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Democratic challenger Barbara Melton and Clark County Clerk Scott Weber, a Republican, talk about budgeting, computer systems and other duties of the office with The Columbian’s Editorial Board.

Clerk candidates disagree about facilitator’s officevideo icon

Democratic challenger Barbara Melton and Clark County Clerk Scott Weber, a Republican, talk about budgeting, computer systems and other duties of the office with The Columbian’s Editorial Board.

October 17, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

A county service that helps people navigate the legal system and has become an issue in the Clark County clerk race appears to be in a more secure position, at least for now. Read story

Joey Gibson, center, and others in the Patriot Prayer movement gather in Vancouver before an Aug. 4 rally in Portland.

Patriot Prayer plans Clark College, WSUV protests

Joey Gibson, center, and others in the Patriot Prayer movement gather in Vancouver before an Aug. 4 rally in Portland.

October 16, 2018, 7:55pm Clark County News

A far-right protest group whose Portland demonstrations often lead to violence will go to two Clark County college campuses next week. Read story

Third District voters will get their last chance to see Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, face off with challenger Carolyn Long at a forum in Goldendale which will also include more than a dozen other candidates.

Goldendale candidate forum lineup packed, as building will be

Third District voters will get their last chance to see Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, face off with challenger Carolyn Long at a forum in Goldendale which will also include more than a dozen other candidates.

October 16, 2018, 5:36pm Clark County News

Voters in the 3rd Congressional District may be disappointed if they opt to attend the last forum before Election Day between Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Democrat Carolyn Long. Read story

Candidate Carolyn Long, left, and Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, wait for the beginning of the 3rd Congressional Candidate Forum hosted by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce at the Oaktree Restaurant in Woodland on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2018.

Long outpaces Herrera Beutler by nearly $1.2 million in fundraising

Candidate Carolyn Long, left, and Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, wait for the beginning of the 3rd Congressional Candidate Forum hosted by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce at the Oaktree Restaurant in Woodland on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2018.

October 16, 2018, 8:44am Clark County News

If campaign contributions are any indication, the race for the 3rd Congressional District is no longer heating up, it’s on fire. Read story

Eric Holt was among supporters at a rally for striking teachers in September. Support for labor has been a central part of his campaign for Clark County Council chair.

For Holt, ‘relationships are everything’ in county chair race

Eric Holt was among supporters at a rally for striking teachers in September. Support for labor has been a central part of his campaign for Clark County Council chair.

October 14, 2018, 6:03am Clark County News

Relative newcomer stresses importance of having an open mind, giving everyone a voice at the table Read story

Eileen Quiring chats about her plans for a rail development that she hopes will create good-paying jobs, while on a tour of the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Dave Nelson, right, a Clark County Railroad Advisory Board member, surveys the line.

Quiring’s return to roots drives land-use vision, county chair run

Eileen Quiring chats about her plans for a rail development that she hopes will create good-paying jobs, while on a tour of the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Dave Nelson, right, a Clark County Railroad Advisory Board member, surveys the line.

October 14, 2018, 6:03am Clark County News

Throughout long career, she has held fast to consistently conservative politics, unafraid to ‘stand alone’ Read story

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring discuss issues during a meeting in Council Chambers in January 2017.

Council chair has influence, is ‘face of the county’

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring discuss issues during a meeting in Council Chambers in January 2017.

October 14, 2018, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County Council chair sounds like an important position. But what does the chair do? Read story

Poll shows Long pulling ahead of Herrera Beutler in 3rd

October 13, 2018, 5:02pm Clark County News

As the election season enters its final weeks, Democrat Carolyn Long has released a new poll showing her creeping ahead of incumbent Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Read story

Candidates for state representative from the 17th District, Position 1, Tanisha Harris, left, and Rep. Vicki Kraft speak to The Columbian’s Editorial Board in July. The general election is Nov. 6.

Kraft, Harris offer distinct choice in 17th Legislative Districtvideo icon

Candidates for state representative from the 17th District, Position 1, Tanisha Harris, left, and Rep. Vicki Kraft speak to The Columbian’s Editorial Board in July. The general election is Nov. 6.

October 13, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

The 17th Legislative District, which encompasses east Vancouver and unincorporated Clark County, has long been considered a swing district. The last time the district swung in 2014, Monica Stonier lost her position as a Democratic state representative. Read story

Initiative 1631 likely would affect Clark Public Utilities’ River Road Generating Plant in Vancouver, utility officials say.

Clark Public Utilities: Carbon-fee initiative might raise rates

Initiative 1631 likely would affect Clark Public Utilities’ River Road Generating Plant in Vancouver, utility officials say.

October 12, 2018, 6:03am Business

Clark Public Utilities’ costs and electricity rates would increase if Washington voters approve charging a direct fee on carbon pollution to fight climate change, utility officials say. Read story