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		<title>Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15883-washington-policy-center-todd-myers-public-engagement.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vancouver City Council to host community forum on belonging March 23</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Residents are invited to join Vancouver City Council&#039;s community forum to discuss personal experiences, barriers, and new ideas for improving local sense of belonging." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15777-vancouver-city-council-community-forum-belonging-members.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Residents are invited to join Vancouver City Council's community forum to discuss personal experiences, barriers, and new ideas for improving local sense of belonging. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Area residents invited to attend the RFA Informational Session Wednesday evening</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Residents of Washougal and Camas are invited to an informational session on the proposed Regional Fire Authority, set for Oct. 22 at the Port of Camas-Washougal. The event runs from 6–8 p.m. and will feature local experts discussing the proposal." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14954-rfa-informational-session-washougal-camas.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Residents of Washougal and Camas are invited to an informational session on the proposed Regional Fire Authority, set for Oct. 22 at the Port of Camas-Washougal. The event runs from 6–8 p.m. and will feature local experts discussing the proposal. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark County launches Salmon Creek Solutions project with open house on Oct. 8</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Public Works invites residents to an Oct. 8 open house launching the Salmon Creek Solutions project, focused on preventing pollution and improving stormwater management." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14874-salmon-creek-solutions-open-house.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Public Works invites residents to an Oct. 8 open house launching the Salmon Creek Solutions project, focused on preventing pollution and improving stormwater management.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=174519</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-washington-legislature-remote-participation-senate-chambers.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries invites community to help shape the future</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is launching a public engagement process to guide its next Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan, with in-person events, a survey, and community input shaping the district’s next decade." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-library-community-engagement.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is launching a public engagement process to guide its next Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan, with in-person events, a survey, and community input shaping the district’s next decade.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vancouver launches contest for citizens to design a new city flag</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver launches a citywide contest inviting residents to design a new city flag that reflects community pride and shared values." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-vancouver-city-flag-design-contest.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver launches a citywide contest inviting residents to design a new city flag that reflects community pride and shared values.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Commission on Aging offers opportunities to advocate for older residents and more livable communities</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County is seeking applicants for its Commission on Aging, offering opportunities to advocate for older residents and livable communities." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-commission-on-aging-clark-county.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County is seeking applicants for its Commission on Aging, offering opportunities to advocate for older residents and livable communities.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition to hold final meeting On Feb. 3</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will hold its final meeting on Feb. 3, discussing public engagement and climate planning." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-meeting.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will hold its final meeting on Feb. 3, discussing public engagement and climate planning.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition to meet Jan. 6</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Clark County Environmental Justice Coalition will meet on Jan. 6 to support public engagement and environmental justice in climate planning." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-county-climate-project-environmental-justice-coalition.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Clark County Environmental Justice Coalition will meet on Jan. 6 to support public engagement and environmental justice in climate planning.]]></description>
		
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