Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that the city’s homelessness crisis is draining resources, deferring tax revenues, and worsening environmental and public safety issues. He calls for policies that combine fiscal responsibility with humane, effective solutions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouvers-homelessness-crisis-a-financial-environmental-and-moral-failure/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #HomelessnessCrisis #CityBudget #TaxPolicy #PublicSafety #EnvironmentalImpact #LeadershipAccountability

The Washington State Republican Party is doubling its school board candidate support program, backing conservatives in 61 districts with campaign tools, fundraising advice, voter data, and more. Chairman Jim Walsh says the effort aims to fix Washington’s struggling K-12 public schools. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-expands-supports-for-conservative-school-board-candidates/ #WAGOP #WashingtonState #SchoolBoardElections #EducationPolicy #ConservativeCandidates #K12Schools #JimWalsh #Politics

Camas resident Carole Kelley shares her support for Liz Cline in the Charter Review Commission race, calling her a candidate who listens, rejects failed ideas, and focuses on transparency, accountability, and respecting taxpayers. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-liz-cline-is-not-just-talking-the-talk-she-is-living-it/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #LizCline #CharterReview #CamasWA #CommunityValues #Transparency #FiscalResponsibility #TaxpayerAccountability

In a letter to the editor, Bob Zak criticizes local and state leaders for pushing light rail and the I-5 Bridge project against public opposition. He urges voters to hold elected officials accountable in the upcoming election. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-hope-this-coming-election-the-folks-that-ignore-us-are-voted-out/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #LightRail #InterstateBridge #Election2025 #PoliticalAccountability #BobZak

Tukes Valley Middle School student Rye Dilley shares a letter supporting Lorri Sibley for Battle Ground School Board, praising her decades of experience and calling her a strong, smart, and serious candidate. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lorri-sibley-is-a-strong-smart-and-serious-candidate/ #Opinion #BattleGroundWA #LorriSibley #SchoolBoardElection #EducationLeadership #CommunitySupport #StudentPerspective

Clark County deputies arrested a 17-year-old after shots were fired during an attempted vehicle prowl near Heritage High School. The suspect fled, fired eight rounds toward a victim, and was later caught with a stolen firearm tied to Thurston County warrants. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/deputies-arrest-juvenile-suspect-after-shots-fired-during-attempted-auto-prowl/ #VancouverWA #PublicSafety #CCSO #JuvenileCrime #ShotsFired #StolenFirearm #LawEnforcement

I-5 in Vancouver will close overnight Sept. 13–14 as WSDOT and BPA crews install overhead utility lines near the Main Street overpass. Travelers will detour via I-205 and SR 500. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/both-directions-of-i-5-to-close-overnight-sept-13-in-vancouver-for-overhead-utility-line-installation/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #I5Closure #WSDOT #BPA #Transportation #TrafficAlert #HighwayMaintenance #TravelUpdates

The high school football season kicked off with Washougal’s 56-33 win over Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium. Despite no school due to a strike, Mountain View students turned out in force with themes, cheers, and spirit, led by student leaders Talley Pope and Amanda Diaz. https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-even-with-no-school-plenty-of-school-spirit-at-mountain-view/ #HighSchoolFootball #ClarkCountySports #WashougalPanthers #MountainViewThunder #VancouverWA #EvergreenSchools #SchoolSpirit #FridayNightLights

Evergreen parent Shimea Potter shares a letter criticizing district spending priorities during the classified staff strike, highlighting legal fees, bonuses, and the loss of paraeducators while calling for transparency and fair wages. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-ive-seen-firsthand-how-essential-classified-staff-are-to-schools-and-families/ #Opinion #EvergreenSchools #VancouverWA #ClassifiedStaff #SchoolStrike #ParentalPerspective #LaborDispute #Transparency

As Evergreen Public Schools staff strikes disrupt families, questions grow about closed-door union negotiations. This week’s poll asks whether contract talks should be public. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-school-district-negotiations-with-unions-be-made-public/ #Opinion #SchoolStrikes #WashingtonState #EvergreenSchools #Unions #Transparency #LaborDisputes #PollQuestion #EducationPolicy