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Delicate blossoms frame the Interstate 5 Bridge as they brighten the Vancouver Waterfront on March 24. The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's locally preferred alternative is making rounds to local agencies before it can progress to the next project phase.

Vancouver City Council approves early I-5 Bridge plan

July 11, 2022, 7:29pm Business

The Vancouver City Council, Port of Vancouver and C-Tran voted Monday and Tuesday to approve the early draft of a plan to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Candidate Marie Perez, who has a degree in economics, said redeveloping the country's market power and investing in energy independence should be a priority among political leaders. She emphasized placing a greater social value on vocational work, as those careers are the backbone of the economy, while also providing workers with sustainable health care and other resources.

District 3 candidate Gluesenkamp Perez talks jobs, accessibility

July 11, 2022, 2:23pm Clark County News

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez made her case for flipping Washington’s 3rd Congressional District blue last weekend in Kelso. Read story

John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook will be on the Aug. 8 primary ballot as candidates for Clark County sheriff.

Horch, Reynolds, Shook outline their plans to lead Clark County Sheriff’s Office

July 10, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

There will soon be a new Clark County sheriff in town, and three candidates with nearly 100 years of law enforcement experience between them are vying for the position. Read story

Woodland City Hall (The Columbian files)

Woodland City Council moves ahead on sales tax plan

July 9, 2022, 2:13pm Clark County News

After years of voters rejecting a sales tax to cover city roadwork, Woodland is using a new state law to enact a tax directly. Read story

The Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

New Washington laws: New rules take effect on guns to pickleball to license fees

July 6, 2022, 10:38am Clark County Politics

Changes to gun regulations, new transportation fees and a new state sport are all among the changes Washington residents may soon see. Read story

Clark County Council members, from left, Temple Lentz, Gary Medvigy and Richard Rylander Jr., attend the hearing on an interim land-use ordinance in person July 5, 2022.

Clark County Council OKs interim ordinance easing rules on space for recreation, landscaping

July 5, 2022, 6:18pm Business

The Clark County Council on Tuesday passed an interim ordinance that would allow developers to set aside less space in multifamily projects for outdoor recreation or landscaping, possibly freeing up space to build more housing units. Read story

Herrera Beutler endorsed by Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs

June 30, 2022, 3:46pm Clark County News

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has secured the endorsement of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs for her campaign to continue representing the 3rd Congressional District. Read story

Former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, makes remarks during a Memorial Day Observance event at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in 2022.

Herrera Beutler helps land funding for Columbia and Cowlitz River projects

June 30, 2022, 8:18am Clark County Politics

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, advanced federal funding for two major river infrastructure projects affecting Cowlitz County. Read story

Clark County Councilors Gary Medvigy, left, and Richard Rylander work during a meeting at the Clark County Public Service Center on May 3.

Proposed Clark County Council resolution: No light rail without vote

June 29, 2022, 5:44pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council is considering a resolution that supports an Interstate 5 replacement bridge but also “opposes every light rail project in Clark County unless it is first supported by a majority of the voters in a countywide advisory vote of the people.” Read story