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Cornell Clayton, director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, sees several factors that suggest political divisiveness could increase before it lessens.

WSU public policy director predicts global political division will persist

Cornell Clayton, director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, sees several factors that suggest political divisiveness could increase before it lessens.

January 21, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

One of the major effects of a global political economy that has changed rapidly in recent decades is political division, which will likely continue as the presidential election approaches. Read story

Clark County District Court Judge Darvin Zimmerman, left, swears in members of the new Ridgefield City Council at the Jan. 9 meeting: Dana Ziemer, from left, Jennifer Lindsay, Sandra Day, Rob Aichele and Lee Wells.

New city council Ridgefield’s youngest

Clark County District Court Judge Darvin Zimmerman, left, swears in members of the new Ridgefield City Council at the Jan. 9 meeting: Dana Ziemer, from left, Jennifer Lindsay, Sandra Day, Rob Aichele and Lee Wells.

January 19, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A growing city has the youngest city council, with the most female representation, in its history. Read story

Washougal Mayor Molly Coston and City Councilor Ray Kutch, who was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, watch a City Council meeting Monday.

Washougal council appoints Mayor Coston to 2-year term

Washougal Mayor Molly Coston and City Councilor Ray Kutch, who was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, watch a City Council meeting Monday.

January 19, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council appointed Mayor Molly Coston to a two-year term during a meeting Monday. Read story

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

Senate panel hears dramatic testimony about Tiffany Hill’s killing

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

January 16, 2020, 7:49pm Clark County News

Melissa Nelson heard gunshots from her classroom at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School and saw the lockdown alarm on her computer confirming there had been a shooting. Read story

Donna Sinclair, a member of the Washougal School Board, says she will run as a Democrat for the 18th Legislative District House seat currently held by Rep. Larry Hoff, R-Vancouver, in the 2020 election.

Washougal Democrat to seek seat in Legislature

Donna Sinclair, a member of the Washougal School Board, says she will run as a Democrat for the 18th Legislative District House seat currently held by Rep. Larry Hoff, R-Vancouver, in the 2020 election.

January 16, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

A member of the Washougal School Board intends to run for state representative in the 18th Legislative District this year. Read story

Rows of tanks where salmon are raised are seen at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery on Monday. The hatchery is one of 62 in the Columbia River system to benefit from $22 million in Mitchell Act funds.

Herrera Beutler calls bill critical to preserving salmon habitat

Rows of tanks where salmon are raised are seen at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery on Monday. The hatchery is one of 62 in the Columbia River system to benefit from $22 million in Mitchell Act funds.

January 15, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The end of 2019 saw increased federal funding for Columbia River salmon hatcheries, the latest attempt in a line of legislation to boost the region's stock of the valuable fish. Read story

The legislative building in Olympia houses the Senate and House chambers. (Ted S.

2020 Legislative Preview: 7 key issues for Clark County’s delegation

The legislative building in Olympia houses the Senate and House chambers. (Ted S.

January 12, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County legislators will debate a number of divisive topics during a short but intense 60-day session of the Legislature that starts Monday. Read story

Democratic U.S. Sens.

Murray, Cantwell call for expanded testimony in Trump trial

Democratic U.S. Sens.

January 12, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Both U.S. senators from Washington are urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow testimony from first-hand witnesses during President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Democratic House leadership announced Friday that they would move to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate this week. Read story

Washington’s March presidential primary: a primer

January 12, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington will join the ranks of early voters in the upcoming presidential primary. Read story

Trucks cross the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on Tuesday morning.

2020 vision for Clark County businesses locks in on I-5 Bridge

Trucks cross the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on Tuesday morning.

January 12, 2020, 6:00am Business

Washington’s 2020 legislative session kicks off this week, with an agenda packed with items that have the potential to impact Southwest Washington. Read story