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John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook will be on the Aug. 8 primary ballot as candidates for Clark County sheriff.

Clark County sheriff candidates’ ideas differ

John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook will be on the Aug. 8 primary ballot as candidates for Clark County sheriff.

July 23, 2022, 3:31pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds says that if he is elected, he will act as a constitutional sheriff, meaning he wouldn’t enforce laws he decides are unconstitutional. Read story

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

Voters to decide funding measures in Ridgefield, La Center schools

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

July 22, 2022, 3:49pm Clark County News

While the 3rd Congressional District is sure to attract the spotlight in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary, funding measures in La Center and Ridgefield hold considerable weight for public schools in the north end of the county. Read story

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with Clark County Council District 1 candidates Doug Coop, top right, Hector Hinojosa, center right, and Glen Yung, bottom left.

Clark County Council, District 1 candidates differ on public safety, homelessness response

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with Clark County Council District 1 candidates Doug Coop, top right, Hector Hinojosa, center right, and Glen Yung, bottom left.

July 22, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Democrat Temple Lentz’s announcement last April that she wouldn’t seek reelection to the Clark County Council caught her supporters off guard. Read story

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks at an event with President Joe Biden on April 22, 2022, in Auburn, Wash., south of Seattle. Murray is being challenged by Tiffany Smiley, a Republican from Pasco, Wash., in the upcoming election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Sen. Murray seeks 6th term at new inflection point for women

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks at an event with President Joe Biden on April 22, 2022, in Auburn, Wash., south of Seattle. Murray is being challenged by Tiffany Smiley, a Republican from Pasco, Wash., in the upcoming election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 21, 2022, 8:39am Clark County Politics

Patty Murray was first elected to the U.S. Senate from Washington state in 1992 during the “Year of the Woman,” motivated to run for higher office in part by the contentious Clarence Thomas Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Read story

Meron Worku drops off her ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Rainier Beach Community Center, in Seattle, Wash.

Washington voters say economy is top issue, poll finds

Meron Worku drops off her ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Rainier Beach Community Center, in Seattle, Wash.

July 20, 2022, 6:08am Election

Politicians in Washington state would be wise to channel the core message of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential run: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Read story

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

Vancouver City Council backs public safety tax hike

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

July 20, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council passed a resolution Monday expressing its support for a tax increase crafted to address public safety concerns. Read story

Candidates for Washington House 17th District, Position 1, met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Monday. Candidates are Hannah Joy, top left, Kevin Waters, top right, Anthony Ho, bottom left and Terri Niles, bottom center.

Four candidates vie to fill 17th District seat Kraft is vacatingvideo icon

Candidates for Washington House 17th District, Position 1, met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Monday. Candidates are Hannah Joy, top left, Kevin Waters, top right, Anthony Ho, bottom left and Terri Niles, bottom center.

July 20, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

As state Rep. Vicki Kraft runs to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District — leaving her seat open in the Legislature — four hopefuls are campaigning to fill the role. Read story

People demonstrating in favor of abortion rights gather during an evening rally, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

These are the issues that matter most to Washington voters, new poll indicates

People demonstrating in favor of abortion rights gather during an evening rally, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 19, 2022, 7:42am Election

The issues that matter most among Washington voters are abortion and inflation, according to a new statewide poll. Read story

GOP groups organize ballot box surveillance efforts in Washington

July 19, 2022, 7:34am Election

As midterm voting kicks into high gear, Republican activists in Washington are organizing surveillance of ballot drop boxes, generating complaints and concern from some elections officials. Read story

From left, Washington Secretary of State candidates Mark Miloscia, incumbent Steve Hobbs and Julie Anderson.

Election security a key issue in the Washington secretary of state race

From left, Washington Secretary of State candidates Mark Miloscia, incumbent Steve Hobbs and Julie Anderson.

July 18, 2022, 6:02am Election

When Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman departed last fall for a post in the Biden administration, she left a long track record of overseeing elections across an increasingly polarized era. Read story