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WA-03 candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, and Joe Kent walk off stage Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

Kent, Perez joust in 3rd District debate in Vancouver

WA-03 candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, and Joe Kent walk off stage Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

September 28, 2022, 9:50am Clark County News

Nearly two months after the Aug. 2 primary election, the 3rd Congressional District’s top two candidates argued why they are the best fit to replace Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and represent Southwest Washington at the federal level. Read story

Patty Vezaldenos, owner of Patty Cakes in Cathlamet, sits in her caf? as she reflects on challenges she faced as a small-business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vezaldenos, who is a Republican, has only heard fleeting anecdotes about the 3rd District's congressional candidates: that Republican Joe Kent was once a registered Democrat in Portland, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat.

Rural communities in 3rd Congressional District say ‘we want to be heard’

Patty Vezaldenos, owner of Patty Cakes in Cathlamet, sits in her caf? as she reflects on challenges she faced as a small-business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vezaldenos, who is a Republican, has only heard fleeting anecdotes about the 3rd District's congressional candidates: that Republican Joe Kent was once a registered Democrat in Portland, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat.

September 28, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

There are little nooks in Washington that are easy to overlook to those who live outside of them. 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.

Watch 3rd District candidates Kent, Perez debate livevideo icon

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.

September 27, 2022, 5:58pm Clark County News Free

RV Inn Style Resorts is hosting a livestreamed debate between 3rd Congressional District candidates Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The debate is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.  Read story

After watching a mock fight during an academy class at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, Washington on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Steve Woodward, left, a TAC officer with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, gives advice and instructions regarding improvements that can be made regarding how the recruits handled the situation. At center is recruit Chad Sommerfield, with the Everett Police Department, second from right is recruit Ryan Rich and at far right is recruit Seth Anderson, both with the Vancouver Police Department. (Ellen M.

Vancouver City Council backs state’s plan to add regional police academies

After watching a mock fight during an academy class at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, Washington on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Steve Woodward, left, a TAC officer with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, gives advice and instructions regarding improvements that can be made regarding how the recruits handled the situation. At center is recruit Chad Sommerfield, with the Everett Police Department, second from right is recruit Ryan Rich and at far right is recruit Seth Anderson, both with the Vancouver Police Department. (Ellen M.

September 27, 2022, 5:44pm Clark County News

Vancouver has joined other Southwest Washington municipalities to advocate for a training facility that may ease strain felt by law enforcement agencies across Washington. Read story

Camas City Hall.

Camas council winnows choices for vacant seat

Camas City Hall.

September 25, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Camas City Council has selected six applicants to interview for the council’s Ward 1, Position 1 seat left vacant when Councilwoman Shannon Roberts unexpectedly resigned on July 27. Read story

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Miles Terrace, 1503 Esther St., on Friday. The event included speakers and a tour of the new facility.

Vancouver to ask voters to renew Affordable Housing Fund

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Miles Terrace, 1503 Esther St., on Friday. The event included speakers and a tour of the new facility.

September 20, 2022, 4:42pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver will ask voters in 2023 to renew the Affordable Housing Fund, its largest community resource addressing low-income housing, before it expires that same year. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver seeks staff help to refine its climate strategies

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

September 20, 2022, 2:59pm Clark County News

After months of consuming detailed analyses exploring leading-edge climate strategies, the Vancouver City Council is hoping to see a plan come back for an adoption vote. Read story

Shannon Roberts resigned from council in July.

9 apply to fill vacant Camas City Council seat

Shannon Roberts resigned from council in July.

September 18, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Camas City Council will consider nine applicants hoping to fill the Ward 1, Position 1 council seat left vacant this summer, after the surprise resignation of Shannon Roberts from the seat in July. 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.

3rd District candidates Perez, Kent to face off in Vancouver

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.

September 16, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Candidates Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, are set to face off in a mid-October debate to argue why they are the best option to replace long-term incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress. Read story

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

Clark County’s League of Women Voters planning series of candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Candidates in multiple Clark County races are scheduled to participate in public forums leading up to the November general election. Read story