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Program allows victims to vote without making address public

October 29, 2018, 9:11am Election

A Washington state program allows victims of crime to register to vote without releasing their addresses to the public. Read story

A variety of U.S. dollars.

Campaign money: Who got it, who gave it?

A variety of U.S. dollars.

October 29, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

The biggest donors to candidates running for office in Clark County are headquartered more than 100 miles north on Interstate 5. Read story

3rd District race one to watch

October 28, 2018, 9:52pm Election

Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler made her rounds through a packed room at Warehouse 23 in late May. She was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Vancouver. Her handlers had her on a tight schedule between campaign events and meetings with constituents before she hopped back on… Read story

Democratic challenger Barbara Melton, left, and Republican County Clerk Scott Weber meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Oct. 16.

Candidates disagree on clerk’s office moralevideo icon

Democratic challenger Barbara Melton, left, and Republican County Clerk Scott Weber meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Oct. 16.

October 27, 2018, 5:30pm Clark County News

While serving as a union shop steward representing Clark County office workers, Barbara Melton said she’s had a recurring conversation with employees in the clerk’s office that shows there’s a morale problem. Read story

Carolyn Long, Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, left, gives her closing statement while Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, reacts during an Oct. 17 forum at Goldendale Grange Hall.

Money flows furiously in 3rd District race

Carolyn Long, Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, left, gives her closing statement while Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, reacts during an Oct. 17 forum at Goldendale Grange Hall.

October 26, 2018, 7:48pm Clark County News

A last-minute look at contributions flooding into the 3rd Congressional District shows the race isn’t slowing down. Read story

Coca-Cola Co. refreshments are on display in May at a supermarket.

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

Coca-Cola Co. refreshments are on display in May at a supermarket.

October 24, 2018, 12:30pm Election

In the wake of Seattle’s new tax on sugary beverages, a group backed by millions of dollars from the soda industry will ask voters in November whether to prevent other cities and counties in Washington from following suit. Read story

Temple Lentz, left, and is challenging incumbent Jeanne Stewart for the Clark County Council District 1 seat.

Stewart, Lentz give voters clear contrast

Temple Lentz, left, and is challenging incumbent Jeanne Stewart for the Clark County Council District 1 seat.

October 22, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

After moving to Vancouver in 2006 to take a job with the local Rotary Club, Temple Lentz said she took to the town immediately. She said it reminded her of the small town in Ohio where she grew up. Read story

Washougal City Hall.

Washougal to decide on mayoral role

Washougal City Hall.

October 21, 2018, 4:20pm Clark County News

Residents in Washougal have the opportunity to change the city’s form of government in the Nov. 6 election. Read story

Clark County Assessor candidate incumbent Peter Van Nortwick, left, and challenger Darren Wertz (Provided photos)

Clark County assessor hopefuls clash on issues

Clark County Assessor candidate incumbent Peter Van Nortwick, left, and challenger Darren Wertz (Provided photos)

October 21, 2018, 4:16pm Clark County News

Both candidates for Clark County assessor agree the job involves representing the interests of the taxpayers. But Darren Wertz, a Ridgefield city councilor running as a Republican, said that he would do a better job than incumbent Peter Van Nortwick, also a Republican. Read story

FILE - In this July 24, 2018 file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., attends a news conference following a GOP caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. As Ryan bows out of Congress, he leaves no obvious heir apparent. House Republicans are scrambling to salvage their majority but also confronting a potentially messy GOP leadership battle regardless of which party controls the chamber after the November election.

GOP risks messy leadership struggle after November vote

FILE - In this July 24, 2018 file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., attends a news conference following a GOP caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. As Ryan bows out of Congress, he leaves no obvious heir apparent. House Republicans are scrambling to salvage their majority but also confronting a potentially messy GOP leadership battle regardless of which party controls the chamber after the November election.

October 21, 2018, 2:24pm Election

Win or lose in the race for the majority, House Republicans are at risk of plunging into a messy leadership battle after the November election, with the party lacking a clear heir apparent to take the place of House Speaker Paul Ryan. Read story