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The TNT Fireworks Warehouse tent sits under sunshine on Thursday.

In Clark County, fireworks fight fizzles – for now

The TNT Fireworks Warehouse tent sits under sunshine on Thursday.

June 27, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Fireworks laws in unincorporated Clark County will likely remain unchanged for at least the next couple of years, following political and electoral jostling over the past several months. Read story

League of Women Voters of Clark County sets dates for four candidate forums

June 25, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

The League of Women Voters of Clark County has finalized dates for four candidate forums next month. Read story

Ken Wilkinson, second from right, takes notes during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Candidates for Vancouver mayor, city council spar with opponents at forum

Ken Wilkinson, second from right, takes notes during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday.

June 23, 2021, 7:28pm Clark County News

Candidates running for office in Vancouver gathered for an indoor, in-person community forum for the first time in more than a year Tuesday evening, sharing their wide-ranging views on COVID-19, homelessness and the environment. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

Vancouver weighs selling parking garage back to its developer

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

June 22, 2021, 6:30pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council is considering selling a parking garage back to its developer for $3.44 million, more than 20 years after the city originally purchased the structure to boost the economy downtown. Read story

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in September 1862 and took effect on Jan.

Washington Legislature leads Juneteenth recognition

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in September 1862 and took effect on Jan.

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

The United States will acknowledge Juneteenth as an official public holiday for the first time in history this year, following the example set by the Legislature in May. Read story

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

Southwest Washington voters tell redistricting panel they want competition in elections

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

June 16, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Southwest Washington voters who took their first chance to weigh in on the state’s redistricting process Monday evening found that many residents, regardless of political affiliation, want the same thing: competition. Read story

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Three vie to be mayor of Washougal

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

June 16, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Candidates in the Washougal mayoral race are open to continuing the Camas-Washougal Fire Department partnership in light of the city’s recent financial shortcomings. Read story

A worker removes garbage from a homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites.

Clark County Council approves $15.5 million to address homelessness

A worker removes garbage from a homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites.

June 15, 2021, 8:34pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council has approved the use of $15.5 million in federal funds to address increased homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green, left, has been appointed co-chair of the commission following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro.

Clark County Charter Review Commission appoints Green as co-chair

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green, left, has been appointed co-chair of the commission following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro.

June 13, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green has been appointed co-chair of the commission, following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers, center, takes a question from the crowd as she discusses children and COVID-19 masks at Felida Park on Thursday. Rivers, R-La Center, met with constituents to talk about masks, social distancing and virus testing in schools.

Sen. Ann Rivers Q&A turns into anti-mask rally at Felida Park

Sen. Ann Rivers, center, takes a question from the crowd as she discusses children and COVID-19 masks at Felida Park on Thursday. Rivers, R-La Center, met with constituents to talk about masks, social distancing and virus testing in schools.

June 10, 2021, 7:06pm Clark County News

A plan to hold a low-key Q&A session with state Sen. Ann Rivers at Felida Park escalated into a rally Thursday afternoon, with around 200 people gathering to protest against mask mandates and vaccine guidelines in Washington’s schools. Read story