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		<title>High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:55:34 +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-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="James Young-Lewis, a Clark County native who graduated from Evergreen in 2009, became Prairie&#039;s head coach in May after working as an assistant coach across various programs since 2015, joining Prairie&#039;s staff in 2024." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16852-james-young-lewis-prairie-high-school-football-head-coach-2026.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>James Young-Lewis, a Clark County native who graduated from Evergreen in 2009, became Prairie's head coach in May after working as an assistant coach across various programs since 2015, joining Prairie's staff in 2024.]]></description>
		
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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>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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					<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" 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="(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>Vancouver teen named Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:24:29 +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-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>Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:42:14 +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-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Thursday is Kids Day at the Clark County Fair, with Monster Truck shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. featuring Megasaurus, a fire-breathing robotic T-Rex." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16813-clark-county-fair-fluffy-rabbit-petting-2026.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Thursday is Kids Day at the Clark County Fair, with Monster Truck shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. featuring Megasaurus, a fire-breathing robotic T-Rex.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Battle Ground Public Schools secures funding for athletics programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:33 +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-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Donations from individuals and foundry10 met fundraising goals for golf, gymnastics, swimming, and bowling at BGPS." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16810-battle-ground-public-schools-athletics-funding-golf-swimming-gymn.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Donations from individuals and foundry10 met fundraising goals for golf, gymnastics, swimming, and bowling at BGPS.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mars Encounters is a big hit for families at the Clark County Fair</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-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Mars Encounters features mining, live shows, and a new AI character named Alik at the Clark County Fair." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16795-mars-encounters-clark-county-fair-family-exhibition-inflatable-ob-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Mars Encounters features mining, live shows, and a new AI character named Alik at the Clark County Fair.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vancouver Elite Outreach looks to help city’s youth through mentorship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:22 +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-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Matt Young founded Vancouver Elite Outreach 16 years ago to teach youth life skills through mentorship, drawing on his own struggles with dyslexia and a tough upbringing." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16762-matt-young-vancouver-elite-outreach-youth-mentorship-back-to-scho.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Matt Young founded Vancouver Elite Outreach 16 years ago to teach youth life skills through mentorship, drawing on his own struggles with dyslexia and a tough upbringing.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: XX-XY – Follow the science</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:19:42 +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-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Columnist Nancy Churchill argues Initiative 638 would restore biological-sex requirements to Washington middle and high school sports." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16760-nancy-churchill-title-ix-initiative-638-girls-sports-washington.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Columnist Nancy Churchill argues Initiative 638 would restore biological-sex requirements to Washington middle and high school sports.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington&#039;s Board of Education proposes shifting from 17 to 15 core credits while expanding personalized pathway credits from three to five." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16676-washington-state-board-education-high-school-graduation-requireme.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington's Board of Education proposes shifting from 17 to 15 core credits while expanding personalized pathway credits from three to five.]]></description>
		
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