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

In his column, Lars Larson contends that violence on public transit systems in Portland and Seattle threatens federal funding. He points to rising assaults, unsafe conditions, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s warning. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-violence-epidemic-on-transit-threatens-the-federal-money-spigot/ #PacificNorthwest #Transit #Opinion #LarsLarson #Violence #FederalFunding #PublicTransit

WSDOT maintenance crews will close the left lane of northbound I-205 in Vancouver on Sept. 11 to repair damaged guardrail between SR 14 and Mill Plain Boulevard. Travelers should plan for delays. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsdot-travel-advisory-plan-for-i-205-guardrail-repairs-in-vancouver-thursday/ #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WSDOT #I205 #TravelAdvisory #Transportation #Traffic #LaneClosure

The family of Alice Bolen has secured a $1 million civil settlement against her husband, Wayne Leonetti, who pleaded guilty to her 2023 murder in Ridgefield. Attorney Angus Lee said the outcome delivers accountability and closure. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/family-of-alice-bolen-secures-1-million-civil-settlement-following-murder-by-husband/ #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #DomesticViolence #CivilSettlement #Justice #Courts #AliceBolen #AngusLee

The Clark County Council appointed Leslie Lopez to District Court, filling the seat vacated by Judge Sonya L. Langsdorf, and will schedule more interviews to replace Judge Kelli E. Osler, who retires Dec. 31. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-leslie-lopez-to-district-court-will-schedule-additional-interviews-to-fill-second-open-seat/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #JudicialAppointment #LeslieLopez #Justice #Courts

Evergreen Public Schools announced no classes on Sept. 11 as bargaining with the PSE Large Group strike continues. Adjustments include free meals at select schools, child care options, and continued athletics. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-public-schools-update-no-classes-thursday/ #EvergreenSchools #Vancouver #SchoolClosure #Strike #Education #ClarkCounty #Students

Council for the Homeless is hosting Gathering for Change 2025 on Oct. 15 at Vancouver’s Kiggins Theatre, with a focus on storytelling, resilience, and a panel on empathy-driven housing and advocacy solutions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-for-the-homeless-hosts-gathering-for-change-moving-forward-together/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #GatheringForChange #Fundraiser #Housing #Advocacy #Nonprofit #VancouverWA

Kathryn (Kay) Ebert of Vancouver was elected first vice president of the International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood at the Sept. 4–6, 2025 biennial convention in Phoenix, reflecting the group’s 150+ years of supporting women’s education and leadership; her role includes guidance to the P.E.O. Foundation and service with Cottey College. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-resident-elected-first-vice-president-of-p-e-o-sisterhood/ #Vancouver #PEOSisterhood #Education #Nonprofit #Scholarships #Grants #CotteyCollege

Charlie Kirk died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem; statements from national figures followed as police investigated and the campus was closed. Reporting by Washington State Standard (Katie McKellar). https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting-follows-no-kings-protest-shooting-national-political-violence/ #UnitedStates #PoliticalViolence #UtahValleyUniversity #TurningPointUSA #CampusNews #PublicSafety #NationalPolitics

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot at a Utah Valley University event and confirmed dead; leaders from across the political spectrum condemned the attack as authorities investigated and UVU closed campus operations. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/charlie-kirk-turning-point-founder-and-trump-ally-shot-dead-in-utah/ #UnitedStates #BreakingNews #TurningPointUSA #UtahValleyUniversity #PublicSafety #PoliticalViolence #CampusNews #NationalPolitics #LawEnforcement