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Jeanne Stewart and Sarah Fox are leading Tuesday in the Vancouver City Council race for position 6.

Fox, Stewart neck and neck in Vancouver City Council race

Jeanne Stewart and Sarah Fox are leading Tuesday in the Vancouver City Council race for position 6.

August 6, 2019, 8:45pm Clark County News

Sarah Fox and Jeanne Stewart were leading a field of seven candidates for Position 6 on the Vancouver City Council, with a difference of only two votes between them in Tuesday’s primary election. Read story

Green Mountain levy passing comfortably

August 6, 2019, 8:28pm Clark County News

Green Mountain School District's programs and operations levy was passing easily Tuesday night. Read story

Michelle Dawson

Appointment of member’s spouse to Yacolt council spurs debate

Michelle Dawson

August 6, 2019, 5:37pm Clark County News

Yacolt residents say they love their small town for its community feel, but two members of the town council are a little too familial for some. Read story

The Vancouver Navigation Center is seen in June.

Vancouver officials discuss potential improvements to Navigation Center

The Vancouver Navigation Center is seen in June.

August 5, 2019, 9:32pm Clark County News

Though temperatures rose outside, cool heads prevailed Monday afternoon as Vancouver city councilors discussed ways to improve the Navigation Center with city staff. Read story

The Penguin Union Building is pictured at Clark College.

Lawsuits target Clark County, Clark College over public records law

The Penguin Union Building is pictured at Clark College.

August 5, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

A resident of Washington’s Island County recently targeted Clark County and Clark College, alleging that they violated the state’s public records law. So far, he’s had one victory. Read story

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsor forums for candidates of the upcoming election for the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors at Cascade Park Library on Tuesday evening, July 16, 2019.

Get primed for Tuesday primary in Clark County

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsor forums for candidates of the upcoming election for the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors at Cascade Park Library on Tuesday evening, July 16, 2019.

August 4, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

This year, 133 residents of Clark County filed to run for elected offices that include port, fire, school and cemetery districts, as well as city councils and a special election for county council. Read story

State Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, applauds after Rep. Laurie Jinkins, in blue, was introduced at a news conference following a vote by Democrats choosing Jinkins as speaker of the House. Stonier was one of four female representatives seeking the top spot.

Stonier ‘proud’ to see Jinkins selected as House speaker

State Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, applauds after Rep. Laurie Jinkins, in blue, was introduced at a news conference following a vote by Democrats choosing Jinkins as speaker of the House. Stonier was one of four female representatives seeking the top spot.

July 31, 2019, 9:46pm Clark County News

When longtime House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, announced he was stepping down from his position in 2018, it opened the possibility that a representative from Southwest Washington would occupy the post for the first time in decades. Read story

The 2019 primary election is Aug. 6.

No surprise in trickle of ballot returns

The 2019 primary election is Aug. 6.

July 31, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

With less than a week to go before Election Day, only 12.41 percent of eligible voters have returned their ballots. Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden read “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” during Preschool Storytime at the Camas Public Library on Tuesday morning.

Congressional guests bring Surplus Books Program to Camas

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden read “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” during Preschool Storytime at the Camas Public Library on Tuesday morning.

July 30, 2019, 7:54pm Clark County News

The Camas Public Library and the halls of Congress differ in a few ways. For starters, there’s the bubbles. Read story

Councilor Philip Johnson, left, filed a PDC complaint against Shauna Walters, who is running for a different seat on the city council.

Battle Ground councilor files complaint against council candidate

Councilor Philip Johnson, left, filed a PDC complaint against Shauna Walters, who is running for a different seat on the city council.

July 30, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

Battle Ground Councilor Philip Johnson has filed a complaint with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission against city council candidate Shauna Walters, who thinks the complaint was filed due to a disagreement the two had at a meeting earlier this year. Read story