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Clark County Arts Commission presents Music on the Plaza
The Clark County Arts Commission will host Music on the Plaza on Sept. 20 at the Public Service Center, featuring local bands, poetry, and community performances.
League of Women Voters schedules three forums ahead of Nov. 4 election
The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host three candidate forums in September and October ahead of the Nov. 4 election, with events in Camas and Vancouver.
Fire safety tips offered for older adults
The State Fire Marshal’s Office urges older adults to reduce fire risks by testing alarms, planning exits, and practicing safe cooking, noting seniors face higher fatality rates.
Nighttime closures and delays on Northeast 99th Street in September and October during water quality project construction
Clark County will close lanes on Northeast 99th Street at night in September and October for a stormwater retrofit project aimed at improving water quality in Suds Creek.
Letter: ‘I do wholeheartedly support our law enforcement but they are only one part of the bigger picture’
Vancouver resident Debra Kalz supports law enforcement but questions whether more funding solves staffing shortages, citing broader issues from jail capacity to property taxes.
Vancouver Police seeking assistance in locating a missing/endangered adult
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 81-year-old Robert McSwain, last seen Sept. 2 near SE Mill Plain Blvd. and believed endangered.
No school for Evergreen Public Schools on Sept. 3 as strike continues
Evergreen Public Schools announced there will be no classes Sept. 3 as the PSE Large Group strike continues, though meals and activities will still be offered.
So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday
With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver and Clark County in control, sparking talk of legal action and even withdrawal from the agency.
Ridgefield mayor disagrees with state’s position on C-TRAN board composition
Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole urged the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee to stand by its 3-3-3 plan, disputing WSDOT’s authority and warning of possible legal action.
Opinion: The answer to the funding crisis for public schools isn’t higher salaries
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues Washington’s public school funding crisis stems from disproportionate salary growth and flawed budgeting, not a lack of taxpayer support.
WSU Vancouver to host skill shop series
WSU Vancouver will host the How to Be Active Skill Shop Series every other Tuesday this fall, offering sessions on civics, conflict resolution, elections, and community collaboration.
After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package
The Oregon House narrowly passed a $4.3 billion transportation tax package on Labor Day, sending the proposal to the Senate for a vote expected Wednesday.
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct 1
Washington businesses are preparing for new retail sales taxes under ESSB 5814, set to take effect Oct. 1, impacting services from advertising to IT and raising costs for consumers.
New royalty named to the 2026 Clark County Fair Equestrian Court
Queen Heidi Williamson and Princess River Walker Williamson were named to the 2026 Clark County Fair Equestrian Court, continuing the tradition of youth leadership and community service.
Letter: Mayor Anne’s power grab
Shauna Walters argues Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle has used C-TRAN to advance light rail at the expense of Clark County’s smaller cities and taxpayers.
Letter: Local Vietnam War dead finally honored at ceremony
Vancouver’s Ann Donnelly reflects on a community ceremony honoring 59 Clark County soldiers lost in the Vietnam War, decades after their sacrifice.
Opinion: Death before detransition
Nancy Churchill argues the cultural slogan “death before detransition” silences regret, fuels despair, and creates conditions for tragedy while calling for compassionate alternatives.
Clean Energy Planning comment period open through Sept. 12
Clark Public Utilities is accepting public comment through Sept. 12 on its 2026-2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan under Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act.