Three outbuildings at 16603 SE Fisher Drive were fully engulfed when Vancouver Fire arrived Friday evening. An aggressive attack by four engines, two truck companies, and additional units kept the fire from reaching a nearby residence. No injuries, no displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-fire-contains-outbuilding-fire/ #VancouverFire #FireSafety #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety #Vancouver #WashingtonState

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance challenges the $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement's phased funding strategy, arguing that starting construction with only $5 billion secured — and light rail opposed by most Clark County residents — is a fiscal trap, not a plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/ #I5Bridge #IBR #LightRail #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Opinion #WashingtonState #BridgeReplacement #Infrastructure

A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of food arrived at the Clark County Food Bank, donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the JustServe and America250 service initiative. The delivery — enough to feed about 1,400 people for a week — is one of 250 truckloads distributed across all 50 states honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/semi-truck-brings-40000-pounds-of-donations-to-clark-county-food-bank/ #ClarkCounty #FoodBank #JustServe #America250 #FoodInsecurity #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CommunitySupport #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints #HungerRelief

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's estimated cost has doubled to $14.4 billion, and Vancouver's light rail extension to Library Square now has no timeline. The first funded phase at $5.68 billion covers the new span but not the tracks. Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle says the city won't accept a 90-foot elevated station near the waterfront as a permanent endpoint. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/light-rail-to-nowhere-surging-costs-undercut-i-5-bridge-transit-plan/ #I5Bridge #LightRail #VancouverWA #InterstateBridge #TransportationWA #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #IBRProgram #ColumbiaRiver #Infrastructure ---

Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole threw the ceremonial first pitch, more than 1,300 fans packed the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, and the Raptors rolled to a 9-0 win over Northwest Star Academy in their 2026 opener. Coach Chris Cota, the only head coach in franchise history, is back for another summer of West Coast League baseball. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-ridgefield-welcome-another-season-of-west-coast-league-baseball/ #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCounty #SummerBaseball #WCLBaseball

Yacolt's red, white, and blue road striping sparked a countywide debate, a chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview killed two, Rep. John Ley warned I-5 toll forecasts may fall short, and hundreds gathered at Fort Vancouver to honor the fallen. URLHERE #ClarkCounty #YacoltStripes #I5Bridge #LongviewWA #MemorialDay #ColumbiaRiverSoccer #RidgefieldRaptors #SouthwestWashington #WashingtonState ---

A red, white and blue road striping project in Yacolt has sparked community debate after a single complaint raised questions about patriotic displays on public roads. Supporters tie the project to America's 250th anniversary. Clark County Today wants to know where you stand. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit/ #Yacolt #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyToday #PatrioticDisplays #CommunitySpirit #WashingtonState #America250 #Poll

Rep. John Ley of the 18th Legislative District calls out Washington State's failure to open the Brockmann Campus — a completed, $42 million, 48-bed mental health facility north of WSU Vancouver that received only $600,000 for a "warm closure" instead of clinical operations. Advocates say the delay is costing lives. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/ #BrockmannCampus #MentalHealth #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #DSHS #CivilCommitment #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #PublicPrivatePartnership #SouthwestWashington ---

Longview Superintendent Karen Cloninger faces felony witness tampering charges after school officials allegedly knew of sexual assault allegations at Mark Morris High School more than a week before police were notified. Four other employees are on administrative leave. Community members packed Tuesday's board meeting demanding resignations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/parents-call-for-resignation-of-longview-school-board-amid-sex-assault-investigation/ #LongviewSchools #KarenCloninger #MarkMorrisHighSchool #SchoolBoardAccountability #WashingtonState #StudentSafety #SexAssaultInvestigation #CowlitzCounty

A spring 2026 AWB survey finds 24% of Washington employers actively considering leaving the state — nearly triple the rate from winter 2025. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the tax hikes, B&O surcharges, and regulatory pressures driving companies to Idaho, Utah, and Tennessee. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #BusinessExodus #SmallBusiness #TaxPolicy #WashingtonPolitics #AWB #Economy #Regulations #Politics