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Clark County Elections office to test ballot count accuracy

July 25, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News

Clark County elections officials will perform a hand count of approximately 600 randomly selected ballots beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The hand count is part of a manual comparison against machine results for the Aug. 1 primary and special election. Read story

The Clark County Council approved salary adjustments for non-union employees.

Clark County Council OKs salary raise for employees

The Clark County Council approved salary adjustments for non-union employees.

July 20, 2023, 5:52pm Clark County News

Some Clark County employees will see an increase in their paychecks come Aug. 1 now that the county council has approved salary realignments proposed in a study from the consulting firm of Baker Tilly. Read story

Clark County Auditor’s office schedules special filing

July 20, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News

The Clark County Auditor’s office has scheduled a special three-day filing period for four elected offices: Yacolt City Council positions 1 and 5, Green Mountain School District Position 1 director and Clark County Fire Protection District 13 Position 3 commissioner. The special filing period runs from 8 a.m. Aug. 2… Read story

At the end of a two-hour public hearing, with roughly 20 public comments and dozens in attendance, the Clark County Council approved the 179th Street Access Management and Circulation Plan on Tuesday night.

Clark County Council gives 179th Street plan green light

At the end of a two-hour public hearing, with roughly 20 public comments and dozens in attendance, the Clark County Council approved the 179th Street Access Management and Circulation Plan on Tuesday night.

July 19, 2023, 7:03pm Clark County News

At the end of a two-hour public hearing, with roughly 20 public comments and dozens in attendance, the Clark County Council approved the 179th Street Access Management and Circulation Plan on Tuesday night. Read story

An uncommon but growing trend in Vancouver is public EV charging stations having their cords cut and stolen, likely for their copper.

Vancouver City Council aims to boost EV infrastructure, plan green building code

An uncommon but growing trend in Vancouver is public EV charging stations having their cords cut and stolen, likely for their copper.

July 19, 2023, 5:59pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver has taken several steps to enhance its climate and energy regulations this year, but there are still several challenges standing between the city and carbon neutrality. Read story

A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

Main Street Promise: Vancouver fine-tunes design for 10-block zonevideo icon

A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

July 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

The city of Vancouver is finalizing its plan to spend millions of dollars on the reconstruction of Main Street to enhance downtown and improve pedestrian access. Read story

Third Congressional District candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and Joe Kent (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Gluesenkamp Perez piles up campaign cash as reelection battle with Joe Kent looms

Third Congressional District candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and Joe Kent (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

July 19, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Two Democratic House members expected to be Republican targets in next year’s congressional elections are outraising potential opponents by comfortable margins, newly released campaign finance reports show. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Three-way contest for Battle Ground City Council Position 3

Battle Ground City Hall.

July 18, 2023, 4:01pm Clark County News

Among the races on the Aug. 1 primary ballot is the three-way contest between Daniel Dingman, Victoria Ferrer and Craig Wigginton for the Battle Ground City Council Position 3 seat. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

3 vie for Battle Ground City Council’s Position 7

Battle Ground City Hall.

July 17, 2023, 6:10pm Clark County News

Among the handful of races on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot is the Battle Ground City Council Position 7 seat currently held by Mayor Philip Johnson. Read story

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

City of Vancouver remodels multifamily tax exemption

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

On a sunny Monday afternoon in early June, dozens of Vancouver residents attended a city council forum to hear about housing issues and share their thoughts regarding the city’s housing crisis. Read story