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Mar 09 2025 7935 ep. 3 mins 3

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Letter: HB 1399 – A threat to public safety and local control

HB 1399 has sparked debate over law enforcement oversight and local control. John Jay of Clark County shares concerns about its impact on public safety and constitutional rights. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hb-1399-a-threat-to-public-safety-and-local-control/ #HB1399 #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #PoliceAccountability #WashingtonState #Lo

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview - Part 3

Education funding in Washington state remains a pressing issue 13 years after the McCleary decision. Larry Roe and Dick Rylander analyze the financial challenges facing K-12 schools, including unfunded mandates, local levies, and legislative impacts. Read the full opinion piece at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-k-12-washington-state-education-funding-overview-part

Suspect in animal cruelty case taken into custody

Battle Ground Police and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office worked swiftly to arrest 35-year-old Andre Terwilleger for animal cruelty, thanks to community assistance. After a months-long investigation into the tragic case involving nine abandoned dogs, Terwilleger was charged and taken into custody. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/suspect-in-animal-cru

Suspect in attempted ATM theft arrested

Camas Police arrested Robert Brooks in connection with an attempted ATM theft at Riverview Community Bank last May. The suspects caused over $80,000 in damage, but failed to access the $30,000 inside the ATM. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/suspect-in-attempted-atm-theft-arrested/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ATMTheft #CamasPolice #CrimeInvestigation #ClarkCounty

State basketball: Columbia River shines to take fourth place: Camas ends up sixth

Mar 08 2025 1 mins

Columbia River and Camas wrapped up their basketball seasons with strong finishes at the Washington state tournament. Columbia River claimed fourth place in the 2A state tournament, marking their best finish since 2009, while Camas secured sixth place in the 4A bracket. Listen to the recap of their performances and key highlights from the tournament. Read the full story at https://

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

Mar 07 2025 1 mins

Rep. John Ley raises concerns over TriMet’s funding demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject a $7 million annual subsidy and a costly light rail expansion. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-has-been-revealed-about-trimet-in-multiple-clark-county-today-articles-over-the-past-few-years-is-eye-opening/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #TriMetFunding #CT

High school girls basketball: Camas coach Scott Thompson’s resignation becomes official

Coach Scott Thompson officially resigns after turning Camas girls basketball into a state powerhouse, including a 2024 championship. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/high-school-girls-basketball-camas-coach-scott-thompsons-resignation-becomes-official/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #CamasBasketball #ScottThompson #HighSchoolBasketball #StateChampionship #ClarkCoun

State basketball tournaments: Camas boys, Columbia River boys advance to trophy round

Mar 07 2025 1 mins

The Camas and Columbia River boys basketball teams secured state tournament trophies after major wins on Friday. Camas took down Auburn in the 4A bracket, while Columbia River stunned top-seed Lynden in the 2A tournament. Read the full tournament recap by Paul Valencia at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-basketball-tournaments-camas-boys-columbia-river-boys-advance-to-

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting near Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, where a man was found with life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to gather details and confirm a suspect description. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-13/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverPolice #ShootingInvestigation #GunViolence #Cr

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview - Part 2

Mar 07 2025 1 mins

In Part 2 of their series, Larry Roe and Dick Rylander break down how school mandates—whether funded or not—affect Washington’s education system and local taxpayers. As mandates expand, districts struggle to cover costs, leading to higher levy requests and difficult funding decisions. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-k-12-washington-sta