The Clark County Arts Commission will host Music on the Plaza on Sept. 20 from 2–4 p.m. at the Public Service Center in Vancouver. Free and open to the public, the event will feature music, poetry, and performances from Takin’ The Fifth, Last Cawl, Ottomatics, and Mila B. with Roundabout. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/clark-county-arts-commission-presents-music-on-the-plaza/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #MusicOnThePlaza #CommunityEvent #ClarkCountyArtsCommission #LiveMusic #Poetry #ArtsAdvocacy

The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled three public forums ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. Candidates for city councils, school boards, the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, and the Clark Regional Wastewater District will participate. Forums will be held Sept. 6, Sept. 24, and Oct. 10, with live coverage on CVTV and cvtv.org. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/league-of-women-voters-schedules-three-forums-ahead-of-nov-4-election/ #ClarkCountyWA #LeagueOfWomenVoters #Elections2025 #CamasWA #VancouverWA #WashougalWA #LocalElections #VoterEngagement

The State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds older adults they face greater fire risks, with seniors accounting for 44.5% of Washington fire deaths last year. Tips include alarms, escape planning, mobility readiness, and kitchen safety. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/fire-safety-tips-offered-for-older-adults/ #WashingtonState #FireSafety #OlderAdults #Seniors #PublicSafety #StateFireMarshal #SmokeAlarms #EmergencyPreparedness

Clark County will conduct nighttime lane closures on Northeast 99th Street in September and October during a water quality project to filter stormwater runoff into Suds Creek. Expect delays as crews upgrade infrastructure. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/nighttime-closures-and-delays-on-northeast-99th-street-in-september-and-october-during-water-quality-project-construction/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #Transportation #RoadClosures #PublicWorks #Stormwater #WaterQuality #TrafficDelays

Vancouver’s Debra Kalz writes that while she supports law enforcement, solving police staffing shortages requires addressing broader issues including jail capacity, judges, housing, and economic challenges, not just higher funding. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-do-wholeheartedly-support-our-law-enforcement-but-they-are-only-one-part-of-the-bigger-picture/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #VancouverWA #PoliceStaffing #PublicSafety #Proposition5 #CommunityVoices

Vancouver Police are asking for public assistance to locate 81-year-old Robert McSwain, last seen Sept. 2 near SE Mill Plain Blvd. He is considered endangered due to cognitive issues and may be on a reddish mountain bike. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-seeking-assistance-in-locating-a-missing-endangered-adult/ #VancouverWA #MissingPerson #CommunityAlert #VancouverPolice #EndangeredAdult

Evergreen Public Schools confirmed there will be no classes Sept. 3 due to the ongoing PSE Large Group strike. Mediation produced no agreement, but meals will be available at three schools and activities will continue without transportation. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/no-school-for-evergreen-public-schools-on-sept-3-as-strike-continues/ #EvergreenSchoolDistrict #VancouverWA #SchoolStrike #StudentMeals #EducationNews #ClarkCountyWA

Ahead of a pivotal Wednesday meeting, members of the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee warn that proposed changes could give Vancouver and Clark County dominant control. Camas Councilor Tim Hein and others argue small cities may pay more while receiving less, raising the possibility of lawsuits or withdrawal from C-TRAN. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/so-much-at-stake-as-c-tran-board-composition-review-committee-set-to-meet-wednesday/ #CTRAN #CamasWA #RidgefieldWA #LaCenterWA #VancouverWA #TransitGovernance #BoardRepresentation #ClarkCountyWA #TriMet

Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole says WSDOT has no authority to reject the 3-3-3 C-TRAN board plan and is urging the review committee to stand firm. He warns that adopting the state’s preferred format would leave Vancouver with an unlawful majority and could prompt legal action. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-mayor-disagrees-with-states-position-on-c-tran-board-composition/ #RidgefieldWA #CTRAN #BoardRepresentation #MattCole #WSDOT #ClarkCountyWA #TransitGovernance #VancouverWA

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance contends Washington’s public school funding struggles are rooted in disproportionate teacher salary growth and legislative choices tied to the McCleary Decision. He cites rising costs, stagnant student performance, and increasing private school and homeschool enrollment as signs the system is broken. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-answer-to-the-funding-crisis-for-public-schools-isnt-higher-salaries/ #Opinion #KenVance #ClarkCountyWA #EducationFunding #TeacherSalaries #McClearyDecision #PublicSchools #WEA #WashingtonState