🌱 How many Vancouver homes lost power near NE 112th Monday night?

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In today's newsletter:

• How many Vancouver homes lost power near NE 112th Monday night?
• Vancouver investigators probe suspicious fire that destroyed 12 cars at dealership
• How Vancouver seniors can get help making bathrooms safer at home

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Over 2,700 people impacted by Vancouver-area power outages (koin.com) — Thousands of Clark Public Utilities customers in the Vancouver area lost power Monday evening, with more than 2,700 still affected around NE 112th Avenue and NE 28th Street as of 7 p.m. A smaller outage in Ridgefield was blamed on a tree hitting lines. Crews have already restored power to nearly 1,000 customers, and officials are still investigating the main outage’s cause.
   

2. Fire at Vancouver car dealership destroys at least 12 vehicles; possible arson investigated (kgw.com) — A fire at Alan Webb Chevrolet in Vancouver destroyed 12 vehicles early Monday, and investigators are treating it as a possible arson. Vancouver Fire Department and the city’s arson unit are reviewing surveillance video and asking the public for tips. Employees say gas thieves have repeatedly targeted dealership vehicles, and staff are still tallying the financial damage.
   

3. Home in on senior safety with aging-in-place tools (columbian.com) — If you or an older loved one lives in Vancouver or nearby Clark County, several local programs and businesses are helping make bathrooms and homes safer for aging in place. A Vancouver-based remodeler, local nonprofit A Caring Closet, and both county and city home-modification programs are offering everything from grab bars to accessibility ramps, though demand has created long waitlists. The story also shares practical, low-cost safety tips you can use now.
   

4. DOJ to disperse more than $8M in ‘crime-fighting grants' across western Washington (mynorthwest.com) — Vancouver and Clark County will split $139,355 in new federal “crime‑fighting” grants to upgrade technology, equipment, and supplies that support community safety. The money comes from more than $8 million in DOJ Byrne grants headed to western Washington, funding everything from drones to school resource officers. Local officials will decide how to deploy Vancouver’s share to bolster law enforcement and safety programs.
   

5. Kelso Amtrak routes north and south replaced by buses (tri-cityherald.com) — Train travelers between Portland and Vancouver are facing major disruptions after a Portland warehouse fire forced closure of tracks north of Union Station. Amtrak Cascades service is cut between Portland and Vancouver, with several routes canceled and others replaced by buses that still stop in Vancouver, Kelso and other Southwest Washington cities. Riders can rebook or get full refunds while the closure remains indefinite.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 15

• Strike Camps
  Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
• Transitions in Preschool & Pre-K Environments →
  Esd 112 Zoom
  9:00 am
• Pearson Museum and Airfield Celebration
  Fort Vancouver National Park Pearson Air Museum: 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA 98661
  10:00 am
• Into the Woods Wrap Party
  Journey Theater - Summer Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 NE 72nd Ave, Battle Ground, WA
  5:30 pm

Sunday August 16

• After Action Summer Meeting
  Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
  11:00 am

Tuesday August 18

• Summer 2026 Last Day to Change Variable Credit
  Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663
• Summer 2026 Last Day to Change Classes to Pass/No Pass
  Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663
• Summer Financial Aid Tuesdays
  Clark College Gaiser Hall - Concourse
  3:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Camas Farmer’s Market →
  Downtown Camas Association, 216 NE 4th Ave #102, Camas
  3:00 pm
• Penguin Welcome Days
  Clark College Anna Pechanec Hall 201 - Classroom Auditorium, Anna Pechanec H
  4:00 pm
• Rutinas con PropĂłsito →
  Esd 112 Zoom
  4:30 pm
• Making Math & Science Fun for Infants and Toddlers →
  Esd 112 Zoom
  6:15 pm

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