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January 18, 2026

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Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hur ...

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hurdle for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?

Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, citin ...

Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, citing costs, enrollment trends, test results, and district spending priorities. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election

Clark County Elections has released key dates and instructions for voters ahead of the Feb. 10 Special El ...

Clark County Elections has released key dates and instructions for voters ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election, including ballot mailing, registration deadlines, and drop box hours. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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POLL: What should be the top priority for lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session?

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|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

POLL: What should be the top priority for lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session?

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers to weigh in on which issue Washington lawmakers should prio ...

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers to weigh in on which issue Washington lawmakers should prioritize as the 2026 legislative session approaches. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Compositi ...

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Composition Review Committee as disputes continue over compliance with state law and potential grant fun ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the risi ...

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the rising cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as the 2026 legislative session begins. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds

Federal investigators are examining whether four Washington school districts violated Title IX by allowin ...

Federal investigators are examining whether four Washington school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports, as state and federal policies continue to ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the Feb. ...

Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the Feb. 10 special election, citing funding increases and performance data. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate

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|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate

Washington lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would generally prohibit law enforcement o ...

Washington lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would generally prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

Washington lawmakers are weighing multiple bills to regulate artificial intelligence, including proposals ...

Washington lawmakers are weighing multiple bills to regulate artificial intelligence, including proposals targeting deepfakes, chatbot safeguards for minors, and discrimination in AI-driven decisions. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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