Clark County Today NewsMay 17, 2024
Controversial 'inclusive' curriculum now required for WA school districts
Public schools in Washington must now teach students about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and their perspectives.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/controversial-inclusive-curriculum-now-required-for-wa-school-districts/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #publicschools #Washingtonstate #teachstudents #LGBTQcommunity #SenateBill5462 #radicalmandates #LivFinne #WashingtonPolicyCenter #JenniferHeidiWithee #TrishHuddleston #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: People demand taxpayer-financed health care — now! — from the commission trying to get it for them
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center acknowledges that health care is expensive, but she cautions Universal health care — more appropriately called taxpayer-financed health care — isn’t going to change that.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-people-demand-taxpayer-financed-health-care-now-from-the-commission-trying-to-get-it-for-them/
#Opinion #Columns #Commentary #ElizabethNew #Hovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #UniversalHealthCareCommission #UniversalHealthCare #TaxpayerFinancedHealthCare #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Area Realtor states the local real estate market ‘is not slowing down’
Mark Hall of Cano Real Estate provides context on the latest Southwest Washington RMLS report.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/area-realtor-states-the-local-real-estate-market-is-not-slowing-down/
#MarkHall #CanoRealEstate #SouthwestWashington #RegionalMultipleListingService #May2024report #inventory #listings #pending sales #closed sales #timeonmarket #mortgagerates #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Greater Vancouver Chamber seeks nominations for the 2024 First Citizen Award
The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) has announced it is accepting nominations for the 2024 First Citizen Award.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/greater-vancouver-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-the-2024-first-citizen-award/
#GreaterVancouverChamber #AcceptingNominations #2024FirstCitizenAward #Individuals #Businesses #PhilanthropicEfforts #SouthwestWashington #ClarkCountyWa #ProfessionalAchievements #DynamicCommunityInvolvement #ExemplaryCitizenship #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Public Health lifts warning at Battle Ground Lake after water quality improves
Clark County Public Health lifted the swim beach warning at Battle Ground Lake Thursday, after the latest water samples did not show elevated levels of bacterial contamination.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-lifts-warning-at-battle-ground-lake-after-water-quality-improves/
#ClarkCountyPublicHealth #warningadvisorylifted #swimbeach #BattleGroundLake #routinetesting #elevatedlevels #E.colibacteria #watersamples #bacterialcontamination #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Same-day camping reservations now available at 26 state parks
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has announced its same-day reservation pilot program has expanded to 26 parks across the state.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/same-day-camping-reservations-now-available-at-26-state-parks/
#WashingtonStateParksAndRecreationCommission #SameDayReservationPilotProgram #ParksAcrossWashington #SameDayCampingReservations #Campers #Campsites #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Camas, Seton Catholic celebrate WIAA Scholastic Cup titles
The WIAA awards points for finishes in state competition as well as academic standing and awards a Scholastic Cup championship for each classification, and this academic year saw Camas win the cup in Class 4A and Seton Catholic take home the cup in 1A.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/camas-seton-catholic-celebrate-wiaa-scholastic-cup-titles/
#WIAA #ScholasticCup #HighSchoolAthletics #HighSchoolAcademics #CamasPapermakers #SetonCatholicCougars #ColumbiaRiverRapids #Camas #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Nighttime paving on SR 14 in east Vancouver, June 10-17
People traveling on State Route 14 in Vancouver between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue should expect nighttime delays for paving.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/nighttime-paving-on-sr-14-in-east-vancouver-june-10-17/
#WashingtonStateDepartmentOfTransportation #WSDOT #Interstate205 #Southeast164thAvenue #NighttimeDelays #LaneAndRampClosures #SR14WideningProject #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Construction Zone Safety Campaign launched
Construction Zone Safety Campaign launched. Washington state has surpassed a 30-year high in traffic fatalities and work zone crashes doubled in 2023.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-zone-safety-campaign-launched/
#TargetZero #WashingtonTrafficSafetyCommission #TrafficFatalities #WorkZoneCrashes #Drivers #RoadWorkers #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #BattleGroundPoliceDepartment #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #ClarkRegionalEmergencyServicesAgency #RidgefieldPoliceDepartment #VancouverWaPoliceDepartment #WashingtonStatePatrol #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Remembering Joe: WWII Veteran's D-Day Experience
Clark County Today pays tribute to WWII veteran Joseph Meiners, who played a pivotal role in the D-Day invasion. At 95, Meiners' vivid accounts reflect unwavering patriotism. Join us in honoring his bravery and enduring legacy.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/remembering-joe-wwii-veterans-d-day-experience/
#RememberingJoe #WWII #Veteran #DDay #Experience #Tribute #JosephMeiners #ClarkCountyToday #Brave #Invasion #Microdocumentary #Courageous #IndelibleMark #History #Patriotism #Resilience #Duty #Commemorate #Sacrifices #Legacy #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Tolling for transit dies in New York City
First 1st in nation ‘zone tolling’ killed by New York governor due to public outrage.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolling-for-transit-dies-in-new-york-city/
#Tolling #Cars #Trucks #MassTransit #NewYorkCity #CongestionPricing #KathyHochul #CostOfLivingCrisis #MetropolitanTransportationAuthority #NYCSubway #BusSystem #TriMet #C-TRAN #MAX #ODOT #WTC #OTC #I-5 #IBRP #ClarkCountyWa #GregJohnson #RoyJennings #TransportationFunding #LightRail #TollRates #Oregon #Portland #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
State superintendent tells WA school districts to ignore Parents Bill
A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is telling school districts to ignore it.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-superintendent-tells-wa-school-districts-to-ignore-parents-bill/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #ParentsBillOfRights #WashingtonState #StateSuperintendentOfPublicInstruction #ChrisReykdal #SchoolDistricts #AccessToMedicalOrCounselingRecords #Children #Students #GenderIdentity #SexualOrientation #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: Greg Kimsey's misleading tactics are a call for integrity in Clark County
Reform Clark County Founder Rob Anderson shares the basis for his concerns about Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-greg-kimseys-misleading-tactics-are-a-call-for-integrity-in-clark-county/
#opinion #columns #commentary #RobAnderson #ReformClarkCounty #RestoreElectionConfidenceInitiative #AuditorGregKimsey #ClarkCountyWa #misleadingtactics #callforintegrity #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Vancouver teen earns title of Eagle Scout
Noah Aarhus, 17, is among the 4 percent of Boy Scouts nationwide who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/vancouver-teen-earns-title-of-eagle-scout/
#BoysScoutsOfAmerica #EagleScout #NoahAarhus #UPWARDsports #HillcrestChurch #YouthSports #NewBleachers #CommunityProject #VancouverWa #SalmonCreek #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: Auditor Greg Kimsey Ignores 8,000 Clark County Citizens
Opinion: Auditor Greg Kimsey Ignores 8,000 Clark County Citizens. Camas resident Rick Vermeers shares his concerns of election fraud in Clark County.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-auditor-greg-kimsey-ignores-8000-clark-county-citizens/
#Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Commentary #RickVermeers #ClarkCountyAuditor #GregKimsey #ClarkCountyElections #ElectionsFraud #VoterFraud #ClarkCountyCouncil #Camas #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
WA officials seek to dismiss case of foster parents denied license over beliefs
More states are now requiring foster parents to be accepting of minors exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-officials-seek-to-dismiss-case-of-foster-parents-denied-license-over-beliefs/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #FosterParents #FosterParentsDeniedLicense #ShaneAndJenniferDeGross #AllianceDefendingFreedom #FederalLawsuit #USDistrictCourt #WashingtonStateDepartmentOfChildrenYouthAndFamilies #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
City of Battle Ground offering tourism grants
The city of Battle Ground is offering grants to help fund programs that attract tourists to Battle Ground.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/city-of-battle-ground-offering-tourism-grants-6/
#CityOfBattleGround #TourismGrants #Tourists #BattleGroundCityCouncil #Marketing #Operations #SpecialEvents #Programs #Activities #LodgingTaxAdvisoryCommittee #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Washougal student artists celebrate local history through art contest
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School and Canyon Creek Middle School students used art skills developed through the year to compete in a contest celebrating local history.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-student-artists-celebrate-local-history-through-art-contest/
#WashougalSchoolDistrict #PortOfCamasWashougal #ArtShow #StudentArtists #LocalHistory #CapeHornSkyeElementarySchool #CanyonCreekMiddleSchool #ParkersvilleDay #ArtTeacherAliceYang #ArtLessons #HistoryLessons #StudentCreatedSculptures #Paintings #Drawings #EmbroideredFabrics #CamasWashougalHistory #Camas #Washougal #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Heights Bike Garden among the largest in the world, opens June 8
The city of Vancouver and its partners invite members of the community to a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, for the Heights Bike Garden.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/heights-bike-garden-among-the-largest-in-the-world-opens-june-8/
#CityOfVancouver #HeightsBikeGarden #OpeningCelebration #CommunityInvited #MayorAnneMcEnernyOgle #CyclingSkills #PedestrianRoadSafety #ChildrenAndAdults #HeightsDistrict #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Twelve people arrested in Clark County Sheriff's Office retail theft mission
The latest Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) retail theft operation resulted in a dozen arrests, including the apprehension of two prolific retail theft subjects.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/twelve-people-arrested-in-clark-county-sheriffs-office-retail-theft-mission/
#ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #RetailTheftOperation #ADozenArrests #ProlificRetailTheftSubjects #RetailTheftMission #CCSOTacticalDetectiveUnit #SpecialInvestigationsUnit #SpecialVictimsUnit #PatrolDeputies #HazelDell #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Washingtonians hope for safer streets on eve of police pursuit law change
Beginning Thursday (June 6), law enforcement officers in Washington can once again pursue someone if they have reasonable suspicion that person has violated any law.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtonians-hope-for-safer-streets-on-eve-of-police-pursuit-law-change/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #LawEnforcementOfficers #WashingtonState #PolicePursuitLawChange #Initiative2113 #PolicePursuits #VoterInitiative #WashingtonStateLegislature #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Raptors take an ordinary day and make it special with $3 Tuesdays
The Ridgefield Raptors have some special deals for their fans at Tuesday home games throughout the season at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, branding those games as $3 Tuesday.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-take-an-ordinary-day-and-make-it-special-with-3-tuesdays/
#RidgefieldRaptors #summerbaseball #WestCoastLeague #collegebaseball #woodbatleague #3Tuesdays #marketing #bargainhunters #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #theRORC #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
River City Church to hold third annual Free For All Yard Sale
River City Church, known for its dedication to serving the local community, announces its 3rd annual Free For All Yard Sale on Sun., June 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/river-city-church-to-hold-third-annual-free-for-all-yard-sale/
#RiverCityChurch #donations #servingthecommunity #FreeForAllYardSale #cannedgoods #ShareVancouver #furniture #kitchengoods #toys #decor #PastorRyanSidhom #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Washington state Republicans protest court-ordered redistricting plan
Washington state Republicans gathered outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Seattle on Tuesday to protest a recent court-ordered redistricting plan.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-state-republicans-protest-court-ordered-redistricting-plan/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #WashingtonStateRepublicans #CourtOrderedRedistrictingPlan #Protest #USDistrictCourtJudgeRobertLasnik #NewWashingtonLegislativeMap #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Letter: Firefighter states the current Fire District 3 levy is ‘not adequate to fund what our community requires’
Letter: Firefighter states the current Fire District 3 levy is ‘not adequate to fund what our community requires.’ Firefighter Charlie Campbell asks members of the Fire District 3 community to learn more about the current levy lid lift.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-firefighter-states-the-current-fire-district-3-levy-is-not-adequate-to-fund-what-our-community-requires/
#opinion #columns #commentary #CharlieCampbell #firefighter #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyFireDistrict3 #CCFD3 #levylidlift #callvolumes #firefighters #firefighter #paramedics #medicalequipment #rescueequipment #responsetimes #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: Awakening the sleeping giant
Opinion: Awakening the sleeping giant. Nancy Churchill believes the Trump verdict has started a chain of events that will impact not just the national race, but the state and local races as well.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-awakening-the-sleeping-giant/
#opinion #columns #commentary #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric #PresidentDonaldTrump #NewYorkCityVerdict #presidentialelection #Novemberelection #Republicanpresidentialnominee #Washingtonstate #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Evergreen High School softball player earns umpire association’s scholarship
Delaney Bollman a senior at Evergreen High School, was named the recipient of an annual scholarship given by the Evergreen Fast Pitch Officials Association for her skills on the field and in the classroom, and her service to the community.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/evergreen-high-school-softball-player-earns-umpire-associations-scholarship/
#EvergreenHighSchool #EvergreenPlainsmen #DelaneyBollman #HighSchoolSoftball #EvergreenFastPitchOfficialsAssociation #Umpires #Scholarship #EvergreenPublicSchools #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Celebrate the dedication of WSU Vancouver's learning and student community gardens
Washington State University Vancouver invites you to a dedication for the new Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge learning garden and student community garden from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wed., June 12.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/celebrate-the-dedication-of-wsu-vancouvers-learning-and-student-community-gardens/
#WashingtonStateUniversityVancouver #Dedication #IndigenousTraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #LearningGarden #StudentCommunityGarden #LearningAndStudentCommunityGardens #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Columbia Play Project raises $79,500 in May to support community play programs
Columbia Play Project recently announced that through the generosity of our community, the organization raised $79,500 in May.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/columbia-play-project-raises-79500-in-may-to-support-community-play-programs/
#ColumbiaPlayProject #Fundraising #CommunityPlayPrograms #ChildrenAndFamilies #SouthwestWashington #ClarkCountyWa #SpringIntoPlayLuncheon #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
County hosts monthly learning sessions on variety of Community Development processes and services
Clark County Community Development is hosting monthly workshops on a variety of services the department provides.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-hosts-monthly-learning-sessions-on-variety-of-community-development-processes-and-services/
#ClarkCountyCommunityDevelopment #MonthlyWorkshops #VarietyOfServices #CommunityDevelopmentLearningLabs #InPersonSessions #ClarkCountyPublicServiceCenter #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Future unknown for popular Goldies Texas Style BBQ
Goldies BBQ has left its location in east Vancouver but hopes to continue at another location in the near future, where it will continue to serve all and appreciate all those who serve or served in the military and law enforcement.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/future-unknown-for-popular-goldies-texas-style-bbq/
#GoldiesTexasStyleBBQ #GoldiesBBQ #LocalBusiness #SmallBusiness #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #CharlesBibens #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: Why are people leaving California and could it happen here in Washington?
Opinion: Why are people leaving California and could it happen here in Washington? Mark Harmsworth believes Washington’s lawmakers should look closely at the cause and effect of the restrictive housing policies in California and make the necessary changes in Washington before it's too late.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-are-people-leaving-california-and-could-it-happen-here-in-washington/
#opinion #columns #commentary #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SmallBusinessCenter #WashingtonStateLegislature #California #restrictivehousingpolicies #WendellCox #Demographia #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Commission on Aging to discuss proper storage of emergency supplies
The Clark County Commission on Aging continues the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. This month’s topic is all about storing supplies.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-to-discuss-proper-storage-of-emergency-supplies/
#ClarkCountyCommissionOnAging #PrepareInAYear #DiscussionSeries #StoringSupplies #CRESA #EmergencyServices #EmergencyKit #EmergencyPreparedness #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Evergreen Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for children during the summer
Evergreen Public Schools will again be able to offer children free meals during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for 2024.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/evergreen-public-schools-will-offer-free-breakfast-and-lunch-for-children-during-the-summer/
#EvergreenPublicSchools #EvergreenSchools #FreeSummerMeals #Kids #Summer #SummerFoodProgram #FreeBreakfast #FreeLunch #Kids1to18 #USDAFoodProgram #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
More women from other states seeking abortions in Washington
New research out of the University of Washington finds more women coming in from other states seeking abortions in the wake of the Dobbs decision, which allows states to set their own abortion laws.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/more-women-from-other-states-seeking-abortions-in-washington/
#TheCenterSquareWashington #newresearch #UniversityofWashington #womenfromotherstates #seekingabortions #Dobbsdecision #abortionlaws #GovJayInslee #majorityDemocrats #Washingtonstate #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Natural Garden Tour showcases sustainable gardening practices used in Clark County
Clark County Green Neighbors invites community members to visit local gardens that exemplify the beauty of nature and sustainable gardening practices during this month’s Natural Garden Tour.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/natural-garden-tour-showcases-sustainable-gardening-practices-used-in-clark-county/
#ClarkCountyGreenNeighbors #CommunityMembers #VisitLocalGardens #BeautyOfNature #SustainableGardeningPractices #NaturalGardenTour #NaturalGardeningTechniques #SelfGuidedTour #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Ridgefield High School announces honor graduates for the Class of 2024
Ridgefield High School proudly announces the distinguished honor graduates for the Class of 2024.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/ridgefield-high-school-announces-honor-graduates-for-the-class-of-2024/
#RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #RidgefieldHighSchool #Classof2024 #DistinguishedHonorGraduates #AsherAnderson #AmeliaAndraschko #ElizabethAndrew #JacobBell #EllaFitzgerald #JorjaFleager #AlexanderFry #CallieJensen #KennadiJones #KayleeKirkelie #ElleLutz #BraydenMalella #LaylaMelville #ElianaPetersen #AubreySigman #TrentonStevens #StuartSwingruber #OliviaTasso #KateWikstrom #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Clark County Public Works reminds drivers to slow down, pay attention and be patient when driving through road work zones
In just the first half of 2024, several work zone crashes in Southwest Washington have resulted in hospitalizations for workers, drivers and their passengers.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-public-works-reminds-drivers-to-slow-down-pay-attention-and-be-patient-when-driving-through-road-work-zones/
#ClarkCountyPublicWorks #WorkZoneCrash #SouthwestWA #Hospitalizations #SafeDrivingWorkZones #DistractedDriving #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Clark County Youth House hosts art show on June 6
The Clark County Youth House is hosting an art show on Thursday, June 6, from 5 to 8 p.m.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/clark-county-youth-house-hosts-art-show-on-june-6/
#ClarkCountyYouthHouse #ArtShow #LivePerformances #CanvasPaintings #Lanterns #HandmadeCards #Photography #MasonJars #LegoArt #MultimediaArt #ColoringBook #YoungArtists #YouthEmpowermentCenter #ClarkCountyCommunityServices #ClarkCountyYouthCommission #TeensforTomorrowPeerEducationProgram #ColumbiaRiverOptionsYouthProgram #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Opinion: Rulemaking concerns who can be state-allowed caregivers with WA Cares
Opinion: Rulemaking concerns who can be state-allowed caregivers with WA Cares. If you’re a worker paying 58 cents of every $100 to WA Cares and someday qualify for a WA Cares benefit, you won’t be able to hire just anyone you choose to help with your care. The caregiver will need state approval.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rulemaking-concerns-who-can-be-state-allowed-caregivers-with-wa-cares/
#Opinion #Columns #Commentary #ElizabethNewHovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WACares #LongTermCareProgram #WashingtonWorkers #StateAllowedCaregivers #PayrollTax #DepartmentOfSocialAndHealthServices #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Letter: Republicans need to ‘knock it off’
Letter: Republicans need to ‘knock it off.’ Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers advice to Republicans regarding the Washington governor’s race.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-republicans-need-to-knock-it-off/
#opinion #LetterToTheEditor #commentary #JuliaDawnSeaver #Republicans #WashingtonState #GovernorsRace #GubernatorialCandidates #SemiBird #DaveReichert #NovemberElection #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
State AG ends campaign against pro-life centers after being told it was illegal
The top law enforcement agent in Washington state, the attorney general, has called a halt to his own extremist campaign against two faith-based, pro-life nonprofits after being told his "investigation" was illegal.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-ag-ends-campaign-against-pro-life-centers-after-being-told-it-was-illegal/
#WNDNewsCenter #WashingtonState #AttorneyGeneral #BobFerguson #ProLifeNonprofits #InternalCommunicationsAndRecords #ProLifeCenters #ExtremistCampaign #ObriaGroup #ObriaMedicalClinics #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Clark County Solid Waste partners with Department of Ecology for 'Secure Your Load for Safer Roads' Campaign
Clark County Solid Waste is launching a monthlong “Secure your Load for Safer Roads” campaign in partnership with Washington State Department of Ecology.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-solid-waste-partners-with-department-of-ecology-for-secure-your-load-for-safer-roads-campaign/
#ClarkCountySolidWaste #SecureYourLoadforSaferRoads #MonthLongCampaign #WashingtonStateDepartmentofEcology #DangerousRoadDebris #Litter #SecureYourLoadDay #ClarkCountyGreenNeighbors #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
One dead in fire north of Ridgefield
Crews from Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue were dispatched at 7:03 a.m.Sunday (June 2) to a report of a large outbuilding on fire at 29416 NW 51st Avenue, north of Ridgefield.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/one-dead-in-fire-north-of-ridgefield/
#ClarkCowlitzFireRescue #ClarkCountyFireDistrict6 #AmericanMedicalResponse #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #ClarkCountyFireMarshalsOffice #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #ClarkCountyChaplaincy #fatalfire #outbuildingfire #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit investigates fatal motor vehicle collision
On Sunday (June 2) at about 2:57 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a vehicle crash notification near the 23200 block of NE 209th St. in Battle Ground.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-sheriffs-office-traffic-unit-investigates-fatal-motor-vehicle-collision/
#ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #CCSO #TrafficUnit #FatalMotorVehicleCollision #Northeast209thStreet #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #VehicleCrashNotification #BattleGround #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Junior Market a huge success with young entrepreneurs
Hundreds of youngsters made their sales pitches and sold their creations at the Lemonade Day Junior Market at Esther Short Park on Saturday, courtesy of the Greater Vancouver Chamber, and here is a video with some of the day’s highlights.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/video-junior-market-a-huge-success-with-young-entrepreneurs/
#GreaterVancouver’sJuniorMarket #DowntownVancouver #EstherShortPark #LemonadeDay #GreaterVancouverChamber #OnpointCommunityCreditUnion #Youth #Children #Entrepreneurs #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #CCT_Featured #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Firefighters respond to residential fire
On Saturday (June 1) at about 5:30 p.m., the Vancouver Fire Department along with Clark County Fire District 6 were dispatched to a residential fire at 5700 NE 45th Street.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-residential-fire/
#VancouverWaFireDepartment #ClarkCountyFireDistrict6 #ResidentialFire #Firefighters #AmericanRedCross #DisplacedHomeowners #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
A resident and six dogs rescued from Vancouver house fire
Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday (June 2) afternoon, the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the reports of a structure fire with residents still trapped inside at the 4600 block of NE 47th Street in Vancouver.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/a-resident-and-six-dogs-rescued-from-vancouver-house-fire/
#ClarkCountyFireDepartment #AmericanRedCross #VancouverFireMarshalsOffice #StructureFire #DogsRescued #Firefighters #VancouverHouseFire #AmericanMedicalResponse #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Citizens group appeals to BGSD board to review books with sexual content
Citizens group appeals to BGSD board to review books with sexual content. Titles of novels that may be inappropriate for young readers have been brought to the attention of the Battle Ground School District after a citizens group discovered the books were available in school libraries.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/citizens-group-appeals-to-bgsd-board-to-review-books-with-sexual-content/
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Opinion: ‘Defending our republic by rejecting political persecutions’
Opinion: ‘Defending our republic by rejecting political persecutions.’ Vancouver attorney Angus Lee believes we all lose when our justice system is used as a political tool to unseat candidates for office.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-defending-our-republic-by-rejecting-political-persecutions/
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