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Patty Murray, left, and Tiffany Smiley

Incumbent Patty Murray, Republican Tiffany Smiley likely to emerge in 18-candidate race for U.S. Senate

Patty Murray, left, and Tiffany Smiley

July 18, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Politics

For the top two candidates for one of Washington's U.S. Senate seats, bolstering the economy and handling record-high inflation are top priorities. Read story

Candidates for the 3rd Congressional District: (top row from left) Oliver Black, Chris Byrd, Leslie French; (center row) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez; incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler; Joe Kent: (bottom row) Vicki Kraft, Davy Ray and Heidi St. John.

3rd District candidates address readers’ questions, concerns

Candidates for the 3rd Congressional District: (top row from left) Oliver Black, Chris Byrd, Leslie French; (center row) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez; incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler; Joe Kent: (bottom row) Vicki Kraft, Davy Ray and Heidi St. John.

July 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

When aspiring politicians first announced their candidacy nearly a year ago for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, some voters quickly leapt to their support. Read story

Candidates for Clark Public Utilities commissioner, District No.

Clark Public Utility District commissioner candidates talk climate change, advocacy

Candidates for Clark Public Utilities commissioner, District No.

July 16, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The role of a public utility was fiercely debated Wednesday by three candidates running to fill the Clark Public Utility District’s commissioner position for District 2. Neither Nancy Barnes, Carol Dillin nor Don Steinke had identical opinions on what level of advocacy is appropriate for such an agency. Read story

John Ley (The Columbian files)

Judge: Ley ineligible to run for 18th Legislative District; his name will be on ballot

John Ley (The Columbian files)

July 15, 2022, 5:34pm Clark County News

A Clark County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that John Ley is ineligible to run for the 18th Legislative District and ordered that votes for the candidate not be tallied in the Aug. 2 primary election. Read story

La Center, Ridgefield school districts’ replacement levies on Aug. 2 ballot

July 15, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Ballots for the Aug. 2 special election, which features two crucial school funding measures in La Center and Ridgefield, will be mailed out today. Read story

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue levy topic of open house

July 15, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The final open house for voters to get information on Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue’s proposed emergency medical services property tax levy has been moved to the Battle Ground station on July 21. Read story

Firefighters work with a hose line at a Battle Ground house fire Monday. A family of five and their pets were displaced.

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue levy on ballot for staff, equipment amid rising emergency calls

Firefighters work with a hose line at a Battle Ground house fire Monday. A family of five and their pets were displaced.

July 14, 2022, 7:47am Clark County News

Some voters in Clark and Cowlitz counties — including the cities of Woodland, La Center and Ridgefield — will decide on a levy to better prepare Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue for what emergency crews say are rising calls and delayed ambulance services. Read story

3rd District candidates’ interviews available

July 14, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Learn more about congressional candidates’ stances on key issues and why they want to represent Southwest Washington in Congress. Read story

Battle Ground and Ridgefield ballot drop boxes moved

July 14, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

The Clark County Elections Office is reminding voters that two of its ballot drop boxes, one in Battle Ground and another in Ridgefield, have moved. Read story

John Ley (The Columbian files)

Ley’s name to remain on primary ballot in 18th District race

John Ley (The Columbian files)

July 13, 2022, 5:45pm Clark County News

Whether he’s eligible to run for the 18th Legislative District or not, John Ley’s name will remain on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. Read story