Multiple highway and road closures for construction and utility work begin this week, affecting I-405, I-5, and SR 4 through early September. Overnight work on I-405 and I-5 starts Thursday, Sept. 3, with fish passage projects continuing through September. SR 9 and SR 20 also face lane restrictions this week.
Clark County has extended its manufactured home park redevelopment moratorium through February 2027 to preserve affordable housing, with the county council approving the extension. The move aims to prevent displacement of low-income residents during redevelopment.
A burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated Clark County areas due to fire risk, restricting recreational burning. The ban aligns with heightened fire danger conditions across the region.
Vancouver Public Schools has appointed Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as the new superintendent, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Dr. Torres-Morales will oversee the district's strategic planning and operations.
Clark County also extended the moratorium on manufactured home park redevelopment, and the county health department named Dr. Brianna da Silva Bhatia as interim health officer, replacing Dr. Alan Melnick after his 20-year retirement.
The county is seeking applicants for three Board of Equalization positions, with a deadline of October 2, 2026, to fill vacancies.
What to watch next: The extended I-405 construction schedule and the upcoming Clark County forums on low-income needs survey results, scheduled for late September, will shape community engagement and future spending decisions.