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White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:47:45 +0000

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.

Opinion: Washington passed an income tax to fund education, then the same majority cut education — and left $700+ million on the table

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:38:21 +0000

State officials passed a new income tax to fund education, then approved over $1 billion in cuts—while forgoing $700 million in annual federal scholarships students could have received.

Battle Ground Public Schools to hold listening sessions, collect input on budget cuts

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:43:34 +0000

Battle Ground Public Schools will host two public listening sessions and open online tools as it prepares for roughly $20 million in cuts for 2026-27.

Opinion: TriMet’s fiscal cliff continues to be a warning to Clark County and Oregon residents

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:18:16 +0000

Rep. John Ley’s opinion column details TriMet’s worsening finances, warning Clark County residents about the risks of any financial ties to the transit agency.

Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000

The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Athletics: Woodland schools dealing with major cuts to athletic department

Paul Valencia — Fri, 12 May 2023 23:24:25 +0000

Paul Huddleston, athletic director, said coaches and community members are rallying, looking for creative solutions after the recent levy failure for Woodland Public Schools led to massive cuts to the athletic department.

Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 7: A chat with WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:03:28 +0000

The sports enthusiasts welcome special guest Mick Hoffman, the executive director of the WIAA

Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 6: The threat of the elimination of sports in Washougal

Paul Valencia — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:00:34 +0000

The sports enthusiasts discuss the possibility of the elimination of sports in Washougal schools, plus a shout out to spring sports, and we share our favorite seasons from our favorite major league teams.

Community voices concerns on proposed budget cuts for Evergreen Public Schools

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:00:19 +0000

More than 50 people signed up to talk at this week’s school board meeting as Evergreen Public Schools propose $19 million in budget cuts.

Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 5: What it means to eliminate athletic director positions

Paul Valencia — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:22:55 +0000

The sports enthusiasts discuss the proposed elimination of athletic director positions, as we know them, in Evergreen Public Schools, plus a shout-out to Camas girls basketball team, and more discussion on state tournament formats.