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Year-Round Clock Debate Stalls After 308-117 House Vote
The U.S. House voted 308-117 in July for the Sunshine Protection Act, yet the legislation can't get out of the U.S. Senate. Sen. Tom Cotton cites past repeals over late winter sunrises, while Sen. Patty Murray says Washington wants permanent daylight saving time. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/time-change-permanent-daylight-saving-time-bill-awaiting-us #DaylightSavingTime #SunshineProtectionAct #USSenate #Congress #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyToday #Politics
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Brush Prairie Neighbors Question Rail Logistics Park Near Schools
Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad President Eric Temple says the company owns 28.8 acres across six tax parcels off Northeast Laurin Road in Brush Prairie. Neighbors near Laurin Middle School and Glenwood Heights Elementary are asking about permits, air quality and safety. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/brush-prairie-residents-raise-concerns-over-railroads #BrushPrairie #ClarkCounty #BattleGround #PVJR #LogisticsPark #LandUse #Railroad #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWA
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Clark County Vehicle Licensing: Nov. 2 and 3 Service Changes
The Clark County Auto License office at 1300 Franklin St. will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, with regular hours resuming Nov. 4. Nine additional vehicle licensing subagent locations exist, and many transactions can be done online. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/county-auto-license-office-will-closed-nov-2-and-nov-3 #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #AutoLicense #VehicleLicensing #PublicServiceCenter #ClarkCountyWA #LocalNews
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Ridgefield Turkey Trot and Keeping the Welcome Going After November
Last year's Ridgefield Turkey Trot drew more than 1,100 participants and volunteers. In a letter, Douglas Vandergraph reflects on the 5K's support for the schools foundation and Family Resource Center, and asks how to keep the welcome going after November. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/letter-race-whose-finish-line-classroom-door #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #TurkeyTrot #RidgefieldSchools #Thanksgiving #ClarkCountyWA
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A Vancouver Bus Rider Without a Car Questions Transit Plans
David Poland does not own a car and has ridden transit since childhood, including CVan, the Vine, and MAX. He argues that replacing bus stops with the Vine or light rail threatens elderly and disabled passengers, and urges a 3rd bridge option and more diesel buses. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/letter-light-rail-isnt-paying-riders-who #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #PublicTransit #LightRail #Transportation
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Camas Writer Cites PDC, Oregon and FEC Records on Candidates
Margaret Tweet of Camas writes that Kristina Marie Perez was listed as a member of Perez Gluesenkamp Enterprises from 2017 to March 3, 2023. Her letter asks what verification procedures the FEC uses for candidate names and cites FEC and Oregon records. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/letter-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-name-varies-official-filings #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Camas #FEC #PublicRecords #WAPolitics #ClarkCountyToday
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Student-Written Murder Mystery 'Rich Men' Opens in Battle Ground
Anara Fowler's 'Rich Men' follows two boys, Dale and Victor, as they figure out how one died and uncover the conspiracy of their bosses' wealth. Students lead every part of the Battle Ground High School production, which runs Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/battle-ground-high-school-presents-original-show-rich-men #BattleGround #BattleGroundHighSchool #RichMen #StudentTheater #MurderMystery #ClarkCounty #Youth
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Local Youth Cast Stages Newsboy Strike Musical at Fort Vancouver High
Opening night is Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Fort Vancouver High School, where a cast of local youth stages the story of newsboy Jack Kelly. Six performances run over two weekends, with tickets at journeytheater.org or 360-750-8550. Adults pay $22, seniors and children $20. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/journey-theater-presents-newsies #ClarkCountyToday #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #JourneyTheater #Newsies #YouthTheater #MusicalTheater #FortVancouverHighSchool
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Kuderer's Primary Care Study Proposal and Who Pays for It
Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer has been promoting request legislation for the 2027 session to study universal primary care. Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center writes that policyholders could end up paying through insurer assessments and raises workforce questions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-oic-pushing-universal-primary-care-state #Opinion #HealthCare #PrimaryCare #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Politics
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Weekly Clark County Audio Briefing: Ethics Case, Election Rules
The Vancouver City Council voted to take no further action on an ethics complaint against Council Member Diana Perez, centered on her $100,000 vote for Fourth Plain Forward. The audio roundup also covers Initiative 638, La Center's school board, and Washington's suspended campaign spending limits. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/newsletter-audio-only-october-30-2026 #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #WashingtonPolitics #Election #LaCenter #Initiative638 #LocalNews
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Washington PDC Pauses Enforcement of Late Campaign Money Caps
Washington's Public Disclosure Commission voted to suspend enforcement of a law capping what political committees can accept, and what candidates can give themselves, in the final days before an election. The cap is $75,000 for legislative and statewide races and $7,500 for local races. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/should-late-election-limits-political-committee #Opinion #PublicDisclosureCommission #WashingtonPolitics #CampaignFinance #ClarkCounty #Elections #PoliticalCommittees
Thursday · length unknown
Prairie High School Stages Singin' in the Rain This November
Prairie High School drama students deliver the songs you know and love in Singin' in the Rain, with dance performances that bring the silver screen to the stage. Director Clarie Verity says, “We can’t wait to have your hearts singin’ in the rain!” Performances begin Nov. 13. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/prairie-high-school-presents-singin-rain #PrairieHighSchool #SinginInTheRain #BattleGroundSchools #Vancouver #HighSchoolTheater #MovieMusical #ClarkCountyEvents
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Greater Vancouver Chamber Honors Alishia Topper for Public Service
At Alishia Topper's request, the Clark County Council approved a 2023 partnership to establish the county's first homebuyer down payment assistance program. The Greater Vancouver Chamber celebrated her service with its 2026 Statesperson of the Year award. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/clark-county-treasurer-alishia-topper-named-2026 #ClarkCounty #AlishiaTopper #GreaterVancouverChamber #Statesperson #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #Vancouver #SouthwestWashington
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Ridgefield Winter Market and Friday Events Planned for Greely Building
The Ridgefield Farmers Market's Winter Market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays from November 7 through April 17 at 304 Pioneer Street. Friday events with live music and nonprofit activities run through April 2027. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/gather-greely-event-series-aims-boost-downtown-activity-and #Ridgefield #WinterMarket #FarmersMarket #GreelyBuilding #CommunityEvents #LocalNonprofits #ShopLocal
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Rider, 25, Dies After Crash Into Tree on East Fourth Plain
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased at the scene after a crash in the 1400 block of E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. Police say he was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed into the westbound lanes and hit a tree. The Traffic Unit is investigating. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/vancouver-police-investigate-fatality-motorcycle-collision #Vancouver #VancouverPolice #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety #TrafficCollision #FourthPlain #ClarkCountyToday
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Youth Soccer's Marc Pongon Wins Dave Miletich Award in Vancouver
Marc Pongon was chosen from 141 volunteer coaches who served Vancouver youth sports programs from fall 2025 through spring 2026. Nominations praised his patience and kindness. The award honors the late Dave Miletich. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/city-vancouver-honors-2026-volunteer-coach-year #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWA #YouthSports #YouthSoccer #CommunityNews #VolunteerCoach #DaveMiletich
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Clark County Charter Review: Meeting Dates and Public Comment
Fifteen commissioners elected in November 2025 are seeking resident feedback as they work on potential amendments for 2027. The Clark County Charter Review Commission meets Nov. 10, Dec. 3 and Dec. 16, then weekly starting Jan. 6, 2027. Public comment is accepted online and by email. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/charter-review-commission-resumes-weekly-meetings-january #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #Vancouver #PublicComment #LocalGovernment #ClarkCountyNews
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Dana Wilson's Dream Big Initiative and Her Statewide OSPI Honor
Dana Wilson's Dream Big initiative connected students and families with more than two dozen professionals and community representatives. The Washougal paraeducator, who supports multilingual learners, now holds the 2026 state Classified School Employee of the Year title from OSPI. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/washougal-school-districts-dana-wilson-named-washington #Washougal #DanaWilson #ClassifiedSchoolEmployee #OSPI #MultilingualLearners #WashingtonEducation #ESD112
Wednesday · length unknown
A Christian Writer on Faith, Football and Representing Jesus
Tana Lander was watching Saturday college football when the NCAA's NIL changes, introduced in 2021, led her to three questions: whose name she makes known, whose image she bears, and whose likeness she is becoming. The opinion column ties each to daily faith. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-name-image-likeness #Opinion #Faith #CollegeFootball #NIL #NCAA #Christianity #TanaLander #ClarkCountyToday
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Where Clark County Residents Can Compost Halloween Pumpkins
Millions of Halloween pumpkins end up in landfills across the United States each year, and in landfills they produce methane, a greenhouse gas at least 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Clark County residents can compost them at free We Compost Community Hubs. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/composting-pumpkins-clark-county-great-way-give-pumpkins #ClarkCounty #Composting #Pumpkins #Halloween #WeCompost #Sustainability #PublicWorks #Vancouver

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