight an upcoming dinner meeting with the Clark County Republican Women, Vancouver’s revamped grant application process for tourism, and an important health warning for Lacamas Lake. Stay informed and get involved with Clark County Today!

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Clark County Today invites the community to participate in this week's poll, asking what should be done about the rising recycling bin thefts. Options include stricter enforcement, public awareness, and providing legal alternatives. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-do-you-think-should-be-done-to-address-the-increase-in-recycling-bin-theft/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com to read the full story and cast your vote. #recycling #theft #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #publicawareness #lawenforcement #communityengagement #Opinion #Poll