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Democratic candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, looks skyward while Republican candidate Joe Kent gives his closing remarks on Saturday during a debate at the Vancouver Community Library.

Candidates Kent, Perez make their case in Vancouver debate

Democratic candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, looks skyward while Republican candidate Joe Kent gives his closing remarks on Saturday during a debate at the Vancouver Community Library.

October 15, 2022, 6:36pm Clark County News

On a Saturday afternoon in a crowded library room, Southwest Washington’s congressional candidates sat shoulder to shoulder to argue why they should represent the region and contest the other’s “magical thinking.” Read story

John Nohr (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas City Council appoints John Nohr to vacant Ward 1 seat

John Nohr (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

October 15, 2022, 2:35pm Clark County News

The Camas City Council has appointed longtime Camas resident John Nohr as its newest member. Read story

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

Kent, Perez face off in League of Women Voters debate in Vancouvervideo icon

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

October 15, 2022, 1:30pm Clark County News

Third Congressional District candidates Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are facing off in a debate weeks in advance of the Nov. 8 general election. The event, hosted by regional League of Women Voters chapters, begins at 2 p.m. today. Read story

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face Republican Joe Kent in the general election for the 3rd District congressional seat currently held by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

Disenchanted with Kent, more Republicans pivot to Perez

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face Republican Joe Kent in the general election for the 3rd District congressional seat currently held by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

October 15, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

If there is any chance for Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to represent Southwest Washington in Congress, it all hinges on her ability to gather robust Republican support. Read story

Nancy Barnes and Don Steinke will advance to the general election Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County Commissioner, District No. 2.

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates split on path to climate goals

Nancy Barnes and Don Steinke will advance to the general election Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County Commissioner, District No. 2.

October 13, 2022, 7:01pm Clark County News

With aggressive state requirements to become greenhouse gas emissions neutral, the future for Clark Public Utilities is green. The question is, how will the utility do it? That’s a topic the two vying for a seat on the utility’s commission were asked to speak to. Read story

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks with people in the crowd before receiving Pacific Northwest Waterways Association's 2022 Legislator of the Year Award. She received the award in 2016 for introducing a grant program that helped reduce congestion at U.S. ports.

Sen. Cantwell lauded by ports, businesses during Vancouver visit

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks with people in the crowd before receiving Pacific Northwest Waterways Association's 2022 Legislator of the Year Award. She received the award in 2016 for introducing a grant program that helped reduce congestion at U.S. ports.

October 13, 2022, 5:50pm Clark County News

Sen. Maria Cantwell doubled down on her role as the “freight senator” in an acceptance speech Thursday after being named the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association’s Legislator of the Year. Read story

Republican Joe Kent, left, and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wait before taking the stage for a debate in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver.

Impeachment vote gives Dems chance at 3rd District House seat

Republican Joe Kent, left, and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wait before taking the stage for a debate in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver.

October 13, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Politics

A vote to impeach former President Donald Trump led to an outcome Washington Democrats had unsuccessfully sought for years: the ousting of long-time Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler from her seat representing the southwest corner of the state. Read story

WA-03 candidate Joe Kent, left, addresses his opponent, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, during a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

Former Clark County Republican vice chair bucks party, backs Democrat for 3rd District

WA-03 candidate Joe Kent, left, addresses his opponent, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, during a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

October 12, 2022, 8:35am Clark County Politics

Until last month, Kathy McDonald was vice chair of the Clark County Republican Party, describing herself as a die-hard Donald Trump supporter with a long record of activism in the GOP. Read story

Joe Kent, right, smiles as he speaks on a panel with others at the RV Inn Style Resort Convention Center on Sept. 8, 2022. Kent is running against Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in a race in Washington???s Third Congressional District.

Election conspiracies cast a shadow over GOP, Washington midterms

Joe Kent, right, smiles as he speaks on a panel with others at the RV Inn Style Resort Convention Center on Sept. 8, 2022. Kent is running against Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in a race in Washington???s Third Congressional District.

October 10, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Politics

On a Thursday night in early September, 500 people paid $15 to hear an ex-Army captain and a high school math teacher regale them with tales of secret algorithms and suspicious voting trends. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Sept. 28 in Vancouver. Challenger Brett Simpson accepted an invitation to attend but cancelled shortly before the meeting began.

Voter fraud at fore in Clark County auditor’s racevideo icon

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Sept. 28 in Vancouver. Challenger Brett Simpson accepted an invitation to attend but cancelled shortly before the meeting began.

October 9, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

With allegations of voter fraud and stolen elections still resonating with some voters, this year’s race for Clark County auditor has, in many ways, become a referendum on election security and integrity. Read story