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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, listen to Teresa Brum, city economic development division manager, talk about the Vancouver waterfront on Friday during a tour of key infrastructure projects.

Gluesenkamp Perez tours areas key to Vancouver’s vision for future

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, listen to Teresa Brum, city economic development division manager, talk about the Vancouver waterfront on Friday during a tour of key infrastructure projects.

January 13, 2023, 5:53pm Clark County News

Vancouver officials are eager for Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to champion their projects intended for the city’s evolution. So much, in fact, they decided to pack her on a bus and take her on a field trip to illustrate their vision. Read story

The Nakia Creek Fire burns on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, near Larch Mountain.

Camas OKs harvesting fire-damaged trees from Nakia Creek Fire

The Nakia Creek Fire burns on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, near Larch Mountain.

January 13, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Camas is still feeling the impacts of the Nakia Creek Fire that burned more than 1,900 acres near Larch Mountain northeast of Camas-Washougal in October 2022, and forced “go now” evacuations for thousands of area residents. Read story

Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., joins new members of the House of Representatives on the steps of the Capitol for a group photo, in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J.

Gluesenkamp Perez eases into seat in Congress

Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., joins new members of the House of Representatives on the steps of the Capitol for a group photo, in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J.

January 12, 2023, 7:16pm Clark County News

It took a few days longer than expected for Washington’s newest member of Congress to take office. Read story

Republican Joe Kent announced his intention to vie for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, currently held by Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, in 2024.

Joe Kent to run for 3rd District seat in 2024

Republican Joe Kent announced his intention to vie for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, currently held by Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, in 2024.

January 11, 2023, 1:41pm Clark County News

Republican Joe Kent announced today he will run in 2024 to represent Southwest Washington in Congress after having just lost his bid to secure the same seat in November. Read story

Vancouver City Council endorses affordable housing levy

January 11, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution supporting Proposition 3, a tax levy of about 30 cents per $1,000 in assessed value lasting 10 years. Read story

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Vancouver updates comprehensive plan, zoning code but some property owners unhappy

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

January 10, 2023, 6:07pm Business

A handful of changes to the city of Vancouver’s comprehensive plan and zoning code Monday reflect the community’s positioning for future growth and density. Read story

(The Columbian files)

Vancouver police officers to see 6 percent raise

(The Columbian files)

January 10, 2023, 4:37pm Clark County News

Members of the Vancouver Police Officers Guild will see a 6 percent pay increase in 2023 along with other benefits following the guild’s contract approval with the city of Vancouver. Read story

Former Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds (The Columbian files)

Former sheriff candidate, Vancouver police Officer Rey Reynolds placed on leave

Former Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds (The Columbian files)

January 10, 2023, 12:16pm Clark County News

Former Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds is on administrative leave from his position with the Vancouver Police Department, pending four internal affairs investigations since September. Read story

Body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office are among the investments the Clark County Council is planning with the proceeds from the new public safety tax that went into effect Jan. 1.

Clark County, its cities plan for new sales tax proceeds

Body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office are among the investments the Clark County Council is planning with the proceeds from the new public safety tax that went into effect Jan. 1.

January 10, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County shoppers likely haven’t noticed, but a new sales tax went into effect on Jan. 1. The new tax is the public safety sales tax, which adds one penny for every $10 spent. Read story

The Washington state Capitol building.

2023 Legislative Preview: Can Washington Democrats, GOP span differences?

The Washington state Capitol building.

January 8, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

When the Washington Legislature’s 2023 session convenes on Monday, the biggest challenge for lawmakers won’t be a specific bill package but whether Republicans and Democrats can bridge their ideological divide to work together. Read story