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Western tradition: Cowboy hats are now an option for Clark County sheriff’s deputies

July 24, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Clark County sheriff’s deputies can now sport Western flair while wrangling justice. Read story

Levi Kitchen riding momentum into Washougal National pro motocross race

July 19, 2024, 5:34pm Clark County Sports

For Levi Kitchen, the Washougal National could not have come at a better time. The pro motocross rider, who grew up racing at Washougal Motocross, returns to his home track… Read story

In Our View: Zingale or Johnson for 18th District Position 2

July 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials

Residents in the 18th Legislative District deserve lawmakers who focus on many issues at once and act with transparency and trustworthiness. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Democrat John Zingale or Republican Philip Johnson for state representative, Position 2. Read story

In Our View: Cheney or Cortes for 18th District Senate seat

July 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials

Republican Greg Cheney and Democrat Adrian Cortes have differing political viewpoints, but they clearly are the best choices in the race for state senator from the 18th Legislative District. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Cheney or Cortes in the Aug. 6 primary. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates James Oneil, from left, Christopher Thobaben and Sherry Erickson meet with members of The Columbian’s Editorial Board. The three candidates are vying to succeed Jim Malinowski, who is retiring from the board.

Clark Public Utilities candidates talk about nuclear power, metering, broadband

July 16, 2024, 6:06am Business

Three Vancouverites are in the running for a six-year term on the Clark Public Utilities board, with a primary election set for Aug. 6. Read story

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

After apparent assassination attempt, Trump says he was shot in the ear but is fine

July 13, 2024, 4:38pm Latest News

Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally and said afterward that he was shot in the ear. The barrage of gunfire set off panic among thousands of attendees and a dramatic scene in which a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and… Read story

5 candidates vie to replace Medvigy on Clark County Council

Candidates for Clark County Council District 4 position in the August primary are: (clockwise from top left) Matt Cutile, Dorothy Gasque, Matt Little, Joe Zimmerman and Shannon Roberts.

What do a farmer, a nonprofit director, a data engineer, a former city councilor and a real estate agent have in common? Each wants to be the next Clark County councilor representing District 4, which covers the southeast part of the county. Candidates Shannon Roberts, Joe Zimmerman, Matt Little, Dorothy… Read story

Battle Ground band director tapped as Portland Rose Festival grand marshal

Battle Ground music director Greg McKelvey walks down the main hallway of Battle Ground High School to applause Wednesday during a ceremony at Battle Ground High School. McKelvey, who is retiring at the end of this school year, has been named grand marshal of the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.

Delegates from the Portland Rose Festival paid a surprise visit to Clark County on Wednesday morning to announce longtime Battle Ground High School band director Greg McKelvey as the 2024 Grand Floral Parade grand marshal. Read story