Clark County Today News

🎙️ Tune in for the latest episode of the Clark County Weekly News Podcast! This week, we dive into the containment of the Jenny Creek Fire, political endorsements, and the hot debate on school shutdowns. We're also shining a spotlight on heartwarming community initiatives that make Clark County, Washington, truly special. From cooling centers during the heatwave to conservative shifts in the political landscape, there's something for everyone. Join the conversation at ClarkCountyToday.com and stay connected with your local news. Stay tuned – more updates coming your way next week!

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The Clark County Youth Football Food Drive grew into one of the bigger drives in the region for the Clark County Food Bank, and after a series of challenges during the pandemic, the drive has been taken over by four moms who hope to make it bigger and better than ever.

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The efforts of the multiple agencies battling the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center have improved mapping capability that reveals the fire size has been reduced to 32 acres as of Thursday afternoon according to an update from Clark Regional Emergency Services.

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Column: Washington’s latest CO2 auction shows residents will continue to pay “outrageously more” than California.

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center shares that, despite the sensitivity, neither the governor nor legislators have made any proposal to reduce the cost of CO2 allowances.

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A new study published Tuesday accused many doctors of spreading COVID-19 misinformation on social media, despite the claims that are referred to as misinformation being heavily contested.

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Woodland Public Schools bids farewell to dedicated Athletic Director Paul Huddleston, whose transformative leadership has elevated the school's athletic program over the past decade, as he embarks on a new role to serve as Dean of Students at Cascadia Tech Academy.

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Northbound I-5 Lane Closure at East Fork Lewis River Bridge for Urgent Repair to Prevent Restrictions.

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Elevated cyanotoxin levels in Vancouver and Lacamas Lakes prompt health advisory, restricting water activities and posing risks to human and pet health.

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Unhealthy air blankets over half of the state due to wildfires in Washington and Canada, prompting Air Quality Alerts and urging residents to take protective measures.

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The Battle Ground Police seek public help in locating Chloe "Ty" Bouchard, a biologically female individual who prefers male pronouns, last seen on August 9th, described as 5'5" tall, with distinctive hair, wearing gray sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt, entered as missing.

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