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Clark County Council to mull allowing December fireworks sales

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December 16, 2021, 6:06am Clark County News

When the Clark County Council passed an emergency ban on fireworks sales and use in late June because of dry conditions and the risk of fires, it left many retailers high and dry. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers talks one-on-one with voters at Felida Park on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021.

Republican Sen. Ann Rivers reverses retirement plan

Sen. Ann Rivers talks one-on-one with voters at Felida Park on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021.

December 14, 2021, 3:39pm Clark County Politics

Washington Republican Sen. Ann Rivers said Tuesday she no longer plans to resign from the Legislature after the end of the next legislative session. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

Clark County redistricting committee fails to approve map with two-thirds majority

The Clark County Public Service Center.

December 14, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

The task of drawing the county’s new council district boundaries will be left to the Clark County Council. On Monday, the county redistricting committee voted 3-2 to approve proposed map B2. However, the county charter requires a two-thirds majority vote, or four votes, for the committee to adopt either of… Read story

Alexandra "Alex" Yost takes notes while Blaine Peterson talks during a 2018 meeting of the Washougal Citizens Advisory Committee, at Washougal City Hall.

Washougal City Councilor Alexandra Yost resigns

Alexandra "Alex" Yost takes notes while Blaine Peterson talks during a 2018 meeting of the Washougal Citizens Advisory Committee, at Washougal City Hall.

December 13, 2021, 3:09pm Clark County News

Washougal City Council member Alexandra “Alex” Yost has resigned from her position, effective immediately. Read story

Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center is home to the Ridgefield School District central office.

Ridgefield replacement bond on February ballot

Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center is home to the Ridgefield School District central office.

December 11, 2021, 5:55am Clark County News

The Ridgefield school board on Thursday unanimously approved a replacement bond to be placed on the February 2022 special election ballot. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

Additional changes to Clark County charter up to voters

The Clark County Public Service Center.

December 11, 2021, 5:50am Clark County News

Last month, voters approved six of the seven charter amendments placed on the general election ballot by the county’s Charter Review Commission. Riding high on that success, the commission now will send another six amendments to voters on the November 2022 ballot. Read story

‘Against’ statements sought for Clark County voters’ guide

December 11, 2021, 5:50am Clark County News

Each election, the Clark County Auditor’s Office provides an online and printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures. Read story

The Columbia River Gorge is seen from the Cape Horn lookout in February 2018.

Clark County to update Gorge plan despite planning commission objections

The Columbia River Gorge is seen from the Cape Horn lookout in February 2018.

December 10, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County will be making updates to its Columbia River Gorge management plan, despite objections from the county’s planning commission and a member of the county council. Read story

Kim Harless speaks during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Ballot recount: Kim Harless wins Vancouver City Council seat

Kim Harless speaks during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

December 8, 2021, 11:15am Clark County News

The unofficial results of ballot recounts released Wednesday indicate Kim D. Harless will serve as the next Vancouver city councilor and Teresa VanNatta will take a seat on the Hockinson School District board. Read story

Clark County Councilor Julie Olson and Council Chair Eileen Quiring O'Brien during a county council meeting in late 2019.

Clark County redistricting stalls as panel splits on maps

Clark County Councilor Julie Olson and Council Chair Eileen Quiring O'Brien during a county council meeting in late 2019.

December 8, 2021, 6:08am Clark County News

Clark County’s efforts to draw new boundaries for voting districts appears to have stalled yet again. While the county’s redistricting committee has put forward proposed maps that incorporate late-arriving Census numbers, the five-member bipartisan committee failed to agree on which map to approve. Read story