American Legion Post 44 marked Sept. 11 in Ridgefield by displaying 214 flags across the city to honor victims of the 2001 attacks and celebrate community unity. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/american-legion-post-44-salutes-sept-11-with-hundreds-of-american-flags-in-ridgefield/ #Ridgefield #PatriotDay #Sept11 #AmericanLegion #CommunitySpirit #FlagDisplay #ClarkCounty

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares a personal column on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling him a man of faith, character, and integrity. Vance rejects claims of hate, praises Kirk’s respectful style, and urges readers to carry forward his legacy. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-charlie-kirk-didnt-allow-the-angry-hateful-and-violent-members-of-the-left-to-silence-him/ #Opinion #CharlieKirk #KenVance #TurningPointUSA #Faith #Conservative #Legacy #PoliticalViolence #Columns

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers could be forced to cover millions in TriMet light rail costs following the latest C-TRAN Board vote. He argues residents have repeatedly rejected light rail, yet officials continue pursuing taxes and agreements that shift the burden onto Clark County. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-will-pay-is-the-question-for-clark-county/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #LightRail #CTRAN #TriMet #Transportation #JohnLey #PublicTransitFunding

In his Northwest Nonsense column, Lars Larson responds to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, arguing it reflects a dangerous rise in political violence. He cites FBI evidence, national rhetoric, and a survey showing liberal support for political murder. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-violent-left/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolence #TurningPointUSA #PacificNorthwest #Columns #Assassination

Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumala issued a statement after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, condemning the attack as not only against Kirk but against free speech itself. He urged Americans to continue speaking truth and not cower in fear. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-clark-county-republican-party-statement-regarding-charlie-kirk-assassination/ #Opinion #CharlieKirk #ClarkCounty #RepublicanParty #PoliticalViolence #TurningPointUSA #MatthewBumala #FreeSpeech

Following Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, the Clark County Democrats issued a statement condemning political violence, offering condolences, and urging calm and civic respect in politics. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/opinion-clark-county-democrats-condemn-political-violence-in-wake-of-charlie-kirk-shooting/ #ClarkCounty #CharlieKirk #PoliticalViolence #TurningPointUSA #VancouverWA #Democracy #CommunitySafety #Politics

The Ridgefield School District Board approved a K–5 grade reconfiguration to begin in 2026–27, aligning with the opening of a new Sunset Ridge Elementary. Todd Graves and Stephanie Goad were named as school leaders. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-sd-announces-elementary-grade-reconfiguration-name-and-leadership-of-new-elementary-school/ #Ridgefield #EducationNews #SunsetRidge #ElementarySchools #SchoolBoard #K5Model #ClarkCountySchools

In this opinion column, Andy Ngo argues that Charlie Kirk’s assassination marks the spread of political violence into a culture of assassination. Drawing from personal experiences and years of documenting extremism, Ngo warns that public figures are increasingly targeted. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/ #Opinion #CharlieKirk #AndyNgo #PoliticalViolence #TPUSA #CultureOfAssassination #PacificNorthwest #Columns

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident Bill Black calls on the Clark County Council to end delays on Annual Reviews, warning that continued suspensions will worsen the housing shortage and raise costs for families. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-clark-county-needs-housing-solutions-not-more-delays/ #ClarkCounty #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #VancouverWA #LetterToTheEditor #Opinion #RealEstateDevelopment

Evergreen Public Schools announced a tentative agreement with the PSE Large Group classified union, pending ratification Thursday; if the contract is approved, school will start Friday, Sept. 12. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/tentative-agreement-reached-between-evergreen-public-schools-and-certified-staff/ #EvergreenPublicSchools #VancouverWA #EducationNews #UnionVote #BackToSchool #EvergreenSchoolDistrict