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Pete Barber, restoration ecologist for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, stands in an Ostrander Creek culvert scheduled for removal. The tribe received $1.9 million in federal funding for the project.

Cantwell, Murray announce $75M to improve fish habitats, including $1.9M to Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Pete Barber, restoration ecologist for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, stands in an Ostrander Creek culvert scheduled for removal. The tribe received $1.9 million in federal funding for the project.

May 23, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray announced Wednesday nearly $75 million will flow to projects removing fish passage barriers and improving fish habitat in Washington. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe will receive $1.9 million for a fish passage project on Ostrander Creek in Cowlitz County. Read story

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

Rep. Monica Stonier, Clark County educators rally to protect Washington capital gains tax

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

May 22, 2024, 6:20pm Clark County News

Leaders of Vancouver’s early-childhood programs gathered Wednesday to warn voters that a Washington ballot initiative would undermine a system that already fails to reach children in need. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

Ann Rivers takes buyout to leave Longview assistant city manager position

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

May 22, 2024, 7:45am Clark County News

Longview is paying Assistant City Manager Ann Rivers and City Attorney Dana Gigler at least $100,000 combined to stop working for the city. Read story

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent speaks at a Tuesday town hall at the Camas Community Center.

‘The economy is destroying people’: 3rd District candidate Joe Kent hosts town hall in Camasvideo icon

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent speaks at a Tuesday town hall at the Camas Community Center.

May 21, 2024, 5:58pm Clark County News

At a town hall event Tuesday morning, Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent declared that inflation, immigration and parental rights are the biggest issues facing the United States today. Read story

Clark County has owned Camp Bonneville since 2011.

Environmental group seeks closure of Camp Bonneville shooting range used by FBI

Clark County has owned Camp Bonneville since 2011.

May 14, 2024, 6:31pm Clark County News

An environmental group is trying to persuade Clark County to permanently close the shooting range at Camp Bonneville, the former military training grounds north of Camas. Read story

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

Clark County election security petition pushes for 27,702 signatures; WinCo says not at our stores

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

May 14, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Perhaps you have seen signs across Clark County urging, “Save your vote,” or noticed people with clipboards outside local businesses. Read story

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Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock’s 18th Legislative District House seat

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May 9, 2024, 6:24pm Clark County News

Two previously undeclared candidates Thursday filed paperwork with the Clark County Elections office to run for the state Legislature. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge rises above the Columbia River as Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle talk Jan. 13, 2023, during a tour of key infrastructure projects in Perez&rsquo;s district.

3rd District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads effort to fully fund Bridge Investment Program

The Interstate 5 Bridge rises above the Columbia River as Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle talk Jan. 13, 2023, during a tour of key infrastructure projects in Perez&rsquo;s district.

May 9, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, is calling for federal spending on a program that would include funds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. Read story

The Clark County Elections Office is one of many places you can place your ballot in a ballot box. Or, drop it in the U.S. Mail; the postage is prepaid.

New candidates file for 3rd Congressional District, Clark County District 4 races

The Clark County Elections Office is one of many places you can place your ballot in a ballot box. Or, drop it in the U.S. Mail; the postage is prepaid.

May 8, 2024, 6:43pm Clark County News

A new candidate filed Wednesday to run for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Read story

Rep. Monica Stonier, left, chats with Sybill Hyppolite, government affairs director for the Washington State Labor Council, as they share family photos at Latte Da Coffee House &amp; Wine Bar on Monday afternoon.

Vancouver Rep. Monica Stonier files for reelection as filing week continues

Rep. Monica Stonier, left, chats with Sybill Hyppolite, government affairs director for the Washington State Labor Council, as they share family photos at Latte Da Coffee House &amp; Wine Bar on Monday afternoon.

May 8, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

The second day of filing week at the Clark County Elections office wrapped up Tuesday evening with 249 candidates declaring their intentions to run for federal, state or county office. Read story