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Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., center, talk with Terry Snyder, who manages the city’s projects on the waterfront, during a tour of the Vancouver waterfront Wednesday morning.

Murray lauds Vancouver waterfront work

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., center, talk with Terry Snyder, who manages the city’s projects on the waterfront, during a tour of the Vancouver waterfront Wednesday morning.

August 8, 2018, 7:49pm Clark County News

It’s been eight years since Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., stepped foot on the Vancouver waterfront. Read story

Vancouver City Council, position 1 candidates Sarah Fox  and Laurie Lebowsky will advance to the general election in November.

Lebowsky to defend her seat against Fox

Vancouver City Council, position 1 candidates Sarah Fox  and Laurie Lebowsky will advance to the general election in November.

August 7, 2018, 10:17pm Clark County News

Appointed Vancouver City Councilor Laurie Lebowsky will advance to the general election and defend her seat against Sarah Fox, according to Tuesday’s election returns. Read story

The previous Vancouver Fire Station 2 was small and outdated.

Vancouver eyes selling old fire station sites

The previous Vancouver Fire Station 2 was small and outdated.

August 6, 2018, 8:41pm Clark County News

Now that Vancouver’s two new fire stations are up and running, the city has to decide what to do with the old buildings. Read story

Candidates for Vancouver City Council Position 1, clockwise from top left, Maureen McGoldrick, incumbent Laurie Lebowsky, Mary Elkins, Adam Shetler and Sarah Fox.

Vancouver City Council seat a math game

Candidates for Vancouver City Council Position 1, clockwise from top left, Maureen McGoldrick, incumbent Laurie Lebowsky, Mary Elkins, Adam Shetler and Sarah Fox.

August 5, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

Laurie Lebowsky took office only 174 days ago. But due to the unusual circumstances that led to her earning a seat on the dais, she’s now defending her position as a member of the Vancouver City Council. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during the grand opening ceremony of the West Vancouver Freight Access project on Tuesday. Inslee said Southwest Washington will continue to have a voice as Oregon considers tolling Interstate 5 and Interstate 205.

Inslee weighs in on 1-5, I-205 tolls proposed by Oregon

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during the grand opening ceremony of the West Vancouver Freight Access project on Tuesday. Inslee said Southwest Washington will continue to have a voice as Oregon considers tolling Interstate 5 and Interstate 205.

July 31, 2018, 4:33pm Clark County News

Since Oregon announced its intent to develop a tolling plan on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205, Gov. Jay Inslee has been relatively silent. He is silent no more. Read story

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Rep. Herrera Beutler part of ‘lower health care costs’ bill

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July 29, 2018, 7:35pm Clark County News

House Republicans were joined by several Democrats Thursday to approve two bills related to health care. Among the affirming votes was Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground. Read story

Vancouver City Council candidates Laurie Lebowsky, from left, Sarah Fox, Maureen McGoldrick, Mary Elkin, and Adam Shetler speak during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County at the Vancouver Community Library on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

Vancouver City Council hopefuls discuss housing

Vancouver City Council candidates Laurie Lebowsky, from left, Sarah Fox, Maureen McGoldrick, Mary Elkin, and Adam Shetler speak during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County at the Vancouver Community Library on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

July 19, 2018, 10:43pm Clark County News

For the first time this election season, all five Vancouver City Council candidates participated in a debate together. The candidates considered issues facing Vancouver at the League of Women Voters candidate forum Thursday evening. Read story

Operations Manager Tim Buck walks downstairs from the second floor offices at the Vancouver Operations Center. Most of the first floor, and all of the second floor of the building is only accessible by stairs and does not meet ADA standards.

Vancouver may move its operations center

Operations Manager Tim Buck walks downstairs from the second floor offices at the Vancouver Operations Center. Most of the first floor, and all of the second floor of the building is only accessible by stairs and does not meet ADA standards.

July 16, 2018, 8:03pm Clark County News

The new Vancouver Operations Center will not only be built from scratch, but be relocated outside of city limits. At least that’s the consensus that came out of a city council workshop Monday and the preference of Public Works Director Brian Carlson. Read story

Candidates for the Third Congressional District, clockwise from top left: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Carolyn Long, Dorothy Gasque, David McDevitt, Earl Bowerman filed campaign spend with the FEC. Martin Hash and Michael Cortney did not file.

Herrera Beutler still fundraising leader

Candidates for the Third Congressional District, clockwise from top left: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Carolyn Long, Dorothy Gasque, David McDevitt, Earl Bowerman filed campaign spend with the FEC. Martin Hash and Michael Cortney did not file.

July 16, 2018, 7:10pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, continues to lead in fundraising in the 3rd Congressional District race, but Democrat Carolyn Long raised substantial funds too — just $128,639 separated the two candidates during the latest reporting period. Read story

Developer asks officials to rescind agreement

July 16, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

A developer is asking city officials to rescind a decade-old agreement that he says has hamstrung his ability to build on land he owns off Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast Hearthwood Boulevard. Read story