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		<title>Veterans Advisory Board seeks two new employees for Veterans Assistance Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County&#039;s 33,000-plus veterans could gain dedicated mental health and case management services if the council approves funding." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16367-clark-county-veterans-advisory-board-mental-health-case-manager-f.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County's 33,000-plus veterans could gain dedicated mental health and case management services if the council approves funding.]]></description>
		
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		<title>WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="FEMA is sending $538M to Washington state health departments and hospital systems for COVID-era costs after years of delays." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16254-washington-state-fema-covid-pandemic-reimbursement-hospital-health-department.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>FEMA is sending $538M to Washington state health departments and hospital systems for COVID-era costs after years of delays.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt: Supplemental capital budget includes key investments for the 20th District</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:17:40 +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-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Projects in the 20th District will benefit from millions in state funds, with local schools, community centers, and infrastructure improvements highlighted by Reps. Abbarno and Orcutt." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15750-abbarno-orcutt-20th-district-capital-budget-investments.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Projects in the 20th District will benefit from millions in state funds, with local schools, community centers, and infrastructure improvements highlighted by Reps. Abbarno and Orcutt. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Twenty-nine states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Twenty-nine states and DC have broken from national childhood immunization guidelines, with Washington among those opposing federal reductions in recommended vaccines." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15737-states-vaccine-guidance-rejection-washington-children-policy-lg.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Twenty-nine states and DC have broken from national childhood immunization guidelines, with Washington among those opposing federal reductions in recommended vaccines. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter:  County Council resolution ‘strong on rhetoric, weak on results’</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-county-council-resolution-strong-on-rhetoric-weak-on-results/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=letter-county-council-resolution-strong-on-rhetoric-weak-on-results</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Peter Bracchi calls on the Clark County Council to withdraw its ICE-related resolution and replace it with a measurable public-safety plan." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15624-peter-bracchi-ice-resolution-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Peter Bracchi calls on the Clark County Council to withdraw its ICE-related resolution and replace it with a measurable public-safety plan. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washougal secures federal support for infrastructure projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The city of Washougal received $3.3 million in federal funding for drinking water PFAS remediation design and 32nd Street Rail Crossing safety improvements." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15559-washougal-federal-infrastructure-funding-projects.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The city of Washougal received $3.3 million in federal funding for drinking water PFAS remediation design and 32nd Street Rail Crossing safety improvements. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15087-who-benefits-from-shutdown-nancy-churchill.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: It is time to vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich urges citizens to perform their civic duty and vote, emphasizing local leadership, government accountability, and public issues ranging from taxes to education and public health." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15041-wynn-grcich-vancouver-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich urges citizens to perform their civic duty and vote, emphasizing local leadership, government accountability, and public issues ranging from taxes to education and public health. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark and Klickitat Counties host drug take-back events to promote safe disposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:16:34 +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-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark and Klickitat counties will hold free, confidential Drug Take-Back events Oct. 25, offering safe medication disposal at multiple police and community sites." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14928-clark-klickitat-drug-take-back-event.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark and Klickitat counties will hold free, confidential Drug Take-Back events Oct. 25, offering safe medication disposal at multiple police and community sites. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark County Council seeks volunteers for Mosquito Control District Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County is taking applications for two Mosquito Control District Board seats, with terms starting Jan. 2, 2026; the application deadline is Oct. 31, 2025." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14901-clark-county-mosquito-board-trustees-volunteers.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County is taking applications for two Mosquito Control District Board seats, with terms starting Jan. 2, 2026; the application deadline is Oct. 31, 2025. ]]></description>
		
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