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Republicans John Ley and Philip Johnson and Democrat John Zingale are running for the 18th District House, Position 1, in the August primary.

John Ley’s candidacy and felony election fraud charges complicate 3-way race for 18th Legislative District

Republicans John Ley and Philip Johnson and Democrat John Zingale are running for the 18th District House, Position 1, in the August primary.

June 12, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Campaign season for the 2024 election is underway, and the 18th Legislative District is starting to look particularly competitive. Read story

Work continues on a new parking structure near the waterfront in Vancouver. The Vancouver City Council is considering new taxes, including a commercial parking tax, to help cover a projected budget shortfall.

Vancouver eyes new taxes on streaming services and commercial parking to address budget shortfall

Work continues on a new parking structure near the waterfront in Vancouver. The Vancouver City Council is considering new taxes, including a commercial parking tax, to help cover a projected budget shortfall.

June 11, 2024, 6:15pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council is considering new taxes — including on commercial parking, streaming entertainment and retail businesses — to help cover the city’s projected $43 million shortfall for the 2025-26 budget and pay for the creation of a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are, from left, Glen Yung, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman (on screen), Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

‘One of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had’: Karen Bowerman and Gary Medvigy reflect on their years as Clark County Council members

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are, from left, Glen Yung, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman (on screen), Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

June 10, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

At the end of this year, Karen Bowerman and Gary Medvigy will leave their positions on the Clark County Council. Bowerman is in her fourth year as a county councilor, and Medvigy is in his sixth year. Read story

Fireworks line the Mean Gene Fireworks stand in Camas ahead of the New Year&rsquo;s holiday on Dec. 29, 2016.

‘The issue won’t die’: Camas officials remain split on fireworks issue

Fireworks line the Mean Gene Fireworks stand in Camas ahead of the New Year&rsquo;s holiday on Dec. 29, 2016.

June 8, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Love ’em or hate ’em, fireworks have again reared their divisive heads at recent Camas City Council meetings. Read story

The Clark County Council interviews John Ley for an open seat on the council in Vancouver on Jan. 22, 2019.

Election fraud charges don’t stop Camas Republican John Ley’s 18th District House campaign

The Clark County Council interviews John Ley for an open seat on the council in Vancouver on Jan. 22, 2019.

June 7, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

At this point, nothing prevents a candidate who faces felony election fraud charges from seeking a seat in the same district where his residency was challenged in 2022. Read story

Drivers pass rough road conditions along Northeast 112th Avenue. On average, there is a crash along the roughly 3-mile road every 4&frac12; days, and 4 percent of those crashes result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to an analysis conducted by the city of Vancouver. Since 2014, four pedestrians and one bicyclist have been killed while using the roadway.

Vancouver aims to tame dangerous roadway with safety upgrades on Northeast 112th Avenue

Drivers pass rough road conditions along Northeast 112th Avenue. On average, there is a crash along the roughly 3-mile road every 4&frac12; days, and 4 percent of those crashes result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to an analysis conducted by the city of Vancouver. Since 2014, four pedestrians and one bicyclist have been killed while using the roadway.

June 6, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Northeast 112th Avenue is a notoriously dangerous roadway. Read story

The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver officials’ request for quick help paying for a its bridge shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

After tense exchange, Clark County Council reconsiders money for Vancouver homeless shelter

The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver officials’ request for quick help paying for a its bridge shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

May 30, 2024, 5:44pm Clark County News

After a tense exchange with Vancouver officials Wednesday, the Clark County Council rescinded last week’s decision to reject the city’s request for quick help paying for a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read story

Reform Clark County signature gatherers hoped to get the Restore Election Confidence initiative on November's ballot.

Clark County election security petition falls about 20,000 signatures short

Reform Clark County signature gatherers hoped to get the Restore Election Confidence initiative on November's ballot.

May 29, 2024, 2:58pm Clark County News

A proposed initiative that sought to reform Clark County’s elections process failed to gather enough signatures to secure a spot on the November ballot. Read story

The Southwest Washington Equity Coalition is one of 10 plaintiffs named on a lawsuit to stop the implementation of Initiative 2081, which opens up children’s health records and other private materials to parents. The measure was approved March 4 during the state Legislature's short session.

‘Parents’ bill of rights’ legislation includes vague language, could lead to discrimination, says lawsuit

The Southwest Washington Equity Coalition is one of 10 plaintiffs named on a lawsuit to stop the implementation of Initiative 2081, which opens up children’s health records and other private materials to parents. The measure was approved March 4 during the state Legislature's short session.

May 29, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

A group of parents, equity organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington are suing the state to prevent the implementation of a conservative-backed measure, known as the “parents’ bill of rights,” the Legislature approved earlier this year. Read story

Washington Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, left, talks to a room of Columbia River High School students Tuesday at the school. Heck graduated from Columbia River in 1970.

‘Politics is all around us’: Lt. Gov. Denny Heck visits Columbia River High School to speak with students about civics, political ethics

Washington Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, left, talks to a room of Columbia River High School students Tuesday at the school. Heck graduated from Columbia River in 1970.

May 28, 2024, 6:15pm Clark County News

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck visited Columbia River High School on Tuesday afternoon to speak with students about civics and political ethics. Read story