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A rendering for how the proposed community center in Camas could look.

Camas officials, residents wade into pool controversy

A rendering for how the proposed community center in Camas could look.

October 20, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

Mayor Shannon Turk stays away from social media, but she knows if there’s a cheerful sign on her door when she gets home, it was a rough day for her online. Read story

Proposed pool bond prompts write-in campaigns in Camas

October 20, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

Anger about Camas’ proposed bond has caused a lot of people to take to social media. Read story

Carolyn Long, from left, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Peter Khalil.

Long leads in 3rd Congressional District fundraising

Carolyn Long, from left, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Peter Khalil.

October 20, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Democrat Carolyn Long declared she would seek Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat for the second time on July 8. Since then, she’s outraised both the Republican incumbent and her fellow Democratic primary challenger. Read story

Candidates for La Center Mayor, from left, Greg Thornton and Brittney Tracy. Candidates for La Center City Council Position 5, from left, Elizabeth M. Cerveny and Linda Tracy.

La Center candidates talk obstacles of a growing city

Candidates for La Center Mayor, from left, Greg Thornton and Brittney Tracy. Candidates for La Center City Council Position 5, from left, Elizabeth M. Cerveny and Linda Tracy.

October 19, 2019, 4:35pm Clark County News

ilani Casino celebrated its two-year anniversary in April, but so far not much has changed in neighboring La Center. Read story

In this photo taken Oct. 11, 2019, Linda Yang, of the &#039;Let People Vote&#039; campaign, is seen at a demonstration against I-1000, in Bellevue, Wash. More than two decades after Washington voters banned affirmative action, the question of whether one&#039;s minority status should be considered as a contributing factor in state employment, contracting and admission to public colleges and universities is back on the ballot. The Nov. 5 vote comes months after the Legislature approved Initiative 1000 in April, on the final day of this year&#039;s legislative session. Opponents of the measure collected enough signatures to force a referendum, Referendum 88, and now voters will have the final say on whether I-1000 should become law.

State voters to again weigh in on affirmative action

In this photo taken Oct. 11, 2019, Linda Yang, of the &#039;Let People Vote&#039; campaign, is seen at a demonstration against I-1000, in Bellevue, Wash. More than two decades after Washington voters banned affirmative action, the question of whether one&#039;s minority status should be considered as a contributing factor in state employment, contracting and admission to public colleges and universities is back on the ballot. The Nov. 5 vote comes months after the Legislature approved Initiative 1000 in April, on the final day of this year&#039;s legislative session. Opponents of the measure collected enough signatures to force a referendum, Referendum 88, and now voters will have the final say on whether I-1000 should become law.

October 19, 2019, 6:00am Election

More than two decades after Washington state voters banned affirmative action, the question of whether one’s minority status should be considered as a contributing factor in state employment, contracting and admission to public colleges and universities is back on the ballot. Read story

Growth key issue in Woodland City Council race

October 18, 2019, 7:11pm Clark County News

Growth was a much-discussed topic around Woodland this past year, as the city’s planning commissioners and councilors looked at rezoning certain parts of the city or annexing surrounding land into city limits. Read story

Candidates for Ridgefield City Council, from left, Matt Swindell, Position 2; Dana Ziemer, Position 2; Rob Aichele, Position 5; Darren Wertz, Position 5; and Sandra Day, Position 7.

Voters could reshuffle Ridgefield City Council

Candidates for Ridgefield City Council, from left, Matt Swindell, Position 2; Dana Ziemer, Position 2; Rob Aichele, Position 5; Darren Wertz, Position 5; and Sandra Day, Position 7.

October 18, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

With a booming population, a new outdoor sports complex and a long-awaited supermarket coming soon, Ridgefield continues to change. Read story

Philip Johnson, left, and Josh VanGelder will move on to the Battle Ground City Council race for the general election.

Battle Ground council candidates hold differing views

Philip Johnson, left, and Josh VanGelder will move on to the Battle Ground City Council race for the general election.

October 17, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

According to certain corners of the internet, Battle Ground has been overrun by socialists or is at risk, but Councilor Philip Johnson doesn’t see it. Read story

Shannon Roberts, left, and Deanna Rusch are running for Camas City Council.

Bond vote, fire agency infuse Camas city council race

Shannon Roberts, left, and Deanna Rusch are running for Camas City Council.

October 16, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

As the November election nears, residents in Camas are primarily focused on the bond vote for up to $78 million to build a new community center, but there is also a city council race on the ballot. Read story

Shauna Walters and Neil Butler advanced from the primary to the general election in the Battle Ground City Council race.

Battle Ground council candidates address divisiveness around city

Shauna Walters and Neil Butler advanced from the primary to the general election in the Battle Ground City Council race.

October 14, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

It’s been a tense few months on the campaign trail for Battle Ground City Council, with accusations lobbed over social media by candidates, toward candidates, toward the mayor and toward people coming to the city to stage demonstrations. Read story