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Sen. Ann Rivers talks one-on-one with voters at Felida Park on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021.

Former Sen. Ann Rivers sets big goals for Longview

Sen. Ann Rivers talks one-on-one with voters at Felida Park on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021.

November 25, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Ann Rivers has been chipping away at the big improvements she wants to see in Longview. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

Vancouver eyes $72.7 million fire department levy

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

November 23, 2021, 6:04pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council decided on a property tax tool Monday to raise $72.7 million for the Vancouver Fire Department’s operations and capital funds. Read story

The Clark County Jail in downtown Vancouver houses inmates arrested by multiple agencies and jurisdictions.

Clark County Jail reports loss of $3.5 million in bed revenue in 2021

The Clark County Jail in downtown Vancouver houses inmates arrested by multiple agencies and jurisdictions.

November 21, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

When Clark County released its $723 million operating budget for 2022 on Thursday, it was clear the county’s general fund revenue has taken a beating. The county expects to bring $179.7 million general fund dollars, 12 percent less than the $203.8 million in 2020. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

Clark County Council OKs $723M budget for 2022

The Clark County Public Service Center.

November 18, 2021, 6:32pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved a $723 million budget for 2022, up from the $705.4 million budgeted in 2021. The county also expects to bring in around $644 million in revenue next year. Read story

The proposed revisions to Washington's congressional maps.

Proposed legislative maps call for big changes for Clark County

The proposed revisions to Washington's congressional maps.

November 18, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Despite missing its Nov. 15 deadline, the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission released its final preferred versions of new congressional and legislative district maps late Tuesday. Read story

Tony Golik (The Columbian files)

Golik among picks for advisory board for Washington’s new police accountability office

Tony Golik (The Columbian files)

November 17, 2021, 1:24pm Clark County Politics

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced his picks Tuesday for an 11-member panel to oversee the state’s newly created police accountability office with powers to independently investigate cases of law enforcement’s use of deadly force. Read story

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, from left, and challengers Joe Kent Heidi St.

3rd District congressional contest beginning to heat up

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, from left, and challengers Joe Kent Heidi St.

November 17, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Campaign signs for the Nov. 2 election may still be coming down, but a new crop of political advertising is sprouting as the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District moves into a new phase. Read story

Reps.

Wylie, Hoff support Washington redistricting process

Reps.

November 16, 2021, 7:45pm Clark County News

The Washington’s redistricting commission’s failure to meet its deadline wasn’t necessarily a surprise for state Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, who represents the 49th District. Read story

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

Harless keeps narrow lead in Vancouver City Council race

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

November 16, 2021, 5:27pm Clark County Politics

Clark County Elections released updated results for the Nov. 2 general election Monday. While hundreds of additional ballots were added to the totals, outcomes for the various races changed little. Read story

Karen Bowerman (Provided photo)

Bowerman to appear on Clark County Focus Sunday

Karen Bowerman (Provided photo)

November 12, 2021, 6:04pm Clark County News

Clark County residents can tune into CVTV on Sunday night for the latest episode of Clark County Focus. Read story