Clark County Today shares a heartfelt message honoring moms across the region on Mother’s Day. ...
With gratitude and love — Honoring all the mothers in our community
May, 2025
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Leslie Lewallen officially files for re-election to Camas City Council
Leslie Lewallen launches her re-election campaign for Camas City Council, highlighting key accomplis ...
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Letter: ‘Something is wrong when our vote means nothing’
Bob Zak challenges the political handling of the I-5 Bridge project and urges voters to demand accou ...
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Letter: ‘This is a time for bold leadership, clear advocacy, and strong representation’
Justin Forsman of Vancouver announces his candidacy for mayor and outlines a bold new platform focus ...
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Opinion: Schools notifying parents about the kinds of care kids can decide on their own didn’t make it
Elizabeth New criticizes the removal of Amendment 1164 from current legislation, arguing it leaves p ...
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Ridgefield School District invites community to help shape new Strategic Plan
Ridgefield School District is hosting three public sessions to gather community input for its new St ...
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Julianne Lawrence is first paid director of Two Rivers Heritage Museum
Julianne Lawrence has been appointed the first paid director of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum follo ...
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Opinion: Off-road vehicles in the neighborhood
Doug Dahl responds to a resident’s concern about off-road vehicles on neighborhood streets, outlinin ...
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IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge
Rep. John Ley reports on serious concerns with the I-5 Bridge replacement project, including limited ...
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Cardinals elect American pope to lead Catholic church
Robert Francis Prevost becomes the first American elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV following a ...
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Camas Police arrest robbery suspect
Camas Police arrested a 19-year-old Vancouver man following a reported armed robbery early Thursday ...
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CCSO deputy involved in deadly force incident
A CCSO deputy reported fatally stabbing a DUI suspect during an altercation at the Ridgefield WSP Sc ...
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POLL: Is America more united or more divided than it was a decade ago?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks: Is America more united or more divided today? The question co ...
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Opinion: Revolution or revival?
Nancy Churchill argues that Washington state is ground zero for a Marxist-style revolution but says ...
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WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill
Grocers and restaurateurs are urging Gov. Ferguson to veto a surcharge in HB 2081 that they say will ...
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CCSO makes arrest in attempted kidnapping investigation
A 31-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping involving a ...
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Vehicle crashes into Vancouver Fire Station 6 during emergency response
A vehicle crashed into Vancouver Fire Station 6 late Tuesday night while crews were out on an emerge ...
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Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and other legislative t ...
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Letter: ‘We’re going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we’re going to work with them’
Camas resident Anna Miller supports a new structured self-deportation policy, calling it a balanced ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy UW building, 30 arrested
About 30 protesters were arrested at the University of Washington after occupying a building and dem ...
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Sen. Braun praises UW officials for response to Monday protests, calls for prosecutions
Sen. John Braun praised UW officials for their firm response to violent protests tied to the univers ...
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Largest parade in Southwest Washington bands together for a better tomorrow
The 59th annual Parade of Bands in Hazel Dell will feature 24 high school bands and more than 120 en ...
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Don’t leave tax dollars on the table; learn about county’s tax exemption program at May 16 event in Washougal
Clark County tax exemption specialists will assist seniors and people with disabilities during a May ...
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Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington’s government keeps failing
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s government fails because it resi ...
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Busy pavement season ahead on Vancouver streets
The city of Vancouver is set to repave and preserve 76 lane miles across 20 neighborhoods in summer ...
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Popular People’s Choice Award returns for 66th annual Battle Ground Public Schools district art show
Battle Ground’s 66th annual student art show is live, with public voting open for the People’s Choic ...
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Work by two local artists on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery
Work by Jason Litts and Allan Oliver is now featured at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery in Vancouver, wi ...
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Pooneh Gray Files for Vancouver City Council
Pooneh Gray has filed to run for Position #1 on the Vancouver City Council, emphasizing public safet ...
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WA family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by federal OSPI probe
A federal investigation into Washington’s public schools has renewed momentum for a Wenatchee family ...
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Clark County, partners break ground on construction of Curtin Creek Community Park
Clark County and project partners held a groundbreaking ceremony for Curtin Creek Community Park in ...
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Battle Ground Police celebrate Excellence in Service at awards ceremony
Detective Ethan Poki was named the 2024 Officer of the Year as the Battle Ground Police Department h ...
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Letter: Vancouver needs broader leadership than just a teacher’s lens
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle not to seek another term, calling fo ...
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Vancouver Police investigating homicide
Vancouver Police are investigating a Saturday morning homicide in the 10400 block of SE French Rd af ...
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Vancouver Police arrest child sex abuser
Vancouver Police arrested Kaleb Mormance on 17 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation int ...
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Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and war ...
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Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
School districts in Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender iden ...
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Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’
The White House hosted a May 1 press briefing on “Restoring Common Sense” as the nation reflected on ...
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Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Wa ...
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John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission
John Jay has announced his candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission District Three, Posi ...
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Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen will host a public town hall on May 6 to address the fentanyl c ...
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Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington wil ...
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Candidate filing week begins Monday
Candidate Filing Week for Washington’s 2025 election cycle runs May 5–9, with declarations and payme ...
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Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6
WSDOT will fully close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on Tuesday, May 6 for a bridge inspect ...
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17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
17th District lawmakers helped secure more than $46 million in the state’s 2025–27 capital and trans ...
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Clark County partners with Department of Ecology to encourage residents to embrace reusable beverage containers
Clark County and the Washington State Department of Ecology are launching a campaign on May 5 to enc ...
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Vancouver Fire responds to fatal blaze at apartment complex
One adult has died and multiple residents were displaced following a major fire at a Vancouver apart ...
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POLL: Should Vancouver keep clearing homeless camps every two weeks?
Clark County Today is asking readers to weigh in on whether Vancouver should continue clearing homel ...
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office: Death investigation turns into criminal investigation
A death investigation involving Charles Gardiner, interim chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety ...
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Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives”
Starbird Theatre of Vancouver will present four performances of “These Shining Lives,” a moving play ...
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Feds launch Title IX investigation into WA State Superintendent’s Office
Federal agencies have launched a first-of-its-kind Title IX investigation into Washington’s educatio ...
