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Clark County Politics

Auditor finds errors in city of Vancouver’s accounts

January 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

As the country’s labor crunch was at its peak in 2021, the city of Vancouver encountered its own hurdles — a reality reflected in a recent state audit identifying deficiencies in the city’s financial statements. Read story

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., talks with Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Northwest Republicans remain united for Kevin McCarthy in six votes

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., talks with Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

January 5, 2023, 7:40am Clark County Politics

In a second consecutive day of voting, House Republicans on Wednesday failed again to elect a speaker despite holding a majority of seats as a group of far-right lawmakers continued to oppose the candidate chosen by most of their GOP colleagues. Read story

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Woodland City Councilwoman Jennifer Rowland resigns due to health, clashes with staff and councilmembers

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

January 4, 2023, 8:01pm Clark County News

Three days after the last City Council meeting of the year, the newest elected member sent a letter of resignation. Read story

Vice President Kamala Harris gestures Tuesday toward waiting family members as she participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen.

Sen. Patty Murray, for now, is second in line for presidency

Vice President Kamala Harris gestures Tuesday toward waiting family members as she participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen.

January 4, 2023, 8:13am Clark County Politics

Washington Sen. Patty Murray was sworn in Tuesday as Senate president pro tempore, becoming the first woman in the country’s history to hold that role. Read story

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., with Murray's husband Rob Murray, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Murray becomes Senate’s 1st female president pro tem

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., with Murray's husband Rob Murray, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

January 3, 2023, 6:48pm Clark County News

Washington Sen. Patty Murray made history Tuesday, becoming the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore. That position, which presides over the Senate in the absence of the vice president, is held by the senior-most member of the majority party. It also makes Murray third in line to… Read story

FILE - Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during the House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing. Murray faces Republican Tiffany Smiley in the November election. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) (j.

Murray hopes to be role model for more effective Congress

FILE - Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during the House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing. Murray faces Republican Tiffany Smiley in the November election. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) (j.

December 29, 2022, 6:59pm Clark County Politics

In the final legislative act of the 117th Congress, House and Senate lawmakers last week passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package, averting a government shutdown and funding federal programs through the end of the fiscal year. Read story

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Woodland passes budget, waits to add replacing leaking reservoir

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

December 29, 2022, 1:37pm Clark County News

The Woodland City Council approved a $36 million budget for 2023, leaving several city water projects off the table. Read story

The Washougal Police Department will get money from the federal government to fund a body cam program.

Southwest Washington public safety, infrastructure projects marked for funds in 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

The Washougal Police Department will get money from the federal government to fund a body cam program.

December 28, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

More than a dozen Southwest Washington initiatives will soon see federal funding designed to improve infrastructure and public safety following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. 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.

Secretary of state certifies Perez win in 3rd District recount

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.

December 22, 2022, 5:15pm Clark County News

The secretary of state certified Washington’s 3rd Congressional District recount Thursday, confirming its original outcome and discrediting skepticism surrounding general election results. Read story

Retired judge Rich Melnick, left, administers the oath of office to new Sheriff John Horch Thursday at the Clark County Public Service Center. Melnick recalled watching Horch's career grow over the course of their 30-year friendship.

John Horch sworn in as new Clark County sheriff

Retired judge Rich Melnick, left, administers the oath of office to new Sheriff John Horch Thursday at the Clark County Public Service Center. Melnick recalled watching Horch's career grow over the course of their 30-year friendship.

December 22, 2022, 4:00pm Clark County News

Those who packed a room on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center got to their feet in congratulations after Sheriff John Horch took his oath of office Thursday. Read story