Kentucky's Brent Spence Bridge offers ten lanes and no tolls for $4.39 billion—while the I-5 Bridge replacement could reach $19 billion. Rep. John Ley argues that extra amenities, not inflation, drive high project costs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-cost-of-a-bridge/ #I5Bridge #Transportation #Opinion #ClarkCounty #PublicSpending #BrentSpenceBridge #Tolls #Oregon #Washington #LightRail

Clark County residents face a major change as a governor-appointed commission can now decertify and remove elected sheriffs. Sheriff John Horch warns this limits voter input. Take our poll and share your view on who should decide. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-agree-with-giving-a-state-commission-the-power-to-remove-an-elected-sheriff/ #ClarkCounty #Washington #Sheriff #Opinion #Accountability #StateLaw

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs blocks a public vote on a new income tax, while spending escalates 116% over a decade. Lars Larson critiques Democrats' strategy in denying citizens input on major fiscal decisions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-defending-democracy-by-denying-it/ #Opinion #PacificNorthwest #Washington #Oregon #IncomeTax #GovernmentSpending #LarsLarson #Democrats

Ryan Scott, associate principal in the Camas School District, is set to become principal at Lacamas Lake Elementary as longtime leader Julie Mueller retires. Scott’s background spans teaching, counseling, and administration across several Camas schools. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-school-district-names-ryan-scott-as-principal-of-lacamas-lake-elementary/ #Camas #Education #SchoolLeadership #LacamasLake #ClarkCounty #ElementarySchool #RyanScott #JulieMueller #Community #StudentSuccess

High school and youth players in uniform can attend a Division I baseball showdown in Ridgefield as the UW Huskies and UP Pilots compete at the RORC. Ticket info and event details for the NWBCA College Classic are covered here. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/ridgefield-to-host-division-i-baseball-game-between-uw-huskies-and-up-pilots-on-april-21/ #Ridgefield #Baseball #UW #Portland #NWBCA #ClarkCounty #Sports #CollegeBaseball

Sheriff John Horch warns that Washington's new decertification law allows a state-appointed commission to unseat duly elected sheriffs, sidelining the public’s role. Horch argues this raises concerns for local control, the electoral process, and the future of county law enforcement. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriff-shares-his-concerns-with-washingtons-new-sheriffs-law/ #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #Sheriff #WashingtonPolitics #Decertification #LawEnforcement #LocalGovernment #Elections #SB5974

Governor Bob Ferguson signed SB 5974, letting the Criminal Justice Training Commission strip Washington sheriffs or police chiefs of their jobs for certain conduct or speech. Critics say this undermines voter choice, free speech, and could hurt law enforcement recruitment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-decertified-wa-sheriffs-can-now-be-ousted-under-controversial-new-law/ #Washington #LawEnforcement #Sheriffs #SB5974 #Politics #PublicTrust #PoliceChiefs #Decertification #GovFerguson #CivilLiberties

Joshua Dylan Rice, held on robbery, assault, and theft charges, escaped from Western State Hospital. Authorities caution he is considered dangerous and may head to Salmon Creek or North Bend. Law enforcement urges anyone with information to call 9-1-1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/inmate-with-pending-charges-in-clark-county-escapes-western-state-hospital/ #ClarkCounty #WesternStateHospital #JoshuaDylanRice #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #InmateEscape

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s latest budget withdraws $880M from reserves, reduces child care subsidies, and shifts $375M from infrastructure funding to balance the $79.4B plan—while leaving a projected $878M deficit in 2028 and delaying new tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/with-more-state-financial-stress-on-horizon-ferguson-signs-wa-budget/ #Washington #statebudget #education #childcare #housing #deficit #BobFerguson #legislature #politics

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 5974 into law, setting higher eligibility standards for sheriffs, including certification and background checks, and creating a process for removal without voter recall. Critics argue this limits voter choice while supporters expect legal challenges. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gov-ferguson-signs-controversial-law-tightening-standards-for-wa-sheriffs/ #Washington #LawEnforcement #Sheriffs #GovFerguson #PoliceReform #SB5974 #CriminalJustice #Legislation #WAnews #PublicSafety