Yacolt's red, white, and blue road striping sparked a countywide debate, a chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview killed two, Rep. John Ley warned I-5 toll forecasts may fall short, and hundreds gathered at Fort Vancouver to honor the fallen. URLHERE #ClarkCounty #YacoltStripes #I5Bridge #LongviewWA #MemorialDay #ColumbiaRiverSoccer #RidgefieldRaptors #SouthwestWashington #WashingtonState

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A red, white and blue road striping project in Yacolt has sparked community debate after a single complaint raised questions about patriotic displays on public roads. Supporters tie the project to America's 250th anniversary. Clark County Today wants to know where you stand. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit/ #Yacolt #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyToday #PatrioticDisplays #CommunitySpirit #WashingtonState #America250 #Poll

Rep. John Ley of the 18th Legislative District calls out Washington State's failure to open the Brockmann Campus — a completed, $42 million, 48-bed mental health facility north of WSU Vancouver that received only $600,000 for a "warm closure" instead of clinical operations. Advocates say the delay is costing lives. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/ #BrockmannCampus #MentalHealth #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #DSHS #CivilCommitment #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #PublicPrivatePartnership #SouthwestWashington

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Longview Superintendent Karen Cloninger faces felony witness tampering charges after school officials allegedly knew of sexual assault allegations at Mark Morris High School more than a week before police were notified. Four other employees are on administrative leave. Community members packed Tuesday's board meeting demanding resignations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/parents-call-for-resignation-of-longview-school-board-amid-sex-assault-investigation/ #LongviewSchools #KarenCloninger #MarkMorrisHighSchool #SchoolBoardAccountability #WashingtonState #StudentSafety #SexAssaultInvestigation #CowlitzCounty

A spring 2026 AWB survey finds 24% of Washington employers actively considering leaving the state — nearly triple the rate from winter 2025. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the tax hikes, B&O surcharges, and regulatory pressures driving companies to Idaho, Utah, and Tennessee. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #BusinessExodus #SmallBusiness #TaxPolicy #WashingtonPolitics #AWB #Economy #Regulations #Politics

Fifteen elected Clark County Charter Review Commissioners are available to meet with community groups and are holding town halls in each of the five county council districts. Remaining sessions are scheduled for June 6, 7, and 14 in Camas, Battle Ground, and Vancouver. Any recommended charter changes must go to a countywide vote in November 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/countys-charter-review-commissioners-available-to-meet-with-community-groups/ #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #LocalGovernment #Vancouver #Washington #CommunityInput #TownHall #ClarkCountyToday

David Kuhnhausen, former interim director of Portland's Permitting and Development bureau, has been appointed to lead Clark County's Community Development Department. County Manager Kathleen Otto cited his record of streamlining processes and building collaborative relationships. He starts June 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/david-kuhnhausen-selected-as-countys-community-development-director/ #ClarkCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Vancouver #WashingtonState #LocalGovernment #Permitting #ClarkCountyToday

The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is investigating a non-fatal officer-involved shooting in Vancouver involving the VPD. The man, armed with a knife, was critically injured after refusing commands to drop the weapon — making this OII's first non-fatal use-of-force case since December 2024. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oii-investigating-non-fatal-use-of-deadly-force-that-occurred-in-vancouver-tuesday/ #OII #VancouverPD #OfficerInvolvedShooting #PublicSafety #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LawEnforcement

Washington and Oregon transportation commissions meet jointly on June 5 to review traffic and revenue analysis that will shape toll rates on the I-5 Columbia River bridge. Tolling is expected to start on the existing bridge when new bridge construction begins, currently planned for 2028. The public can attend via Zoom and submit written comments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-oregon-transportation-commissions-to-discuss-interstate-5-bridge-tolling/ #I5Bridge #Tolling #ColumbiaRiver #WashingtonState #Oregon #Transportation #ClarkCounty #BridgeReplacement #PublicMeeting

A single-motorcycle crash on NE Worthington Rd. near Yacolt on Wednesday evening turned fatal after the rider was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to an area hospital. The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/yacolt-area-motorcycle-collision-results-in-fatality/ #ClarkCounty #Yacolt #PublicSafety #CCSO #FatalCrash #MotorcycleAccident #WashingtonState

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