Clark County Today News

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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/family-of-alice-bolen-secures-1-million-civil-settlement-following-murder-by-husband/ #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #DomesticViolence #C...

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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-appoints-leslie-lopez-to-district-court-will-schedule-additional-interviews-to-fill-second-open-seat/ #ClarkCounty #DistrictCourt #Judicia...

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://www.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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-for-the-homeless-hosts-gathering-for-change-moving-forward-together/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #GatheringForChange #Fundraiser #Housing #Advocac...

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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-resident...

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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting-follows-no-kings-protest-shooting-national-political-violence/ #UnitedStates #PoliticalViolence #UtahVall...

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://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/charlie-kirk-turning-point-founder-and-trump-ally-shot-dead-in-utah/ #UnitedStates #BreakingNews #TurningPointUSA #UtahValleyUniv...

C-TRAN’s board kept language that the agency “may participate in funding” operations and maintenance for a potential light rail extension into downtown Vancouver, after a vote rejecting a return to older language that barred O&M payments; members and cities split over costs, representation, and pending lawsuits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-taxpayers-potentially-on-the-hook-f...

NAEP’s 2024 results report historic lows in 12th-grade math and reading and flat 8th-grade science. In a column, Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center cites concerns from federal officials and argues for urgent reforms and expanded educational options. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-naep-2024-american-students-score-historic-lows-in-math-reading-science/ #Opinion #Washingt...

Nancy Churchill contends that prayer is mocked after tragedy and argues faith is under cultural attack, contrasting reactions and policy calls with quotes from public figures while urging a return to prayer and religious freedom. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-faith-under-fire/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #ReligiousFreedom #Prayer #Faith #Culture #Politics #Columns

Washougal will temporarily close the southbound lane of 32nd Street at the railroad tracks between Evergreen Way and B Street from Sept. 15–19, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., to support geotechnical and survey work for the 32nd Street Rail Crossing Project; a signed detour and advance VMS notices will be in place. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/temporary-closure-of-southbound-32nd-street-in-washougal-fo...

CCSO is investigating two incidents reported by women on the Salmon Creek Trail near Klineline Park: an alleged assault on Sept. 3 and suspicious recording behavior on Sept. 8; one case is being investigated as Assault IV – sexual motivation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccso-investigating-suspicious-incidents-on-salmon-creek-trail/ #ClarkCountyWA #PublicSafety #CCSO #VancouverWA #SalmonC...

Pacific Power set a new 2026 Lewis River recreation schedule: Beaver Bay Park May 22–Sept. 30; Swift Forest Camp day use from May 10 and camping May 22–Nov. 22. The changes support visitor needs and protect a nearby Great Blue Heron rookery. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/pacific-power-adjusts-lewis-river-recreation-schedules-to-accommodate-changing-public-use-patterns-expanding-avian-habit...

The Clark County Commission on Aging will hold its annual retreat on Sept. 17 from 3:15–6 p.m. in the sixth-floor Training Room at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The in-person meeting is open to the public, will not be recorded, and has no option for virtual attendance. Topics include the 2026 work plan and 2025 Silver Citizen nominees. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/ne...

PeaceHealth announced Imelda Dacones, MD, FACP, as president of care delivery and value, effective Sept. 15, joining a senior leadership realignment to accelerate a three-year transformation strategy and lead clinical operations with physicians, clinicians, care teams, and care models across the system. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/nationally-recognized-physician-executive-dr-imelda-dac...

Clark College was awarded a $77,610 Job Skills grant to deliver lean-focused, job-specific training with ETI Group for employees of Cascadia Metals, Kyocera, nLight, and Vigor; the JSP funds training with employer matches to build skills amid a skilled-labor shortage. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-college-awarded-78k-job-skills-grant/ #VancouverWA #Business #WorkforceTraining #ClarkC...

Let’s Go Washington, founded by Brian Heywood, launched two initiatives to the Legislature: a parental rights measure tied to I-2081 and HB 1296, and a girls-in-sports measure using existing eligibility records; responses include comments from the Washington State Democratic Party and Rep. Travis Couture, with a target of about 400,000 signatures. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lets-go-wash...

Mark Harmsworth says Gov. Bob Ferguson’s concern over proposed tariffs conflicts with $9B in state tax increases, citing projected costs, jobs at risk, and Washington’s trade exposure; he argues residents deserve stability on all fronts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-complaining-about-the-potential-impact-of-tariffs-after-actually-raising-taxes-by-9-billion-seems-a-little-hypocr...

Lars Larson calls the Evergreen public schools strike illegal, notes 14-hundred workers walked off the job, says the district is 26 million dollars short, and points to a board resolution to seek an injunction in Clark County Superior Court; he urges officials to follow the law. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-im-crossing-my-fingers-this-time-it-can-be-different/ #Opinion #Vancouv...

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi’s letter criticizes the City Council’s June 2024 decision to stop televising the new monthly Community Communication Forums, arguing the change reduces transparency and access, and urges restoring televised public comment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-city-council-lowers-standards-by-silencing-televised-public-comment/ #Opinion #Vancouv...

Evergreen Public Schools announced no school on Sept. 9 due to the PSE Large Group classified union strike. The Administrative Service Center will be open 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Meal pickups: Heritage High 9–10:30 a.m., Mountain View High 10–11:30 a.m. Athletics and activities continue without transportation. Right at School offers Family Care Camps at nine elementary schools; the Clark County Family...

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center invites community members to sit at the controls of the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical robot during an open house Sept. 9–10 in the Firstenburg Tower Lobby (420 NE Mother Joseph Pl., Vancouver). The system offers a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery and laparoscopy, and is used in procedures such as hysterectomy, prostatectomy, gallbladder removal, a...

C-TRAN invites volunteers to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CCAC), a liaison to the Board of Directors. Seats include senior, fixed-route rider, low-income, social services, school system, student/youth rider, C-VAN rider, bi-state traveler, deaf/hard-of-hearing, and developmentally disabled rider. Terms run Jan 2026–Dec 2027; the committee meets one evening per month. Applications are...

The county manager is seeking Clark County residents to fill a volunteer opening on the city/county Telecommunications Commission, which advises the County Council and Vancouver City Council, monitors cable franchise agreements, and participates in renewal negotiations; the unfinished term runs to May 31, 2027, and the commission meets twice per year in a hybrid format at City Hall and online. App...

Heritage football has turned the corner after years of struggle. With close to 100 players, seniors like Owen Daley and Dakari Bradford leading, and Coach Kevin Peterson’s weight training focus, the Timberwolves opened their season with a 59-point performance and a program renewed with pride. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-heritage-playing-a-numbers-game-to-come-up-wi...