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‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:01:51 +0000

Casey Sixkiller says every watershed in Washington has dropped below 75% of normal water supply.

Discover Pass sales dip after price increase

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:49:08 +0000

Washington State Parks reports that Discover Pass sales dropped after the October price hike, while revenue increased.

Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:30:23 +0000

Discover Pass free days make it easier for everyone – especially those new to the outdoors – to check out their state-managed lands OLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026, creating more opportunities for visitors to experience our state’s beauty. On these free days, a Discover ...

Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:35:47 +0000

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue.

Rep. Kevin Waters issues statement after the DNR’s nearsighted decision to limit timber harvesting in Washington

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:16:45 +0000

Rep. Kevin Waters criticized the DNR’s decision to conserve over 10,000 acres of older forests, warning it will harm rural counties, reduce school funding, and weaken Washington’s timber economy.

Vancouver Fire extinguishes brush fire

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:28:37 +0000

Vancouver Fire crews quickly extinguished a 50-by-50-foot blackberry brush fire Monday morning along Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway, with no injuries reported.

Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 20 May 2025 01:50:05 +0000

Washington’s Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 starting October 1, 2025, to help support state parks amid shifting budget priorities.

East County home destroyed by fast-moving fire

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 22:40:35 +0000

Just after 3:30 p.m. Friday (July 5), East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) was dispatched to a report of a column of smoke near NE Bradford Road and NE 53rd Street in Camas.

County plans wildfire fuel reduction efforts

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 03 May 2024 21:56:07 +0000

DNR wildfire suppression operating base at Camp Bonneville approved by county along with plans for wildfire reduction efforts.

Rep. Greg Cheney critical of DOC’s decision to close Larch Corrections Center

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:26:27 +0000

State Rep. Greg Cheney criticizes the Washington State Department of Corrections' decision to close Larch Corrections Center, calling it surprising, shortsighted, and raising concerns about the impact on wildfire fighting capabilities and inmate reentry into society.