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		<title>Charter Review Commission members grow increasingly frustrated with overreach by county executives</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:22:42 +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-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Commissioners Donnelly, Gasque, and LaBrant accused county staff and Auditor Kimsey of tilting the charter amendment process." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16386-clark-county-charter-review-commission-ethics-overreach-kimsey-do.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Commissioners Donnelly, Gasque, and LaBrant accused county staff and Auditor Kimsey of tilting the charter amendment process.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: The logistics crisis of universal mail-in voting</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:39:34 +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-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jonathan Hines argues that roughly 70% of voters already bypass mail in favor of drop boxes and in-person delivery." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16383-jonathan-hines-vancouver-mail-in-voting-election-reform-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jonathan Hines argues that roughly 70% of voters already bypass mail in favor of drop boxes and in-person delivery.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +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-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Identity Clark County Learn Here Heroes named</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:24:43 +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-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jon Girod&#039;s work grew construction coursework enrollment from 100 to 2,200 students across 10 Clark County high schools." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jon Girod's work grew construction coursework enrollment from 100 to 2,200 students across 10 Clark County high schools.]]></description>
		
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		<title>David Kuhnhausen selected as county’s Community Development director</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:29:14 +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-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="David Kuhnhausen spent nearly two decades at the city of Portland before taking the Clark County role." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16335-clark-county-community-development-director-david-kuhnhausen-appo.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>David Kuhnhausen spent nearly two decades at the city of Portland before taking the Clark County role.]]></description>
		
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		<title>GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver student raising funds for prestigious camp for the deaf</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:40:46 +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-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Wes Hopkinson, one of 64 Americans invited, needs $4,500 to attend the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp in Stayton, Ore." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16264-wes-hopkinson-deaf-youth-leadership-camp-washington-school-vancou.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Wes Hopkinson, one of 64 Americans invited, needs $4,500 to attend the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp in Stayton, Ore.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:36:56 +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-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Anthony Teso argues CCA repeal would transfer savings to Chevron and BP, not working families." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16261-anthony-teso-climate-commitment-act-letter-vancouver-washington.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Anthony Teso argues CCA repeal would transfer savings to Chevron and BP, not working families.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County Council seeks applicants for volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Environmental Public Health permitting services unavailable May 11-17</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Vancouver Fire Department responds to residential garage fire</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +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-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Crews reached the McGillivray Boulevard scene in three minutes, preventing spread to main living areas." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16119-vancouver-garage-fire-mcgillivray-boulevard-response.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Crews reached the McGillivray Boulevard scene in three minutes, preventing spread to main living areas.]]></description>
		
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