Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance introduces a new series on Vancouver’s city races, sharing what candidates view as the biggest issues facing residents. From public safety and housing to leadership and homelessness, candidates offer perspectives ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-biggest-issue-facing-the-city-of-vancouver/ #Opinion #Vancouver #Election #CityCouncil #Mayor #PublicSafety #Homelessness #Housing #ClarkCounty #GeneralElection

In this letter to the editor, Seattle engineer Bob Ortblad calls on the Port of Vancouver to oppose the IBR bridge design, warning that the elevated structure would harm the planned Terminal 1 Public Market and worsen downtown noise and air pollution. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-port-of-vancouver-should-withdraw-its-support-for-the-ibrs-bridge-design/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Vancouver #PortOfVancouver #IBR #Infrastructure #PublicMarket #ColumbiaRiver #Transportation #WashingtonState

This letter to the editor from Tracy Little highlights support for Battle Ground School Board candidate Lorri Sibley, describing her as a passionate educator who prioritizes students, collaboration, and transparency. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lorri-sibley-is-a-passionate-advocate-for-students-always-putting-their-needs-first/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BattleGround #Education #SchoolBoard #LorriSibley #TracyLittle #StudentsFirst #CommunityEngagement #WashingtonState

Authorities say no protesters were struck when a vehicle rear-ended another near a demonstration on SE Mill Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. The driver, identified as Jason Miller, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/driver-rear-ends-vehicle-near-protest/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #DUI #TrafficInvestigation #Protest #PublicSafety #Police #Crash #WashingtonStatePatrol #ClarkCountyNews

Evergreen standout Terrance Saryon talks about balancing the excitement of his Division I football future at BYU with staying grounded in his senior season. He credits his mother, Olga Kalashnik, and coaches for their support. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/evergreens-terrance-saryon-stays-grounded-even-after-making-high-flying-football-plays/ #EvergreenHighSchool #TerranceSaryon #BYU #HighSchoolFootball #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #Sports #EvergreenPlainsmen #Football #StudentAthlete

Vancouver Police Officers Guild President Jeff Anaya urges voters to support Proposition 5, saying the measure would fund more officers, reduce response times, and improve public safety for Vancouver residents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-police-union-president-urges-support-for-proposition-5-to-improve-public-safety/ #Vancouver #Proposition5 #PublicSafety #Police #LawEnforcement #Opinion #JeffAnaya #VancouverPolice #CommunitySafety #ClarkCounty

Camas resident Douglas Tweet writes that IBR officials are using outdated transit data and inflated models to justify extending light rail over the I-5 Bridge. He cites C-TRAN ridership data showing current demand doesn’t support the cost and argues buses could meet the region’s needs for years to come. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-ibr-predictions-based-on-past-transit-ridership-instead-of-using-actual-data/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Camas #IBR #Transportation #Transit #LightRail #CTRAN #PublicSpending #ColumbiaRiverCrossing

Two men were found dead after a shooting at a Hazel Dell 7-Eleven Friday evening. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says the incident appears to be a murder-suicide between two people with no known connection. The Major Crimes Unit is investigating, and the names of the deceased will be released later by the Medical Examiner’s Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-dead-at-shooting-in-hazel-dell-convenience-store/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #HazelDell #CCSO #PublicSafety #Crime #Shooting #LawEnforcement #BreakingNews #ClarkCountyToday

Pathways Clinic will host its Pathways to Freedom Gala on Oct. 23 at the Vancouver Hilton, featuring Dr. Ben Carson and Georgene Rice. The nonprofit, which has supported Clark County families for 31 years, provides free medical care, counseling, and resources for women and families navigating pregnancy and beyond. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pathways-clinic-fundraiser-to-feature-dr-ben-carson-on-oct-23-in-vancouver/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #PathwaysClinic #BenCarson #Fundraiser #CommunitySupport #PregnancyClinic #FaithBased #WomensHealth #FamilyServices #Nonprofit

The Washington State Department of Transportation warns it needs $8 billion over the next decade to keep roads and bridges safe. Officials say maintenance and preservation have lagged for years as new construction took priority, leaving highways and bridge systems aging and underfunded. Report by TJ Martinell, The Center Square Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsdot-says-it-needs-8-billion-over-next-decade-to-keep-infrastructure-maintained/ #WSDOT #Transportation #Infrastructure #WashingtonState #Roads #Bridges #PublicSafety #Funding #InfrastructureCrisis #TheCenterSquare