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FILE - In this Monday, April 13, 2020, file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee has repeatedly said he will rely on scientific models and input from state health officials to determine when stay-at-home orders can be relaxed, despite growing calls for them to be ended, including a protest that drew about 2,500 to the state Capitol. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Inslee dismisses talk of a Biden Cabinet seat, but speculation continues

November 12, 2020, 9:03am Election

Gov. Jay Inslee just won reelection to a third term, but speculation is swirling about whether he'll be offered a top position in the administration of Joe Biden. Read story

About 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a "Stop the Steal" rally in support of President Donald Trump in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park.

Vancouver ‘Stop the Steal’ rally organized by Joey Gibson alleges election stolen from Trump

November 7, 2020, 7:49pm Clark County News

About 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a “Stop the Steal” rally in support of President Donald Trump in downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park. Read story

Karen Bowerman, left, won the race for the Clark County Council District 3 seat; Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, has been reelected to her 17th District House seat.

Kraft reelected in 17th District; Bowerman wins Clark County Council race

November 6, 2020, 7:08pm Clark County News

Republican Rep. Vicki Kraft has clinched the race against Democratic challenger Tanisha Harris for Washington’s 17th Legislative District House seat, while Republican Karen Bowerman secured a victory in the Clark County Council District 3 race. Read story

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks at the The Queen theater Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

November 6, 2020, 4:20pm Election

WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency Friday night after he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in critical battleground states. Read story

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Biden-Trump counting presses ahead 2 days after Election Day

November 5, 2020, 8:30pm Election

WASHINGTON — Election officials in key battlegrounds pressed forward Thursday with presidential vote counting as Democrat Joe Biden urged patience and President Donald Trump pursued legal options, insisting the processing of ballots should be stopped. Read story

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, speaks to a crowd gathered in front of the Clark County Courthouse to protest Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's extension of coronavirus stay-at-home order in Vancouver in May.

Kraft takes slight lead over Harris in 17th District race

November 5, 2020, 7:17pm Clark County News

Republican Rep. Vicki Kraft has inched ahead of Democrat Tanisha Harris in the race for the 17th Legislative District House seat. Read story

Karen Bowerman, left, and Jesse James are candidates for the Clark County Council District 3 race.

Bowerman pulls ahead of James in Clark County Council race

November 5, 2020, 6:59pm Clark County News

Karen Bowerman has pulled ahead in the Clark County Council District 3 race. Read story

Wyman set to win third term as secretary of state as Washington continues to count ballots

November 5, 2020, 8:58am Election

Nov. 5—OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman was set to win her third term Wednesday as she extended her lead over Democratic challenger Rep. Gael Tarleton of Seattle. Read story

Democrat Daniel Smith, left, is challenging Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for the 17th Legislative District state Senate seat.

Wilson lead in 17th District Senate race grows

November 4, 2020, 7:27pm Clark County News

Sen. Lynda Wilson appears to have retained her seat in Clark County’s 17th Legislative District, according to a second batch of election returns released Wednesday evening. The Vicki Kraft-Tanisha Harris House race in that district and a contest for Clark County Council District 3, both of which were already narrow,… Read story