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Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer said the area her staff covers is "growing exponentially, and in order to maintain a quality level of service, we need funding. It’s important to us to keep response times down.

Clark County Fire District 6 asks for levy lid lift

Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer said the area her staff covers is "growing exponentially, and in order to maintain a quality level of service, we need funding. It’s important to us to keep response times down.

July 28, 2020, 2:28pm Clark County News

Clark County Fire District 6 has a levy lid lift proposition on the upcoming Aug. 4 primary election ballot asking residents for the funds to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical services in its coverage area. Read story

Clark County Council schedules 3 listening sessions on system racism

July 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Council and several local organizations have scheduled three listening sessions on systemic racism beginning this week. Read story

The Clark County Council, from left, Temple Lentz, Julie Olson, Chair Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a meeting in July 2019.

Clark County Council suspends ethics complaints review process

The Clark County Council, from left, Temple Lentz, Julie Olson, Chair Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a meeting in July 2019.

July 26, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Council has suspended its review process for councilors accused of violating its Code of Ethics. Read story

A motorist drives through downtown Yacolt as signs point the way to nearby towns and areas of interest.

Yacolt councilor faces backlash, calls for resignation

A motorist drives through downtown Yacolt as signs point the way to nearby towns and areas of interest.

July 23, 2020, 3:58pm Clark County News

A Yacolt town council member who introduced a proclamation “acknowledging and denouncing systemic and institutional racism” is facing calls for her resignation. Read story

Jamal Fox (Provided photo)

Camas Mayor McDonnell taps Jamal Fox as next city administrator

Jamal Fox (Provided photo)

July 20, 2020, 6:37pm Clark County News

A top official in Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s administration has been tapped as the next Camas city administrator. Read story

Rick Bell, from left, John Ley and Sen. Ann Rivers are running for the 18th District Washington state Senate seat.

Friction heats up discussion with Senate candidates from 18th Legislative Districtvideo icon

Rick Bell, from left, John Ley and Sen. Ann Rivers are running for the 18th District Washington state Senate seat.

July 19, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Politics

Whether to cut expenses, raise revenue or enact some combination of the two: That was the main point of debate among the three candidates looking to represent Washington’s 18th Legislative District in the Senate, as the state stares down the barrel of a $8.8 billion budget shortfall over the next… Read story

McKenna Babikoff of Battle Ground prays during a rally supporting police at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver on Saturday. The rally was part of a national movement called Bridge the Blue.

Vancouver rally shows support for law enforcement

McKenna Babikoff of Battle Ground prays during a rally supporting police at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver on Saturday. The rally was part of a national movement called Bridge the Blue.

July 18, 2020, 6:38pm Clark County News

Around 200 people gathered Saturday morning in downtown Vancouver to show their support for law enforcement officers. Read story

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Democrat Carolyn Long are the front runners for the 3rd District congressional seat.

Herrera Beutler, Long filling their war chests for closely watched rematch

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Democrat Carolyn Long are the front runners for the 3rd District congressional seat.

July 18, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

Soon after 2018's election for Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District proved unexpectedly competitive, political pundits started issuing predictions: 2020 would be a hotly contested race. Read story

Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue firefighter Ian Fagan performs a routine check on a brush unit water pump Thursday at Station 29 in Woodland.

Woodland, Clark County Fire & Rescue see benefits to having permanent arrangement

Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue firefighter Ian Fagan performs a routine check on a brush unit water pump Thursday at Station 29 in Woodland.

July 17, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

The arrangement for fire and emergency services between Woodland and Clark County Fire & Rescue could become permanent next month. Read story

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

Residents use forum to praise Vancouver City Council for ban on new fossil fuel projects

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

July 16, 2020, 7:47pm Business

The Vancouver City Council hosted its first citizen forum in months Monday, with a barrage of speakers calling in to participate in the remote discussion. Read story