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Clark County Charter Review panel: Time to refocus

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May 15, 2021, 2:15pm Clark County News

Clark County Charter Review commissioners called for a “reset” last week in their ongoing review of the county government’s guiding document. Read story

Inslee signs Columbia River dredging permit bill

May 15, 2021, 6:02am Business

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill introduced by state Rep. Larry Hoff, R-Vancouver, streamlining the permitting process for dredging on the Columbia River. Read story

Camas to begin search to fill mayoral position

May 15, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

The city of Camas will soon begin the process of filling its open mayoral position. Read story

Sandra Day resigns from Ridgefield City Council

May 15, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Ridgefield City Councilmember Sandra Day is stepping down next month. Read story

Don Benton, center, joins others as they wait for prospective jurors to enter the room during the lawsuit trial Tuesday afternoon at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Clark County tries, fails to dismiss plaintiff in Benton case

Don Benton, center, joins others as they wait for prospective jurors to enter the room during the lawsuit trial Tuesday afternoon at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

May 13, 2021, 5:25pm Clark County News

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday afternoon in the trial of a lawsuit brought by Don Benton, the former director of the county’s now-defunct Department of Environmental Services, and two subordinates. Read story

Resignation of Camas Mayor McDonnell opens seat for election

May 13, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The resignation of Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell on Tuesday means the city’s open mayoral position will be added to the list of offices up for election. Candidates may file with the county beginning Monday through May 21. Read story

Plaintiffs Don Benton, from left, Christopher Clifford and Susan Rice wait to hear testimony Monday from former Clark County manager Mark McCauley in the trial for a lawsuit brought by them, at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Clark County continues to defend self in Benton lawsuit trial

Plaintiffs Don Benton, from left, Christopher Clifford and Susan Rice wait to hear testimony Monday from former Clark County manager Mark McCauley in the trial for a lawsuit brought by them, at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

May 12, 2021, 5:26pm Clark County News

Clark County continued to defend itself Wednesday in the trial of a lawsuit brought by Don Benton, the former director of the now-defunct Department of Environmental Services, and two subordinates. Read story

Filing week approaches for elective offices in Clark County

May 12, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Candidates seeking elected office this year will need to file their candidacy with the Clark County Elections Department next week. Read story

Barry McDonnell is pictured outside of the Camas Public Library on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.

Camas mayor resigns effective immediately

Barry McDonnell is pictured outside of the Camas Public Library on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.

May 11, 2021, 6:14pm Clark County News

Barry McDonnell, who was elected mayor of Camas after a whirlwind write-in campaign in 2019, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down to spend more time with his family. Read story

Plaintiffs Chris Clifford, clockwise from left, Don Benton and Susan Rice pause to talk during a break from the lawsuit trial Wednesday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Ex-Clark County worker Clifford: I was assured reorganization rumors ‘just talk’

Plaintiffs Chris Clifford, clockwise from left, Don Benton and Susan Rice pause to talk during a break from the lawsuit trial Wednesday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

May 11, 2021, 6:12pm Clark County News

A former program coordinator in the county’s now-defunct Department of Environmental Services testified Monday that employees were assured by board members and the county manager that rumblings of a department reorganization were “just talk.” Read story