Clark County Today News

Camas Days, with this year’s theme “America the Beautiful” is a two-day event to celebrate all things Camas, with music, food, arts, parades, and, yes, even bathtub races.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/camas-already-getting-ready-for-camas-days-on-july-26-27/

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As cars have inspired artists for years, ‘Car Culture’ is on display this summer at Corridor Gallery in downtown Vancouver, and this weekend there is an opportunity to see some vintage vehicles and meet the artists.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/meet-the-artists-for-car-culture-at-corridor-gallery-on-june-22/

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Government officials across Washington state are signing a policy pledge that prioritizes a “treatment-first” approach to lowering the state’s rate of homelessness.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-officials-sign-pledge-to-shift-to-treatment-first-homelessness-approach/

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Brush Prairie’s Troop 475 will be honoring five of its members who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the top ran for Boy Scouts of America.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/brush-prairie-boy-scouts-troop-475-to-honor-five-new-eagle-scouts/

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The Clark County Council is looking for a volunteer who resides near the former Larch Corrections Center to serve on the Larch Correction Center Task Force.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-volunteer-for-larch-corrections-center-task-force/

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A new report finds public school enrollment is declining in America's most populous cities, even as staffing levels and spending have increased.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-school-enrollment-declining-in-wa-across-the-nation-as-spending-increases/

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The Ridgefield School District recently announced that a summary of the bond survey results will be presented at the next board of directors meeting.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-bond-survey-results-to-be-shared-at-next-board-of-directors-meeting-on-wed-june-26

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On June 17, a single-car accident on NE 144th St. resulted in the death of 40-year-old Kristal Stromme of Amboy.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-investigating-single-vehicle-fatality-collision/

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Letter: Local food bank needs a closer look. Vancouver resident Greg Flakus reports the CEO of the nonprofit Clark County Food Bank earns a salary of $197,500 with an additional $30,000 in deferred compensation.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-local-food-bank-needs-a-closer-look

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The Clark County Auditor’s Auto License Office is moving from its current location at 1408 Franklin St. to the first floor of the Public Service Center located at 1300 Franklin St.

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/countys-auto-license-opening-at-its-new-location-june-27/

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