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Candidate Marie Perez, who has a degree in economics, said redeveloping the country's market power and investing in energy independence should be a priority among political leaders. She emphasized placing a greater social value on vocational work, as those careers are the backbone of the economy, while also providing workers with sustainable health care and other resources.

3rd Congressional candidate Perez: Those in Congress ‘don’t work for us’

Candidate Marie Perez, who has a degree in economics, said redeveloping the country's market power and investing in energy independence should be a priority among political leaders. She emphasized placing a greater social value on vocational work, as those careers are the backbone of the economy, while also providing workers with sustainable health care and other resources.

March 19, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

The way leaders in Congress are advocating for the working class isn’t sufficient, and their efforts veer closer to the realm of lip service, according to the newest Democratic congressional candidate for Southwest Washington. Read story

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, speaks to a crowd gathered in front of Clark County Superior Court to protest Washington Gov.

In 3rd Congressional District race, Kraft says she’s ready to ‘hit the ground running’

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, speaks to a crowd gathered in front of Clark County Superior Court to protest Washington Gov.

March 18, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, believes she is the only consistently conservative candidate in the running to represent Southwest Washington in Congress. Read story

Lance Thielen of Pacific Tech Construction, left, joins National Park Service archaeologist Doug Wilson, Fort Vancouver National Site Superintendent Tracy Fortmann and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams during a tour of Building 993 on Wednesday.

Barracks at Fort Vancouver to get new life from $15.2 million fund

Lance Thielen of Pacific Tech Construction, left, joins National Park Service archaeologist Doug Wilson, Fort Vancouver National Site Superintendent Tracy Fortmann and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams during a tour of Building 993 on Wednesday.

March 17, 2022, 7:23pm Clark County News

Instead of remaining idle, Fort Vancouver’s double infantry barracks is being renovated to continue its purpose as a public resource. Read story

Congressional candidate Joe Kent.

Joe Kent: Herrera Beutler is too ‘establishment’

Congressional candidate Joe Kent.

March 17, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

As a soldier in the U.S. Army, Joe Kent says he dedicated his life to preserving America’s safety and integrity, and now he’s fighting to restore it in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Read story

Photo contributed by the Jaime Herrera Beutler Campaign

Herrera Beutler makes case to keep her seat as 3rd District representative

Photo contributed by the Jaime Herrera Beutler Campaign

March 16, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Despite a cacophony of far-right voices calling for U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s resignation from Congress and questioning her conservatism, she is steadfast in her campaign to hold the seat. Read story

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver is making headway as the sole Democrat vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

Hennrich focuses on health care in bid for 3rd Congressional District

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver is making headway as the sole Democrat vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

March 15, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Brent Hennrich is seeking to mend what he thinks needs fixing, one Band-Aid at a time. Read story

Herrera Beutler plans March 22 virtual event

March 15, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Southwest Washington residents have the option to attend an hourlong virtual town hall at 5:30 p.m. March 22 to share their thoughts and questions with U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground. Read story

City of Vancouver seeks input on Shaffer park planning

March 15, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

City staff invited people of all ages to share their vision for a future park while sipping some coffee, tea and cocoa from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Elementary School, 6103 N.E. 72nd Ave. Read story

Jim Ferris, 82, and Thea Sturm, 89, dance in their Hazel Dell living room on Saturday. The pair met at a dance class at the Luepke Community Center three years ago and have danced together since then.

Clark County’s senior dancers miss Sunday socials

Jim Ferris, 82, and Thea Sturm, 89, dance in their Hazel Dell living room on Saturday. The pair met at a dance class at the Luepke Community Center three years ago and have danced together since then.

March 12, 2022, 6:41pm Clark County News

Jim Ferris and Thea Sturm smiled and chuckled Saturday afternoon as they swung around their Havanese dog, Penny, to avoid stepping on her during their waltz. Read story

Kate Sharp, left, and Janet Easley of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 select historical photos and documents for their upcoming celebration at American Legion Post 14 on Friday morning. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14's centennial anniversary was postponed for a year due to challenges posed by COVID-19. This year, it partnered with the Clark County Historical Society to digitize a portion of its records, which it will be presenting at the event today.

American Legion Auxiliary group marks 100 years in Clark County

Kate Sharp, left, and Janet Easley of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 select historical photos and documents for their upcoming celebration at American Legion Post 14 on Friday morning. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14's centennial anniversary was postponed for a year due to challenges posed by COVID-19. This year, it partnered with the Clark County Historical Society to digitize a portion of its records, which it will be presenting at the event today.

March 12, 2022, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After more than a century of service, women in the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 continue to uplift those who have ties to the military. Read story