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Kimsey, Stuart propose reorganized Clark County government (with video)

Snohomish County model would work best, officials say

Two Clark County officials behind a "Team ClarkForward" movement revealed their plan today, suggesting a reorganized county government based closely on Snohomish County.

Clark County budget director latest to depart

He is fourth top official to announce plans to leave in past two months

Jim Dickman accepts job with Pierce County

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Home Opener: Hops are Hillsboro's team now (with video)

Might-have-beens fly as Clark County's pass on Class-A baseball deal becomes tangible

HILLSBORO, Ore. — When Hillsboro Hops third baseman Jordan Parr ripped a skyward blast out to left field in the second inning of the Hops' home opener, most of the sell-out crowd in attendance rose to their feet.

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Clark County commissioners lean toward nonpartisan freeholders

After a half-hour's worth of considering different ways to hold a freeholder election this year, Clark County Commissioner Tom Mielke said at a Wednesday meeting that the board appears to have gone "back to Plan A."

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Clark County waives fees; jobs may develop

Commissioners pledge to track employment, services that lose funding

Consider the floodgates open. In another political victory for Clark County Commissioner David Madore, his plan to eliminate all traffic impact and permit fees for nonresidential development was approved Tuesday by a 2-1 vote of commissioners.

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Freeholder election on county commissioners' agenda

Decision part of home rule charter process

Clark County commissioners have a final choice to make on a freeholder election before the matter heads to voters and a home rule charter process begins.

Sheriff's veteran announces candidacy

Retiree has taken time to think, is ready to return

The campaign for 2014 has begun.

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Smooth ride for I-5 closure

Bridge construction completed more than a day ahead of schedule

Bridge girder placement complete, Washington State Department of Transportation has reopened Interstate 5 more than a day earlier than expected.

Coffee stand robber used knife, remains at large

A robber used a small folding knife to hold up the "Twin Perks" coffee stand at 4900 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. around 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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UPDATE: Traffic good, work "going smoothly" as closure of I-5 continues

Part of freeway shut down both ways for Salmon Creek project

Spokeswoman for WSDOT says there is a chance I-5 will reopen early

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