Clark County Council debated Michelle Belkot’s resolution to denounce political violence in “all its forms.” Disagreement centered on whether Charlie Kirk should be the only victim named, with some councilors suggesting broader references. A revised resolution could be voted on next week. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-argues-over-just-how-to-denounce-political-violence/ #ClarkCounty #PoliticalViolence #ClarkCountyCouncil #CharlieKirk #MichelleBelkot #VancouverWA #News

Randall O’Toole critiques Oregon’s draft energy strategy, saying efforts to reduce driving through transit and dense housing have failed. He points to rising congestion, limited emissions savings, and the success of remote work, urging investment in fuel-efficient cars instead. Comments on the plan close Sept. 22. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oregon-fantasizes-reducing-miles-of-driving/ #Opinion #RandallOToole #Oregon #Transportation #EnergyStrategy #LightRail #RemoteWork #GreenhouseGas #PacificNorthwest

WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh echoed Donald Trump’s suggestion that Antifa protesters are “paid agitators” and supported the idea of using RICO laws to probe funding networks. The debate draws renewed focus on Seattle’s 2020 CHAZ/CHOP protests and ongoing political violence. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gop-chair-agrees-with-trump-that-antifa-protesters-are-paid-agitators/ #Antifa #DonaldTrump #JimWalsh #WashingtonState #Politics #RICO #Seattle #CHAZ #CHOP

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the Good Neighbor Authority can strengthen partnerships between states, tribes, and the federal government to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk across the Pacific Northwest. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-making-pacific-northwest-forests-healthy-using-the-good-neighbor-authority/ #Opinion #ToddMyers #GoodNeighborAuthority #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ForestHealth #WildfirePrevention #GNA

Nancy Churchill contends that America’s “Children’s Medical Industrial Complex” profits from vulnerable kids, with Big Pharma, billionaire donors, universities, and state laws undermining parental rights. She urges support for parents’ rights initiatives due by Dec. 30. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-children-for-sale/ #NancyChurchill #WashingtonState #ParentsRights #SSRIs #ChildrensHealth #Opinion #HB1296 #LetsGoWashington

Megan Peyton has been appointed by the Clark County Council to fill the District Court seat of retiring Judge Kelli E. Osler. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Peyton will bring her background at Vancouver Defenders to the bench. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-megan-peyton-to-district-court/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #MeganPeyton #JudgeOsler #LocalNews #Washington

Rep. John Ley says the I-5 Bridge replacement meeting offered “lots of questions and very few complete answers,” with no cost update and concerns over tolling, mitigation, and rising project expenses. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-says-ibr-meeting-leaves-lots-of-questions-and-very-few-complete-answers/ #JohnLey #IBR #I5Bridge #Transportation #ClarkCounty #Tolling #Transit #TriMet #GregJohnson #ColumbiaRiverCrossing

Clark County officials were questioned for not lowering flags promptly after Trump’s proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk. Some councilors and the county manager also declined to condemn the assassination, drawing calls for a resolution. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-response-to-charlie-kirk-assassination-scrutinized/ #ClarkCounty #CharlieKirk #Politics #SueMarshall #MichelleBelkot #AngusLee #PoliticalViolence #DonaldTrump #CountyCouncil

In a letter to the editor, Julia Dawn Seaver of Vancouver reflects on the murder of Charlie Kirk, condemning celebrations of political violence and urging faith, love, and the ballot box as a response. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk-makes-clear-were-not-that-country-anymore/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #JuliaDawnSeaver #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #PoliticalViolence #FirstAmendment #Faith #BallotBox

The “17th District Rising” event takes place Sept. 27 in Washougal, offering a chance to meet Republican candidates and elected officials, enjoy food and live music, and participate in a fundraiser. https://clarkcountytoday.com/clarkcountytalk/17th-district-rising-event-set-for-sept-27/ #ClarkCounty #Politics #Fundraiser #Republicans #Washougal #17thDistrict #JohnLey #GlenMorgan #BobSonger