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		<title>New historic mural to be dedicated at Two Rivers Heritage Museum</title>
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		<title>Community invited to give, volunteer for 12th Annual IMPACT CW Summer Food Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:07:42 +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-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Volunteers and donors are needed by June 14 to assemble 200 food boxes for Camas-Washougal families facing summer hunger." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16220-impact-cw-summer-food-drive-camas-washougal-volunteers-food-boxes.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Volunteers and donors are needed by June 14 to assemble 200 food boxes for Camas-Washougal families facing summer hunger.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tickets available for ‘Gala on the Greens’ event to be held Saturday, May 16</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:47:24 +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-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Semi Bird headlines Republican fundraiser with state lawmakers and county auditor candidate at Washougal venue." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Semi Bird headlines Republican fundraiser with state lawmakers and county auditor candidate at Washougal venue.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washougal Police Department receives grant for narcotics detection device</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:22:31 +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-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washougal Police receives state grant for laser-based device that identifies drugs through packaging without direct contact." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16095-washougal-police-narcotics-detection-grant-equipment.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washougal Police receives state grant for laser-based device that identifies drugs through packaging without direct contact.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County Council to hold hearing on preferred land use alternative for comprehensive plan update</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:32:24 +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-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Council will select preferred land use alternative from three options studied in environmental review." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16024-clark-county-comprehensive-plan-hearing-land-use-alternatives.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Council will select preferred land use alternative from three options studied in environmental review.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County seeks public comment on plans tied to CDBG and HOME funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:55:16 +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-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County proposes $2.4 million in federal funding for dental care, affordable housing, and sidewalk improvements." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16021-clark-county-public-service-center-building.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County proposes $2.4 million in federal funding for dental care, affordable housing, and sidewalk improvements.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washougal ramps up efforts to support small businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washougal launches Gateway to Success Series with free workshops starting April 15 at Best Western Plus Convention Center." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16001-washougal-reflection-plaza-downtown-business-district.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washougal launches Gateway to Success Series with free workshops starting April 15 at Best Western Plus Convention Center. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washougal High School students pitch energy ideas to Clark PUD</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:32 +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-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="High schoolers modeled power grid solutions, balancing future growth, clean energy laws, and everyday reliability challenges with direct input from utility experts." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15802-washougal-high-students-energy-proposals-clark-pud.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>High schoolers modeled power grid solutions, balancing future growth, clean energy laws, and everyday reliability challenges with direct input from utility experts. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Local students may see expanded career pathways after new board appointment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:09:18 +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-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Greg Retchless, a business owner and longtime teacher, has joined the Washougal School Board to fill a vacancy left by Jim Cooper’s resignation." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15740-greg-retchless-washougal-school-board-business-education.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Greg Retchless, a business owner and longtime teacher, has joined the Washougal School Board to fill a vacancy left by Jim Cooper’s resignation. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="168" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-300x168.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-300x168.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-716x400.jpg 716w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-768x429.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change. ]]></description>
		
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