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Mike Westby, CEO of Westby Associates, left, shares an elbow bump with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray as she tours Family Solutions, a Vancouver mental health agency, on Wednesday morning.

Mental health matters, Sen. Patty Murray says during tour of Family Solutions nonprofit

Mike Westby, CEO of Westby Associates, left, shares an elbow bump with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray as she tours Family Solutions, a Vancouver mental health agency, on Wednesday morning.

June 1, 2022, 5:42pm Clark County Health

Local providers may see an increase of crucial funding to address youth mental health and substance use disorders. Read story

The Clark County Council is considering options for expanding public access to the 78th Street Heritage Farm, which is home to WSU Clark County Extension.

Clark County Council hears hazy future of 78th Street Heritage Farm

The Clark County Council is considering options for expanding public access to the 78th Street Heritage Farm, which is home to WSU Clark County Extension.

June 1, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Finding a way to make Clark County’s 78th Street Heritage Farm financially solvent while increasing public access remains elusive. Read story

John Ley (The Columbian files)

Registration challenge claims John Ley not eligible to run for 18th District

John Ley (The Columbian files)

May 27, 2022, 3:52pm Clark County News

Campaign season for the 2022 election is barely underway, but the Clark County Auditor’s Office has already received a challenge to one candidate’s bid for office. Read story

Superior Court Judge David Gregerson hears arguments on a lawsuit against Clark County over a redistricting map approved by the county council.

Clark County can adopt controversial new C2 voting district map, judge rules

Superior Court Judge David Gregerson hears arguments on a lawsuit against Clark County over a redistricting map approved by the county council.

May 26, 2022, 7:45pm Clark County News

Clark County Superior Court Judge David Gregerson on Thursday ruled the county had the legal authority to adopt a new voting district map after the deadline set by state law, making it likely this year’s Clark County Council election will proceed with the controversial map C2 preferred by Republicans. Read story

Clark County Council Chair Karen Bowerman during the May 25 council meeting (Screenshot from Webex)

Clark County Council OKs update to buildable lands model

Clark County Council Chair Karen Bowerman during the May 25 council meeting (Screenshot from Webex)

May 25, 2022, 6:27pm Clark County News

Clark County’s vacant buildable lands model is scheduled for a public hearing at 10 a.m. June 7. Prior to that hearing, Councilor Temple Lentz wants to see the model updated to better reflect how the county has developed and will allow for growth in the future. Read story

The Clark County Council held a special meeting Monday night with "the city councils" to talk about the proposed public safety tax, which would fund body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Cities question tax measure to fund Clark County Sheriff’s Office cameras

The Clark County Council held a special meeting Monday night with "the city councils" to talk about the proposed public safety tax, which would fund body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

May 24, 2022, 5:25pm Clark County News

City council members from Battle Ground, Ridgefield and Camas raised concerns about a public safety sales tax the county has placed on the August primary ballot during a special meeting Monday night with members of the Clark County Council. Read story

Herrera Beutler plans telephone town hall

May 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Southwest Washingtonians can share their thoughts on U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s work in Congress during her upcoming live telephone town hall scheduled for 5:30 p.m. June 1. Read story

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Filing week ends in Clark County with 523 candidates vying for 383 offices

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May 20, 2022, 6:33pm Clark County News

Friday’s final day of filing week saw a handful of candidates joining the 2022 election season and one candidate withdraw. Read story

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver announced Friday that he is stepping aside in the race for the 3rd Congressional District to support fellow Democrat Marie Perez.

Democrat Hennrich withdraws from 3rd Congressional District race

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver announced Friday that he is stepping aside in the race for the 3rd Congressional District to support fellow Democrat Marie Perez.

May 20, 2022, 5:01pm Clark County News

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver, a Democrat competing to replace U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress, announced Friday that he will withdraw from the race and endorse fellow Democrat Marie Perez. Read story

Clark County Council Gary Medvigy (The Columbian files)

Clark County Council mulls veterans home at Camp Bonneville

Clark County Council Gary Medvigy (The Columbian files)

May 20, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy would like to see a veterans home at Camp Bonneville. Medvigy raised the idea during the council’s May 18 meeting. Read story