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Clark County Politics

Justin Forsman

Council candidate: Vancouver’s taxes punish business

Justin Forsman

May 27, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

A former Vancouver city council candidate, who in his wildcard 2015 and 2017 campaigns stood out for his candor and strong opinions on fluoride, is running again this year. Read story

Don Benton Director of the Selective Service System.

Don Benton shakes up Selective Service

Don Benton Director of the Selective Service System.

May 26, 2019, 7:28pm Clark County Politics

A few months after President Donald Trump appointed him director of the Selective Service System in 2017, Don Benton decreed a new dress code for the often-overlooked federal agency. Read story

One of seven candidates for Vancouver City Council, Position 6 Paul Montague

In crowded city council race, Montague means business

One of seven candidates for Vancouver City Council, Position 6 Paul Montague

May 26, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Paul Montague, formerly a leader at the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and executive director of Identity Clark County, launched a last-minute bid to join the Vancouver City Council. Read story

Pond to kick off campaign for City Council Position 6

May 26, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Pond campaign kickoff: Mike Pond, a candidate for Vancouver City Council Position 6, will kick off his campaign with a celebration Tuesday, June 4. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, 13198 N.E. Ninth St., Vancouver. Attendees can pick up a yard… Read story

Public meetings for week of May 27

May 26, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Tuesday Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners, port office, 3103 Lower River Road, Vancouver. • 8:30 a.m., regular meeting: Partners in Careers internship update, approve lease agreement with Boeki USA, LLC, approve payment agreement with T1 Hotel LLC 3, approve contract amendment for on-call dredge consulting services with Floyd Snider… Read story

Legislators from 17th, 18th districts set town halls

May 25, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

The 2019 legislative session wrapped up last month. Now constituents will have the chance to hear from local lawmakers and give feedback at upcoming town halls. Read story

Taylor Thompson of America the Beautiful Dreamer helps arrange a display of teak outdoor furniture while preparing for customers in the Sifton area.

Inslee signs sales tax bill; Vancouver business owners worry about effects

Taylor Thompson of America the Beautiful Dreamer helps arrange a display of teak outdoor furniture while preparing for customers in the Sifton area.

May 21, 2019, 6:28pm Business

With Clark County business advocacy groups and more than three dozen Republican legislators arrayed in opposition, Don Thompson held out hope. Read story

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler said while she still supports a border wall, she believes the president’s national emergency declaration is a constitutional breach.

Herrera Beutler presses Nike on treatment of pregnant athletes

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler said while she still supports a border wall, she believes the president’s national emergency declaration is a constitutional breach.

May 21, 2019, 9:47am Clark County News

Members of Congress are questioning Nike following reports that the company penalized athletes for getting pregnant by reducing their pay and asking them to make unpaid appearances on its behalf. Read story

14th District lawmakers to hold public meeting

May 21, 2019, 5:59am Clark County News

WASHOUGAL -- Two lawmakers from the 14th Legislative District, which includes a portion of east Clark County, will hold a public meeting Wednesday in Washougal to discuss the recent legislative session that ended April 28. Read story

18th Legislative District town halls Saturday

May 21, 2019, 5:58am Clark County News

Legislators from the 18th Legislative District will hold a trio of town hall meetings Saturday to discuss the recent legislative session and take questions from constituents. Read story