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Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, announced Friday she will not seek re-election to the state Senate.

Republican Sen. Ann Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, announced Friday she will not seek re-election to the state Senate.

April 5, 2024, 12:18pm Clark County News

Republican State Sen. Ann Rivers announced Friday she will not seek reelection to the state Senate. Read story

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks. Now, Camas is poised to vote on further restricting fireworks sales days and discharge times.

Camas officials debate changing rules on discharge of fireworks

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks. Now, Camas is poised to vote on further restricting fireworks sales days and discharge times.

April 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Camas officials this week resumed a yearslong debate over how the city should tackle the sale and discharge of personal fireworks. Read story

Ballots for special election in mail Friday

April 3, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County will mail ballots for the April 23 special election Friday. Ballots will go to registered voters residing within the city of Camas or Ridgefield School District. Read story

Brad Benton, Candidate for state Senate, Contributed photo (Contributed photo)

Republican Brad Benton cites personal freedoms, taxes in run for Washington’s 18th District Senate seat

Brad Benton, Candidate for state Senate, Contributed photo (Contributed photo)

March 28, 2024, 7:15pm Clark County News

Clark County native Brad Benton announced Wednesday he’s running as a Republican for Washington’s 18th District Senate seat currently held by Republican Ann Rivers. Read story

Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, joins fellow lawmakers as she speaks to the crowd during the 2024 Legislative Review at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Wednesday morning.

2024 Legislative Review: Southwest Washington lawmakers tout session’s successes

Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, joins fellow lawmakers as she speaks to the crowd during the 2024 Legislative Review at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Wednesday morning.

March 20, 2024, 7:25pm Business

Southwest Washington lawmakers gathered Wednesday morning at the Hilton Vancouver Washington to discuss the recent legislative session and its implications for the business community. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses more than 100 community members gathered for the 2024 State of the City at the Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, only the second in-person address since the COVID-19 pandemic.

State of the City: McEnerny-Ogle says Vancouver is a city ‘built on change’video icon

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses more than 100 community members gathered for the 2024 State of the City at the Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, only the second in-person address since the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 19, 2024, 2:33pm Clark County News

Vancouver is evolving from a sleepy suburb to an urban destination, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said in her State of the City address Monday night. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, left, helps a voter drop off their ballot at the box in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday morning. &ldquo;A cynic once described Washington&rsquo;s presidential primary as a state-funded voter identification project for the two major political parties,&rdquo; he said.

Republicans and Democrats alike in Clark County are shifting political affiliations

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, left, helps a voter drop off their ballot at the box in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday morning. &ldquo;A cynic once described Washington&rsquo;s presidential primary as a state-funded voter identification project for the two major political parties,&rdquo; he said.

March 16, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

The sound of shuffling ballots filled the Clark County Elections Office as workers prepared to tabulate results from Tuesday’s presidential primary. Auditor Greg Kimsey, steaming jug of coffee in hand, reflected on the way this election — in which voters had to declare a party affiliation to have their ballot… Read story

Clark County votes for Biden, Trump in primary

March 14, 2024, 5:57am Clark County News

No surprise: President Joe Biden won the Democratic Party primary in both Clark County and Washington, while former President Donald Trump won among Republicans. Read story

A bill strengthening peer support counseling for first responders passed the state legislature last week and has advanced to the governor's desk. The bill particularly seeks to bolster confidentiality protections, following a Clark County Superior Court ruling that found officers who sought group counseling following Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota's slaying could be deposed about the counseling session. This screenshot from video provided by the Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team shows members of law enforcement at the scene after the the shooting.

Bill that protects peer support counseling for first responders heads to Gov. Inslee

A bill strengthening peer support counseling for first responders passed the state legislature last week and has advanced to the governor's desk. The bill particularly seeks to bolster confidentiality protections, following a Clark County Superior Court ruling that found officers who sought group counseling following Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota's slaying could be deposed about the counseling session. This screenshot from video provided by the Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team shows members of law enforcement at the scene after the the shooting.

March 13, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

A bill that aims to expand and strengthen peer support counseling services for first responders is on the governor’s desk after passing the Legislature on March 1. Read story

FILE - This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, Jan. 19, 2024.

Few surprises in presidential primary: Biden, Trump win Clark County and Washington

FILE - This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, Jan. 19, 2024.

March 12, 2024, 8:55pm Clark County News

No surprise: President Joe Biden won the Democratic Party primary in both Clark County and Washington, while former President Donald Trump won among Republicans. Read story