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		<title>$1,000 first prize for Camas Plein Air Art Event honoring Marquita Call on Sept. 26</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Opinion: The Tooth Fairy’s secrets to making brushing &#038; flossing magical</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Delta Dental of Washington&#039;s Tooth Fairy Experience offers free resources to help children build lifelong brushing and flossing habits." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16847-delta-dental-washington-tooth-fairy-childrens-oral-health-brushin.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Delta Dental of Washington's Tooth Fairy Experience offers free resources to help children build lifelong brushing and flossing habits.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ridgefield Waterfront plans meet resistance: Community voices weigh in</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Residents opposing Ridgefield&#039;s waterfront development cite scale, wildlife impact, and inadequate boat launch parking as key concerns." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16844-ridgefield-port-commission-meeting-waterfront-development-opposit.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Residents opposing Ridgefield's waterfront development cite scale, wildlife impact, and inadequate boat launch parking as key concerns.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Constitution Day: Founding ideas, modern voices theme of event</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Three speakers will address the Constitution&#039;s history and meaning at Fort Vancouver&#039;s Artillery Barracks on Sept. 17." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16840-fort-vancouver-artillery-barracks-constitution-day-historic-trust.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Three speakers will address the Constitution's history and meaning at Fort Vancouver's Artillery Barracks on Sept. 17.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hat Lady and her husband retire from the Clark County Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Marilyn Holden, known as the Hat Lady, and husband Scott retired after 27 and 22 years at the Clark County Fair." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16833-marilyn-scott-holden-hat-lady-clark-county-fair-retirement-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Marilyn Holden, known as the Hat Lady, and husband Scott retired after 27 and 22 years at the Clark County Fair.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Boys &#038; Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington opens first-ever Dedicated Outreach Space in Evergreen Public Schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/boys-girls-clubs-of-southwest-washington-opens-first-ever-dedicated-outreach-space-in-evergreen-public-schools/</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of SW Washington opens its first dedicated Outreach space at Evergreen High School, funded through OSPI." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16829-boys-girls-clubs-southwest-washington-evergreen-high-school-outre.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Boys &#038; Girls Clubs of SW Washington opens its first dedicated Outreach space at Evergreen High School, funded through OSPI.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Happy Accidentals 5th Annual Gospel Concert set for Aug. 23</title>
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		<title>Vancouver teen named Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur--300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Emma Turner, 16, beat nearly 300 businesses at the Junior Market to claim the 2026 Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year title." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur--300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur--711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur--150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur--768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16822-emma-turner-fallen-leaf-lake-creations-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Emma Turner, 16, beat nearly 300 businesses at the Junior Market to claim the 2026 Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year title.]]></description>
		
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		<title>New influx of eateries coming soon to Battle Ground</title>
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		<title>Akin’s Bundles of Love giveaway meets growing need in Clark County</title>
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