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Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, speaks Sunday in opposition to an initiative that would allow the state to use hiring and recruitment goals, but not quotas, to bring minority candidates into state jobs, education and contracting in Olympia.

State Rep. Vick will not seek reelection

Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, speaks Sunday in opposition to an initiative that would allow the state to use hiring and recruitment goals, but not quotas, to bring minority candidates into state jobs, education and contracting in Olympia.

April 14, 2022, 5:02pm Clark County News

The work of state Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, was praised by fellow lawmakers after he announced Wednesday he won’t be running for reelection in November. Read story

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, joins officials and members of the media as she tours the Interstate Bridge Wednesday. The Democrat discussed federal infrastructure funding opportunities that could help fund a replacement bridge, which would be instrumental in boosting regional economies while relieving congestion.

Cantwell: I-5 Bridge project poised for federal aid

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, joins officials and members of the media as she tours the Interstate Bridge Wednesday. The Democrat discussed federal infrastructure funding opportunities that could help fund a replacement bridge, which would be instrumental in boosting regional economies while relieving congestion.

April 13, 2022, 5:53pm Clark County News

The multiyear project addressing the Interstate 5 Bridge’s old bones may receive much-needed federal funding once stakeholders come to an agreement on its design and operations. Read story

The Clark County Council met April 6.

Clark County Council district map in limbo amid criticism

The Clark County Council met April 6.

April 13, 2022, 4:38pm Clark County News

Clark County voters, candidate hopefuls and elections staff and officials hoping to finally have a new voting district map approved by the county council will have to wait a little longer. Read story

Dr. Erin Berry, Washington State Medical Director for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands, holds a folder as she listens at a news conference announcing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Title X "gag rule" Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Seattle. The rule issued last Friday would impact federal funding for reproductive health care and family planning services.

Washington Planned Parenthood clinics prepare for surge as other states restrict abortion

Dr. Erin Berry, Washington State Medical Director for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands, holds a folder as she listens at a news conference announcing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Title X "gag rule" Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Seattle. The rule issued last Friday would impact federal funding for reproductive health care and family planning services.

April 11, 2022, 8:18am Clark County Politics

Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington and Oregon are preparing for a potential surge in patients seeking abortions and reproductive care, as the end of Roe v. Wade looms and Republican-led states push to restrict or ban abortion. Read story

Local residents gather outside the home of Dean Hergesheimer, center, to discuss the possibility of a road connecting Northeast 174th and Northeast 179th streets.

Planned 179th Street projects have residents worried about future growth

Local residents gather outside the home of Dean Hergesheimer, center, to discuss the possibility of a road connecting Northeast 174th and Northeast 179th streets.

April 10, 2022, 6:05am Business

When Clark County Public Works announced in February it was moving forward with plans for a two-mile road project along Northeast 179th Street east of Interstate 5, residents living south of one of the main intersections in the project were stunned. Read story

Thanks to House Bill 1664, over three years, the state-funded numbers of positions for nurses, social workers, psychologists and counselors who work with students is set to slowly increase.

Washington’s new education bills highlight digital infrastructure, student health

Thanks to House Bill 1664, over three years, the state-funded numbers of positions for nurses, social workers, psychologists and counselors who work with students is set to slowly increase.

April 10, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

With the 60-day whirlwind of 2022’s legislative session completed, it’s time to consider what’s to come for education in Washington. Read story

Clark County appoints Haney to lead Public Works

April 9, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Politics

Clark County Public Works’ new director is a familiar face to county staffers. On Friday, County Manager Kathleen Otto announced interim director and finance manager Eva Haney has been appointed to the position. Read story

The Clark County Council met April 6.

Clark County Council sets public review for map keeping councilors in districts

The Clark County Council met April 6.

April 6, 2022, 5:29pm Clark County News

Clark County voters will have their first chance to weigh in on a new council district map during a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. April 13. The Clark County Council on Wednesday voted 3-1 to put the map, called Council Alternative 1, out for public review. Read story

The Clark County Council met in early April to discuss the Code of Ethics.

Clark County Council OKs ethics code of conduct, review and oversight office

The Clark County Council met in early April to discuss the Code of Ethics.

April 5, 2022, 6:06pm Clark County News

Ethics complaints filed against a Clark County staff member or elected official finally have a place to go instead of sitting in limbo or waiting for the county council to review. On Tuesday, the county council unanimously approved an ordinance creating a code of ethical conduct, ethics review commission and… Read story

Washington allows campaign funds to cover child care

April 5, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

With the stroke of a pen, Washington became the 16th state in the nation to allow candidates to use campaign funds to cover child care costs. Read story