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A truck joins other traffic crossing the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on I-5 on Jan. 7, 2020.

$1 billion for Interstate Bridge Replacement Project included in transportation package

A truck joins other traffic crossing the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on I-5 on Jan. 7, 2020.

February 8, 2022, 7:37pm Clark County News

Clark County could get a slice of the $16 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package announced by state House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday. Read story

A voter swings by the Fisher's Landing ballot drop-off box on in February 2022.

Special election ballots due today in Clark County

A voter swings by the Fisher's Landing ballot drop-off box on in February 2022.

February 8, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Clark County voters have one last day to get their ballots in for the Feb. 8 Special Election. All ballots, including replacement ballots, must be dropped off in one of the 22 permanent ballot drop boxes no later than 8 p.m. today. Read story

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

Vancouver awards contract for 2nd Safe Stay Community to Living Hope Church

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

February 7, 2022, 7:58pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a contract with Living Hope Church to operate the city’s second Safe Stay Community. Read story

The Clark County Council meet Jan. 18.

Voting district map close to completion

The Clark County Council meet Jan. 18.

February 5, 2022, 2:35pm Clark County News

On Monday, Clark County residents will get a final look at the proposed voting district map before it heads to the county council for review and approval. The county redistricting committee will hold a virtual public meeting starting at 6 p.m. Monday. Read story

Ballot inspectors perform a manual count of 600 ballots to ensure election integrity at the Clark County Elections Office on Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2021.

Clark County special election ballots trickling in

Ballot inspectors perform a manual count of 600 ballots to ensure election integrity at the Clark County Elections Office on Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2021.

February 5, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Just a few days remain for voters in Clark County to cast their ballots in next week’s special election. Read story

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Washington Senate doubles number of senators allowed on floor

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

February 4, 2022, 9:44am Clark County Politics

As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the Washington Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor from 15 to 30 starting Monday. Read story

County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a County Council meeting on Wednesday April 3, 2019.

Clark County Council Chair Quiring O’Brien resigns effective March 1

County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a County Council meeting on Wednesday April 3, 2019.

February 2, 2022, 10:12am Clark County News

Eileen Quiring O’Brien announced Wednesday she is stepping down as chair of the Clark County Council. Quiring O’Brien said she will remain on the council as the District 5 representative until March 1. Councilor Karen Bowerman was elected by the board to take the role as chair until the end… Read story

A pedestrian strolls past an abandoned recreational vehicle along Vancouver's Waterfront Renaissance Trail on Tuesday. Derelict vehicles on public property remain a difficult obstacle for towing companies to remove because of their high impound and disposal fee.

Abandoned RVs challenge Vancouver

A pedestrian strolls past an abandoned recreational vehicle along Vancouver's Waterfront Renaissance Trail on Tuesday. Derelict vehicles on public property remain a difficult obstacle for towing companies to remove because of their high impound and disposal fee.

February 2, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The Waterfront Renaissance Trail provides a beautiful view of Oregon’s shore across the Columbia River’s gentle ripples, yet some say an abandoned recreational vehicle obstructs the serenity the scene is meant to provide. Read story

The Clark County Elections Office to perform manual count Feb. 9

February 2, 2022, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark County Elections Office will perform a hand count of about 600 randomly selected ballots to compare against machine results beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 9. Read story

County Councilor Karen Bowerman voted against a proposed ordinance to ban mask and vaccine mandates during the council's Tuesday meeting.

Clark County council rejects mini-initiative with 4-1 votevideo icon

County Councilor Karen Bowerman voted against a proposed ordinance to ban mask and vaccine mandates during the council's Tuesday meeting.

February 1, 2022, 10:43pm Clark County News

After listening to more than two hours of public comment, the Clark County Council voted 4-1 to reject a mini-initiative calling for an ordinance to ban discriminatory mandates — specifically mask and vaccine mandates — at its meeting Tuesday evening. Council Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien was the sole vote in… Read story