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Davy Ray, D-Stevenson, pursued his desire to run for Washington's 3rd Congressional District despite fellow Democrats urging him to withdraw."I talked to my family, and they said, 'Well, you got to do what your heart tells you to do,'" he said.

3rd District candidate Ray: Invest in infrastructure for livability

Davy Ray, D-Stevenson, pursued his desire to run for Washington's 3rd Congressional District despite fellow Democrats urging him to withdraw."I talked to my family, and they said, 'Well, you got to do what your heart tells you to do,'" he said.

June 11, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Lesser-known Democrat Davy Ray of Stevenson listened to his heart — not his colleagues — when he filed to represent Southwest Washington in the U.S. Congress. Read story

Interstate 5 Bridge project among Washington structures eligible to apply for federal grant

June 11, 2022, 5:39am Clark County News Free

The Department of Transportation opened an application period Friday for its $2.36 billion Bridge Investment Program to improve America’s bridge infrastructure. Read story

Rowena Crest and Rowena Plateau, adjacent trailheads at Oregon&#039;s Tom McCall Nature Preserve, offer some of the Columbia River Gorge&#039;s most spectacular views.

Gifford Pinchot, Gorge get infrastructure aid

Rowena Crest and Rowena Plateau, adjacent trailheads at Oregon&#039;s Tom McCall Nature Preserve, offer some of the Columbia River Gorge&#039;s most spectacular views.

June 10, 2022, 4:05pm Clark County News

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Columbia River Gorge are among multiple natural areas in Washington to receive required funding for delayed infrastructure improvements. Read story

Visitors gather at the new Vancouver Landing for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Prior to the renovation, the space had a concrete amphitheater and was seldomly visited. Now, it features a boardwalk, interpretive historical signs and sitting areas.

Vancouver Landing debuts as first part of port’s vision for waterfront

Visitors gather at the new Vancouver Landing for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Prior to the renovation, the space had a concrete amphitheater and was seldomly visited. Now, it features a boardwalk, interpretive historical signs and sitting areas.

June 9, 2022, 5:28pm Business

Vancouver Landing debuts as first part of port’s vision for waterfront development Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver City Council acts to limit protests outside homes of officials, staff, volunteers

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

June 8, 2022, 6:10pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved changes to city code Monday to protect government officials, staff and volunteers from targeted protests outside their homes — a move that its challengers called unlawful. Read story

Photo contributed by Oliver Black Oliver Black, a private Christian school history teacher, joined the race to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler during filing week in mid-May. He submitted his candidate declaration as an American Solidary Party member, a Christian-democratic political party that prioritizes supporting "whole life" policies.

3rd Congressional District candidate Oliver Black embraces ‘whole life’ platform

Photo contributed by Oliver Black Oliver Black, a private Christian school history teacher, joined the race to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler during filing week in mid-May. He submitted his candidate declaration as an American Solidary Party member, a Christian-democratic political party that prioritizes supporting "whole life" policies.

June 8, 2022, 4:50pm Clark County News

A private Christian school history teacher has emerged as a third-party contender for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, deviating from its mostly red group of challengers. Read story

A truck joins other traffic as they cross the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on I-5.

Vancouver City Council discusses tolls, equity as I-5 Bridge plan takes step forward

A truck joins other traffic as they cross the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on I-5.

June 8, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s locally preferred alternative — something that has been years in the making — is circulating to local agencies before it can progress to the next project phase. Read story

Vancouver Juneteenth celebration set June 17

June 8, 2022, 5:46am Clark County News Free

All are welcome to join a lively observance celebrating Black culture while recognizing the need to strive toward liberty and justice. Read story

Young entrepreneur Lucy Hackett, 11, along with her mentor Casey Anderson, shows her painted birds and braiding skills at her business, Lucy's Lucky Birds and Braids, on Saturday at Esther Short Park.

Vancouver Chamber’s Lemonade Day gives kids a chance to become CEOs

Young entrepreneur Lucy Hackett, 11, along with her mentor Casey Anderson, shows her painted birds and braiding skills at her business, Lucy's Lucky Birds and Braids, on Saturday at Esther Short Park.

June 4, 2022, 7:52pm Clark County News

Vancouver’s Lemonade Day was sprinkled with far more than booths selling sugar, lemon and water concoctions. Read story

Former state senator Don Benton moderated a debate among Republican candidates for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Tuesday at Vancouver's RV Inn Style Resorts.

GOP challengers to Herrera Beutler stake out their positions

Former state senator Don Benton moderated a debate among Republican candidates for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Tuesday at Vancouver's RV Inn Style Resorts.

June 3, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

Republican candidates competing to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler gathered Tuesday evening for the largest debate this year for the congressional position. Read story