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A cyclist passes signs for the upcoming election along Northwest Lakeshore Avenue on the afternoon of July 22.

Clark County voters, Election Day is today

A cyclist passes signs for the upcoming election along Northwest Lakeshore Avenue on the afternoon of July 22.

August 3, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Today is Election Day, and voters need to get their ballots postmarked today or submit them in a ballot drop box no later than 8 p.m. Read story

The city of Vancouver bought the Tower Mall site in 2017 with the intention of redeveloping the entire 53-acre site to bring forth a mix of residential and commercial uses.

Vancouver opens doors to developers with new Heights District zone

The city of Vancouver bought the Tower Mall site in 2017 with the intention of redeveloping the entire 53-acre site to bring forth a mix of residential and commercial uses.

August 2, 2021, 9:10pm Clark County News

More than three years after Vancouver staff began work on a plan that would redevelop the Heights neighborhood into a major urban core, the city council has passed a plan to turn that vision into a reality. Read story

Signs for the upcoming primary election are seen along Northeast 18th Street on Thursday afternoon.

Is nonpartisan even possible in Clark County’s election races?

Signs for the upcoming primary election are seen along Northeast 18th Street on Thursday afternoon.

August 1, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Diana Perez, a candidate running for Vancouver City Council’s open Position 3 seat, was rubbing shoulders with voters at a “Brews and Ballots” event at a local brewery last week when she was approached by two men wearing gold Proud Boy emblems. Read story

Acting Mayor Burton will continue to lead Camas through election

July 31, 2021, 2:11pm Clark County News

Ellen Burton, Camas’ acting mayor, will continue to lead the city for the next four months. Read story

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

Public asks Washington redistricting committee to keep them together

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

July 29, 2021, 7:36am Clark County Politics

Residents of areas divided between multiple legislators in Districts 3 and 6 pushed for unity as Washington begins the process of redrawing its political districts. Read story

3rd District telephone town hall rescheduled

July 29, 2021, 5:54am Clark County News

A live telephone conference with Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has been rescheduled from July 28 to Aug. 17. 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 council meets in-person for first time since March 2020

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.

July 27, 2021, 10:31am Clark County News

Christine Lamb-White stepped up to the microphone in front of the Vancouver city council dais Monday evening. Her testimony — on Vancouver’s shortage of affordable housing — addressed a topic long familiar to the city council. Read story

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Washougal mulls best use of federal funds

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

July 27, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

The city of Washougal has a multimillion-dollar decision to make. Read story

A sign for Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services outside VPS offices.

Two Vancouver Public Schools board positions up for election

A sign for Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services outside VPS offices.

July 27, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Advancing equity work and addressing pandemic recovery is, in part, what has the Vancouver Public Schools board’s longest-serving director believing the district’s brightest days are ahead. Read story

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins says House Bill 1310 carries risks

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins

July 24, 2021, 4:35pm Clark County News

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins warned of potential risks, including decreased responses to calls, when he outlined how his department intends to implement state police reform legislation that went into effect today. Read story