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Sen. Lynda Wilson, right, meets with constituents on Nov. 9 at Brewed Awakenings in northeast Vancouver. Wilson and State Rep. Paul Harris met with family members of children with intellectual/development disorders to hear their concerns for the next legislative session.

Clark County lawmakers keep busy year-round with committees, constituents, and in some cases, full-time jobs

Sen. Lynda Wilson, right, meets with constituents on Nov. 9 at Brewed Awakenings in northeast Vancouver. Wilson and State Rep. Paul Harris met with family members of children with intellectual/development disorders to hear their concerns for the next legislative session.

November 25, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

For Washington lawmakers, the work of an elected official doesn’t end when the legislative session does. Read story

Camas City Hall.

Camas City Council OKs 1% property tax and levy hikes for EMS, street preservation

Camas City Hall.

November 25, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Despite strong objections from Councilor Jennifer Senescu, the Camas City Council has approved taking the annual 1 percent property tax and emergency medical services tax levy increases allowed under state law. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said Tuesday that USPS delivered 13 general election ballots to Clark County Elections that were discovered in “out-of-service” USPS mailboxes within the county.

13 uncounted ballots found in out-of-service mailboxes returned to Clark County Elections Office

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said Tuesday that USPS delivered 13 general election ballots to Clark County Elections that were discovered in “out-of-service” USPS mailboxes within the county.

November 21, 2023, 5:17pm Clark County News

The Clark County Elections office on Wednesday said the U.S. Postal Service has returned 13 previously uncounted ballots to its office. The ballots were from the Nov. 7 general election and had been filled out and returned by voters. According to a press release, the ballots were discovered in out-of-service… Read story

Legislators swear in on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Judge rules WA lawmakers can withhold documents via ‘legislative privilege’

Legislators swear in on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

November 20, 2023, 7:35am Clark County Politics

A Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the law allows Washington state lawmakers to withhold records that are “privileged.” Read story

John Ley (The Columbian files)

Former legislative candidate John Ley faces felony fraud charges in 2022 election case

John Ley (The Columbian files)

November 19, 2023, 2:23pm Clark County News

Former legislative candidate John Ley of Camas is facing felony elections fraud charges after claiming he lived in Battle Ground and Hazel Dell, according to court filings. Read story

A sidewalk snakes between nearly finished town homes at The Courtyards at Hidden Crest development in Vancouver in February. Zoning districts for middle housing developments like town homes can help make way for more middle-income housing options in Clark County.

Vancouver, Washougal, Camas, Battle Ground get money for middle housing

A sidewalk snakes between nearly finished town homes at The Courtyards at Hidden Crest development in Vancouver in February. Zoning districts for middle housing developments like town homes can help make way for more middle-income housing options in Clark County.

November 18, 2023, 6:09am Business

Clark County is the recipient of $250,000 in funding to build more middle housing options. Read story

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

Camas council to discuss 1% property tax hike and ‘banked’ increase

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

November 18, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

One year after voting 4-3 against taking a 1 percent property tax levy increase to help fund essential city services, Camas officials are again set to consider not only taking the only property tax levy increase allowed under state law, but also the possibility of using the city’s “banked” 1… Read story

Evergreen School Board members stand and applaud their cohort Victoria Bradford, seated, after she gave a speech Tuesday at Evergreen Public Schools Headquarters. Bradford has served on the school board since 1999, and this was her last meeting after losing her seat to newcomer Gary Wilson in the Nov. 7 election.

Evergreen School Board’s Victoria Bradford says farewell

Evergreen School Board members stand and applaud their cohort Victoria Bradford, seated, after she gave a speech Tuesday at Evergreen Public Schools Headquarters. Bradford has served on the school board since 1999, and this was her last meeting after losing her seat to newcomer Gary Wilson in the Nov. 7 election.

November 18, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

The Nov. 7 election in Clark County wasn’t one that provided lots of shock and awe. Voter turnout was low, and incumbent candidates largely prevailed — each typical outcomes of an off-year election. What did stand out, however, was the unexpected defeat of longtime Evergreen Public Schools board member Victoria… Read story

The Clark County, Washington, government homepage.

Clark County says October security breach was a cyberattack; no indication personal data was stolen

The Clark County, Washington, government homepage.

November 17, 2023, 2:13pm Clark County News

An investigation has determined that a computer system security breach detected by Clark County’s Information Technology staff in late October was a cyberattack. 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 Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council reviews ‘difficult’ budget as it considers higher property taxes to balance rising salaries, inflation, demand for services

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 Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

November 16, 2023, 7:15pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council had its first review of the 2024 budget during a work session Monday. County Manager Kathleen Otto said this was one of the most difficult budgets she’s worked on in her seven years with the county. Read story