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An aerial view of the Washougal quarry near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The county has received 22 applications for surface mining zoning, which would significantly expand the county’s mining operations, similar to the Washougal quarry, if approved.

Clark County has 22 requests for new surface mines; 20 are from the same company

An aerial view of the Washougal quarry near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The county has received 22 applications for surface mining zoning, which would significantly expand the county’s mining operations, similar to the Washougal quarry, if approved.

October 28, 2024, 12:09pm Business

The number of surface mining operations in Clark County could significantly increase in the coming years. The county received 22 requests, all but two from the same company, for surface mining zoning in northern and eastern rural areas of the county. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey opens a box containing archives of voter registration forms at the Clark County Elections Office. Kimsey’s office handles paperwork for voter registration, which is now becoming increasingly political.

Three people have filed most of the more than 100 voter challenges in Clark County in 2023 and 2024

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey opens a box containing archives of voter registration forms at the Clark County Elections Office. Kimsey’s office handles paperwork for voter registration, which is now becoming increasingly political.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

The 2022 and 2024 voter-registration challenges for 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley have been in the spotlight in recent months, but it’s certainly not the only voter-registration challenge the county has received. Read story

Clark County’s drive-thru window opens for tax payments

October 25, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Treasurer’s Office is reopening the drive-thru tax payment window for the last two days of October. The drive-thru window in the Public Service Center’s east parking structure, 1300 Franklin St., in Vancouver, will open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday only. Treasurer Alishia Topper… Read story

Clark Conservation District offers funding for sewage repairs

October 24, 2024, 2:33pm Clark County News

The Clark Conservation District is now offering reimbursements to eligible residents for major and minor repairs to on-site sewage systems through the Poop Smart Clark Septic Reimbursement Program. Read story

A complaint has been filed against Chuck Keplar, who is running for Clark County Council, for allegedly failing to disclose payments in excess for $12,000 to the Public Disclosure Commission.

Complaint against Clark County Council candidate Keplar claims he failed to report payments in earlier campaign

A complaint has been filed against Chuck Keplar, who is running for Clark County Council, for allegedly failing to disclose payments in excess for $12,000 to the Public Disclosure Commission.

October 23, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

A complaint filed with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission claims Clark County Council candidate Chuck Keplar violated state campaign finance rules when he failed to disclose earnings he received while running for an Evergreen Public Schools board seat in 2023. Read story

Despite the urging of dozens of residents, the Clark County Council voted Tuesday not to repeal the Chelatchie Bluff surface mining zoning the council previously approved.

Clark County Council votes to keep zoning ordinance allowing surface mining in Chelatchie Bluff area

Despite the urging of dozens of residents, the Clark County Council voted Tuesday not to repeal the Chelatchie Bluff surface mining zoning the council previously approved.

October 22, 2024, 5:24pm Business

Special zoning that allows surface mining in the Chelatchie Bluff area will stay in effect, at least for now. On Tuesday, the Clark County Council voted 3-2 against repealing the ordinance that approved the zoning overlay, despite opposition from dozens of residents attending the meeting. Read story

One of the charter amendments on the November ballot would raise the salary range for the Clark County sheriff, currently John Horch.

Charter amendments would raise Clark County sheriff’s salary, change redistricting, initiatives processes

One of the charter amendments on the November ballot would raise the salary range for the Clark County sheriff, currently John Horch.

October 21, 2024, 11:05am Clark County News

Clark County voters will decide on three charter amendments in the Nov. 5 election. Read story

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The former La Center police station now serves as a satellite office for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The city now has a formal contract in place with the sheriff’s office, which will provide full-time police services.

There’s a new sheriff in town: La Center contracts with Clark County for police services

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The former La Center police station now serves as a satellite office for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The city now has a formal contract in place with the sheriff’s office, which will provide full-time police services.

October 17, 2024, 4:38pm Clark County News

After more than a year of negotiations, the city of La Center has a formal contract for full-time police services with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Lacamas park trail closed for repairs

October 17, 2024, 1:51pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Works has begun making repairs to the Lacamas Regional Park footbridge located on the trail to the lower falls. The trail, which was closed after an inspection last winter found major structural issues compromising the safety of the footbridge, will remain closed until the repairs are completed. Read story

Celebrate new mural at Dakota dog park inVancouver

October 17, 2024, 1:46pm Clark County News

DogPaw Off Leash Parks invites the public to a Nov. 2 celebration of the completion of a new mural at Dakota Memorial Dog Park. The event starts a noon at the dog park, which is within Pacific Community Park on Northeast 172nd Avenue. Read story