Most Recent 17th District Senate Stories

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

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Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

November 1, 2024, 9:22am Clark County Politics

The Washington state Legislature will get a personnel makeover in next week’s election as a result of retirements, departures and redistricting. Read story

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

Senate candidates Harris and Keethler have contrasting visions in 17th District racevideo icon

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

September 28, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News

The candidates for state Senate in the 17th Legislative District have contrasting views on the best way to address homelessness, child care and climate change. Read story

Lauren Colas of Camas, from left, and Mark Moore of Vancouver chat with candidate Joe Kent during a primary election party at Prairie Tavern on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, 2024.

Where did money flow in WA’s primary election? 3rd District and public lands commissioner race

Lauren Colas of Camas, from left, and Mark Moore of Vancouver chat with candidate Joe Kent during a primary election party at Prairie Tavern on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, 2024.

August 20, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Politics

Everybody knows the U.S. presidential contest is 2024’s biggest political race, but it can be harder to gauge which local matchups matter most. Read story

Greg Ericksen of the Clark County Elections Office helps sort through ballots during the primary election on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2024.
Candidates for the 17th Legislative District — Republican David Stuebe, left, and Democrat Terri Niles — present their positions during a League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Vancouver Community Library. Republican candidate Hannah Joy did not participate.

Niles leads in 17th District House race; Republican candidates 599 apart

Candidates for the 17th Legislative District — Republican David Stuebe, left, and Democrat Terri Niles — present their positions during a League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Vancouver Community Library. Republican candidate Hannah Joy did not participate.

August 6, 2024, 11:00pm Clark County News

Democrat Terri Niles pulled ahead of two Republican contenders in the race to represent the 17th Legislative District, according to initial results in Tuesday’s primary election. Read story

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