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GOP-backed citizen initiatives still in flux; state lawmakers have held hearings on 3 of 6 measures

March 1, 2024, 6:04am Latest News

As the legislative session draws to a close, bills are barreling toward Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for final approval. Six GOP-backed citizen initiatives, however, remain in flux. Read story

Paula and Eric Starr smile in 2014 soon after taking over Laurelwood restaurant in Battle Ground and renaming it Northwood.

Northwood toasts a decade of food and beer in Battle Ground

March 1, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Eric and Paula Starr bought their popular beer hall in Battle Ground from Laurelwood Brewing 10 years ago in March. They renamed it Northwood and created a community gathering space so filled with gemütlichkeit that it’s commonly known as Battle Ground’s Cheers, nicknamed for the neighborhood bar “where everybody knows… Read story

This week in Clark County history

March 1, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

President Joe Biden takes a photograph with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, left, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, right, during a reception in recognition of Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Push for Washington state Democrats to vote ‘uncommitted’ instead of for Biden in March 12 primary picks up steam

March 1, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

A campaign urging Democrats to vote “uncommitted” in Washington’s March 12 presidential primary is rapidly gaining momentum amid protests over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war and worries about his ability to defeat Donald Trump this fall. Read story

California burger chain In-N-Out submitted an application Feb. 16 for a Ridgefield location, shown in this rendering.

In-N-Out is coming to Ridgefield; Clark County lands popular fast-food joint before Portland

February 29, 2024, 8:22pm Business

Clark County residents craving a cheeseburger animal style are in luck. California fast-food chain In-N-Out submitted an application earlier this month for a Ridgefield location. Read story

All systems go: Clark County Elections Office conducts logic, accuracy test ahead of presidential primary

Observers look on as election coordinator Robert Easterly, foreground, conducts logic and accuracy tests before the March 12 presidential primary at the Clark County Elections Office. “It’s a proofing process that makes sure that everything’s correct,” Clark County Elections Director Cathie Garber said.

February 29, 2024, 8:09pm Clark County News

Election offices in Washington are required by law to test their ballot counting equipment before every election and invite the public to observe. Typically, the tests generate little interest. This year, however, interest in election processes is growing as a contentious presidential election looms. Read story

Ukrainians in Washington and the rest of U.S. can remain longer with two-year extension

The country of Ukraine is honored during the annual Children's Culture Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Friday morning, May 13, 2022.

February 29, 2024, 7:48am Latest News

Thousands of Ukrainians who have sought refuge in the United States during the Russian invasion of their homeland will be able to stay for up to an additional two years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Tuesday. Read story

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