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New Clark County council members John Blom, left, and Eileen Quiring listen during a Jan. 17 meeting in council chambers.

Quiring running for Clark County council chair

New Clark County council members John Blom, left, and Eileen Quiring listen during a Jan. 17 meeting in council chambers.

March 2, 2018, 12:14pm Clark County News

Clark County Councilor Eileen Quiring has announced she’s challenging county council Chair Marc Boldt for his position in elections that’ll be held later this year. Read story

“I voted against this bill because I believe the process of how this bill transpired could’ve been done differently with more public input.” Rep.

Kraft only ‘no’ vote from county’s delegation on public records bill

“I voted against this bill because I believe the process of how this bill transpired could’ve been done differently with more public input.” Rep.

February 23, 2018, 6:38pm Clark County News

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, was the only member of Clark County’s legislative delegation to vote against a bill drafted late in the session with little public input that seeks to limit what records lawmakers are required to disclose to the public. Read story

Lisa Bayautet kneels next to a marker noting that while people buried in the poor farm died in poverty, they helped settle the area.

Remembering Clark County’s forgotten

Lisa Bayautet kneels next to a marker noting that while people buried in the poor farm died in poverty, they helped settle the area.

February 21, 2018, 6:04am Clark County Life

On a grassy field in the 78th Street Heritage Farm, Lisa Bayautet knelt next to a stone bearing a weather-beaten plaque. The plaque describes how the approximately 200 people buried on this plot between 1873 and 1935 overcame “misfortune and adversity” before coming to their final resting place at the… Read story

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

Clark County to sue pharmaceutical firms over opioids

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

February 20, 2018, 5:05pm Clark County Health

Citing the drain on public resources, the Clark County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to join the growing number of local jurisdictions taking legal action against pharmaceutical companies for deceptively pushing addictive opioid medications. Read story

Tanisha Harris has announced she is running for state representative in District 17 against incumbent Vicki Kraft.

Tanisha Harris announces run for 17th District

Tanisha Harris has announced she is running for state representative in District 17 against incumbent Vicki Kraft.

February 20, 2018, 2:43pm Clark County News

Tanisha Harris, a child advocate who previously ran unsuccessfully for Clark County Council, has announced that she’s running for state Legislature. Read story

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, said that funding is limited in the supplemental budget. “That said, I am pleased a number of priority needs in our community were a part of the supplemental budgets,” she said.

Supplemental budgets will aid projects in Clark County

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, said that funding is limited in the supplemental budget. “That said, I am pleased a number of priority needs in our community were a part of the supplemental budgets,” she said.

February 19, 2018, 8:22pm Clark County News

Clark County is slated to get additional funding for various projects under supplemental budgets released by state Senate Democrats. Read story

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

Council hits reset on search for county manager

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

February 14, 2018, 7:30pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council will restart its national search for a new county manager after deciding to pass on two finalists. Read story

County assessor says most will see higher property tax bill

February 14, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Almost every property owner in Clark County will see an increase in their property tax bill this year, county Assessor Peter Van Nortwick told the county council at its Tuesday morning hearing. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge as seen from the Columbia River in July 2013.

State Senate OKs bill aiding Interstate 5 Bridge

The Interstate 5 Bridge as seen from the Columbia River in July 2013.

February 12, 2018, 7:36pm Clark County News

There’s still no consensus for replacing the antiquated and frequently choked Interstate 5 Bridge. But the Washington Legislature has advanced a bill that could accelerate the process for replacing the bridge once a consensus is reached. Read story

House passes bill to help homeless

February 11, 2018, 6:03am Clark County News

A bill that could increase funding for homeless services passed the state House of Representatives on Thursday. Read story