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Camas police chief says department faces ‘retirement cliff’ in next 5 years

November 23, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

What keeps Camas Police Chief Tina Jones awake at night? There are a few things, actually, but the “retirement cliff” facing the department is top of mind. Read story

Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor

November 20, 2024, 11:21am Election Free

Washington Secretary of Health Umair Shah said Tuesday he will step down next month, joining other state agency leaders planning to exit before Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson takes office. Read story

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Columbian recommends getting your vote in

Throughout election season, The Columbian’s Editorial Board has provided recommendations for local and statewide races and issues. Here is a recap.

Ferguson best choice for Washington governor

For the first time in 12 years, Washington voters are electing a new governor. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Democrat Bob Ferguson.

Herrera Beutler for commissioner of public lands

Washington’s commissioner of public lands is a complex job that must balance environmental and economic concerns. Because of her understanding of that balance, The Columbian’s…

Nick Brown for Washington attorney general

With experience as a litigator in state, federal and military courts, Democrat Nick Brown has a sterling résumé to be Washington’s top law enforcement official.…
Attorney Sal Mungia is running for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2.

Sal Mungia defeats Dave Larson for open WA Supreme Court seat

Attorney Sal Mungia is running for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2.

November 20, 2024, 9:40am Election

Sal Mungia, a Tacoma trial attorney, has defeated Dave Larson, a Federal Way Municipal Court judge, in a razor-close race for an open state Supreme Court seat. Read story

Out-of-state ballots that the U.S. Postal Service delivered to the Cascade County elections office in Great Falls, Mont., are seen on Nov.

Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

Out-of-state ballots that the U.S. Postal Service delivered to the Cascade County elections office in Great Falls, Mont., are seen on Nov.

November 19, 2024, 1:28pm Election

Terry Thompson had an election to run for voters in Cascade County, Montana. Why then, she thought, was her office in Great Falls being sent mailed ballots completed by voters in places such as Wasilla, Alaska, Vancouver, Washington, and Tampa, Florida? Read story

A long line of voters reaches the courtyard of the public service center as people wait to vote in person at the elections office in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2024.

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

A long line of voters reaches the courtyard of the public service center as people wait to vote in person at the elections office in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2024.

November 19, 2024, 1:00pm Election Free

Long lines on Election Day aren’t common in Washington with the state’s vote-by-mail system. Read story

Law enforcement officers are seen as people wait to register to vote, left, and drop off their ballots at the downtown Vancouver elections office Monday evening, Nov. 4, 2024.

Voter turnout in Washington is lower than in 2020

Law enforcement officers are seen as people wait to register to vote, left, and drop off their ballots at the downtown Vancouver elections office Monday evening, Nov. 4, 2024.

November 18, 2024, 9:06am Clark County Politics

Despite the talk of a high-stakes presidential election with democracy itself allegedly on the line — not to mention a gubernatorial race and four major initiative campaigns — voter turnout in Washington appears to be coming in substantially lower than four years ago. Read story

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Attorney General candidates Pete Serrano and Nick Brown meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board video
Attorney General candidates Pete Serrano and Nick Brown meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board Video
Candidate for Washington public lands chief meets with The Columbian's Editorial Board video
Candidate for Washington public lands chief meets with The Columbian's Editorial Board Video
Washington Legislature 18th District Position 1 candidates meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board video
Washington Legislature 18th District Position 1 candidates meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board Video
49th District Rep. Sharon Wylie meets with The Columbian's Editorial Board video
49th District Rep. Sharon Wylie meets with The Columbian's Editorial Board Video
Ember Chow, 24, cast a friend&rsquo;s ballot at a ballot drop box in the U District on Election Day.

WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people

Ember Chow, 24, cast a friend&rsquo;s ballot at a ballot drop box in the U District on Election Day.

November 18, 2024, 6:05am Election

The 2024 election saw lower turnout across the nation, in every region and in many demographic groups. In Washington, the drop in participation was especially pronounced among young people. Read story

Clark County residents wait outside the elections office to fill out absentee ballots, register to vote or ask election day questions at the Clark County Elections office Tuesday November 6, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

Recount looms for 18th District Senate and Clark County Council District 4 races

Clark County residents wait outside the elections office to fill out absentee ballots, register to vote or ask election day questions at the Clark County Elections office Tuesday November 6, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News

Results for the November general election will be certified on Nov. 26, but it could be nearly a month before the outcome in two local races are finalized. The 18th Legislative District Senate race and Clark County Councilor District 4 race are almost certainly headed for recounts. Read story

NW Natural has added an item labeled &ldquo;WA Climate Act Fee&rdquo; to bills for customers in Clark County. The fee is calculated per therm of natural gas consumption.

Survey shows who did, and didn’t, support WA natural gas initiative

NW Natural has added an item labeled &ldquo;WA Climate Act Fee&rdquo; to bills for customers in Clark County. The fee is calculated per therm of natural gas consumption.

November 15, 2024, 7:41am Election

Initiative 2066, the controversial natural gas measure, was the only ballot initiative approved by Washington voters this year. Now, some new data gives us insight into who voted for it and against it, and why. Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez runs to the finish line while taking part in the women&rsquo;s obstacle pole event at last summer&rsquo;s Skamania County Timber Carnival in Stevenson.

People over party: Reelected U.S. Rep. Perez bucks election trend with focus on working-class issues

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez runs to the finish line while taking part in the women&rsquo;s obstacle pole event at last summer&rsquo;s Skamania County Timber Carnival in Stevenson.

November 15, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News

Democrats faced heavy losses nationwide on Election Day, with many districts turning away from the party as Republican Donald Trump won another term as president. Read story