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Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

It’s official: Vancouver OKs sale of former Navigation Center to library

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

December 7, 2021, 3:14pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council authorized the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ purchase of the former Navigation Center on Monday, ending the city’s troubled relationship with that property. Read story

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

Vancouver council extends fossil fuels moratorium

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

December 6, 2021, 8:31pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council unanimously voted Monday to extend its fossil fuel moratorium for an additional six months to improve public and environmental health. Read story

Washington, D.C., roll call report

December 5, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Politics

Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending Dec. 3. Read story

The proposed revisions to Washington's congressional maps.

Washington Supreme Court declines to draw new redistricting plan

The proposed revisions to Washington's congressional maps.

December 3, 2021, 9:45am Clark County Politics

The state Supreme Court on Friday said a plan adopted by the Washington Redistricting Commission “substantially complied” with statutory deadlines, and declined to adopt a new redistricting plan for the state. Read story

Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, in 2019 (AP Photo/Ted S.

Republican senator to enter Washington secretary of state race

Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, in 2019 (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 2, 2021, 9:00am Clark County Politics

Republican state Sen. Keith Wagoner says he plans to challenge newly appointed Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in next year’s election. Read story

First-term state Rep. Vicki Kraft makes her case for re-election to The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Monday.

State Rep. Vicki Kraft announces run for 3rd Congressional District

First-term state Rep. Vicki Kraft makes her case for re-election to The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Monday.

December 1, 2021, 2:25pm Clark County News

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, announced Tuesday that she is running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District — adding to the number of Republican candidates for the seat. Read story

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

‘Stipend reset’ supported for Camas mayor, city council

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

November 29, 2021, 5:16pm Clark County News

The Camas Salary Commission has recommended a “stipend reset” that would boost monthly payments to the city’s mayor and city council members by as much as 17 percent. Read story

Jolene Unsoeld is surrounded by supporters at Gaiser Hall on primary election night Sept. 20, 1988.

Former 3rd District Rep. Jolene Unsoeld dies at age 89

Jolene Unsoeld is surrounded by supporters at Gaiser Hall on primary election night Sept. 20, 1988.

November 29, 2021, 1:56pm Clark County News

Former U.S. Rep. Jolene Unsoeld died Sunday at her home in Olympia at the age of 89, just a few days before her birthday. Read story

Ballot inspectors perform a manual count of 600 ballots in early November.

Recounts set for Vancouver City Council, Hockinson school races

Ballot inspectors perform a manual count of 600 ballots in early November.

November 26, 2021, 6:06am Clark County News

Results for the Nov. 2 general election were certified Tuesday, setting the stage for manual recounts for the Vancouver City Council Position 1 and Hockinson School District Director 1 races to begin. Read story

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

Vancouver fossil fuel moratorium set for public hearing

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

November 26, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously this week to move the city staff’s request to extend its fossil fuel moratorium forward with a second reading and public hearing. Read story