Oregon Governor Tina Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy after voters rejected Measure 120 — a new transportation tax — by 83 to 17, including a majority of Democrats. Lars Larson argues Kotek ignored ODOT mismanagement on the Abernathy Bridge, Rose Quarter, and Interstate Bridge instead of taking responsibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tone-deaf-tina-kotek-ignores-oregon-voters-tuesday-message/ #Opinion #Oregon #TinaKotek #Measure120 #ODOT #Transportation #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #Politics #PacificNorthwest

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains why Washington's suspended license law applies anywhere in the state — including private driveways. Unlicensed drivers are twice as likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and that's exactly why officers can act before a vehicle reaches the road. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-getting-a-ticket-in-your-drive-way/ #TargetZero #DougDahl #WashingtonLaw #SuspendedLicense #TrafficLaw #DrivingLaws #WiseDrive #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Opinion

Brush Prairie's Adele Anaya earned the 2026 Lovis Extraordinary Student Award — and at just nine years old, she co-founded Tix for Tots, a nonprofit that helped nearly 100 families access plays, museums, and sporting events in its first year. The Lovis Foundation, an Ohio-based nonprofit honoring students in grades 5–8, recognized Anaya for her volunteer work, performing arts achievements, and community leadership. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/area-student-recognized-by-nonprofit-celebrating-difference-makers/ #LovisfFoundation #TixForTots #YouthLeadership #ClarkCounty #BrushPrairie #CommunityService #StudentAward

Jonas Fridriksson, a U.S. history and world studies teacher at Battle Ground High School, has been named the 2026 recipient of the University of Washington's Thomas J. and Cameron Pressly Endowed Prize — the second time he has received the honor. He was nominated by former student Elizabeth McAleer, now a UW student, who credited Fridriksson's energetic, discussion-driven teaching style with shaping her understanding of history. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-high-school-teacher-receives-university-of-washington-honor/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #Education #HistoryTeacher #UWashington #BattleGroundHighSchool #TeacherRecognition #WashingtonState

Clark County Public Health is warning swimmers that local lakes and rivers remain dangerously cold this Memorial Day weekend, cold enough to trigger sudden increases in breathing and heart rate — even in strong swimmers. Public Health monitors Vancouver Lake, Klineline Pond, and Battle Ground Lake for bacteria and harmful algal blooms all summer. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-offers-tips-for-staying-safe-in-local-waters-this-summer/ #WaterSafety #ClarkCounty #SwimmingSafety #PublicHealth #MemorialDayWeekend #VancouverLake #BattleGroundLake #SummerSafety #WashingtonState

Jason Mercier of Mountain States Policy Center compares Washington's weakening job growth and expanding regulatory burden against Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming — states that rank among the nation's lowest for taxes and regulation. Former Democratic Governor Chris Gregoire's warning about overspending adds sharp bipartisan weight to the contrast. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/ #FiscalPolicy #WashingtonState #BusinessClimate #TaxBurden #MountainStatesPolicyCenter #IdahoEconomy #MontanaEconomy #Opinion #Columns #ClarkCountyToday

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington lawmakers had real options for tax relief — a sales-tax cut, payroll-tax limits, lower fuel costs — and chose none of them. Instead, they signed a 9.9% income tax and let payroll taxes keep climbing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-workers-needed-tax-relief-but-olympia-gave-them-something-else/ #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxPolicy #WorkerRights #Olympia #WACares #PaidLeave #Opinion #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Chief Umtuch Middle School teacher Beth Doughty is the only Washington state educator among 61 selected nationwide for the Silent Heroes program, which tasks teachers with researching untold stories of U.S. service members. Doughty and her students researched Staff Sergeant Clifford Henry Mast, a Korean War airman from Spokane who flew classified reconnaissance missions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/chief-umtuch-middle-school-teacher-contributes-to-silent-heroes-project/ #SilentHeroes #KoreanWar #BattleGround #BattleGroundSchools #WashingtonState #MilitaryHistory #NationalHistoryDay #Education #ClarkCounty

Clark County's draft 2026-2032 Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan is open for public comment through June 19. The plan covers nine sites including Klineline Pond, Whipple Creek Regional Park, and two new neighborhood parks in Mount Vista and Minnehaha. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-seeks-public-comment-on-the-parks-and-nature-capital-improvement-plan/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAndNature #Vancouver #WashingtonState #PublicComment #ClarkCountyParks #CapitalImprovementPlan #CommunityParks

Journey Theater opens Seussical on May 29 at Manor Church in Battle Ground, featuring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz. Six performances run through June 6, with tickets from $12 to $18 at journeytheater.org or 360-750-8550. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/journey-theater-presents-seussical/ #JourneyTheater #Seussical #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #YouthTheater #FamilyFun #DrSeuss #PerformingArts #Theater #ClarkCountyToday