Clark County Politics

Attorneys Angus Lee, clockwise from top left, and Amanda Migchelbrink join John Ley as they appear remotely at the Clark County Courthouse on Friday afternoon. Ley made an appearance during a hearing for voter fraud charges.

John Ley’s felony voter fraud trial moved to Feb. 24

October 11, 2024, 4:29pm Clark County News

The outcome of 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley’s criminal trial, scheduled for Oct. 21, might have swayed voters before the Nov. 5 general election, but that trial date has been moved to Feb. 24. Read story

Political campaign signs are seen along state Highway 14 on Thursday morning. Legislative candidates in Clark County are reporting rampant vandalism and theft of campaign signs. “This issue is much worse than what I experienced during my last campaign in 2022,” said 17th Legislative District House Position 2 candidate Terri Niles, a Democrat.

Can you get arrested for taking down a campaign sign from someone’s yard? What WA law says

October 11, 2024, 7:41am Clark County Politics

The 2024 general election is less than a month away, which means we’re reaching the peak of campaign season. By now, you’ve probably seen at least a few yard signs endorsing someone’s preferred candidate, and even more will likely pop up as the election approaches. Read story

Republican incumbent Rep. Stephanie McClintock, faces a formidable Democrat challenger in Deken Letinich for the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat.

Candidates vying for the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat have different ideas about how to serve district

October 11, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

The candidates for the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat agree that homelessness and education funding are two of the biggest issues facing the district. But Republican Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Democratic challenger Deken Letinich have different ideas about how to address those challenges. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge is pictured as seen from downtown Vancouver on Sept. 20. U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, hosted a Wednesday roundtable with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, at the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s downtown Vancouver office.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says proposed tolls for I-5 Bridge should be reduced or eliminated

October 10, 2024, 5:16pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez held firm that tolling proposals should be reduced or eliminated on a planned replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge at a Wednesday roundtable. Read story

Republican legislative candidate John Ley of Clark County takes a look at the Interstate 5 Bridge in August. He opposes light rail and tolls, and wants to see a third bridge constructed instead that bypasses Portland and Vancouver’s urban centers. “My signature issue, if you will, is the Interstate Bridge Replacement project,” he said.

John Ley’s voter registration challenge dismissed; he can run for the Legislature using Hazel Dell address

October 10, 2024, 1:20pm Clark County News

John Ley, Republican candidate for state representative in the 18th Legislative District, can continue to run for office based on his voter registration using a Hazel Dell address. Read story

Transportation continues to be main source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver

Transportation continues to be the main source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver, according to a report recently released by the city.

October 8, 2024, 5:39pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Transportation and travel are responsible for half of Vancouver’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the city’s recently released greenhouse gas inventory. The city undertook the assessment as part of its plan to become carbon neutral by 2040. Read story

Gluesenkamp Perez and Kent spar as poll shows rematch is a dead heat

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, from left, debates the issues with challenger Joe Kent at KATU studios in Portland on Monday night, Oct. 7, 2024.

October 8, 2024, 3:17pm Clark County News Free

Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent’s contrasting personalities and policies came into sharper focus during a debate Monday as a new poll showed their race to represent southwest Washington in Congress in a dead heat. Read story

Proposed Vancouver budget includes 5 new taxes and job cuts as city faces $43 million deficit

A view of Main Street in downtown Vancouver. New taxes proposed to balance the city's budget include a tax on parking and one on admissions or movie tickets.

To close a projected $43 million budget deficit, outgoing Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes’ recommended 2025-2026 budget proposes five new taxes, including on movie tickets and parking, as well as cutting the equivalent of nine full-time jobs. Read story