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Clark County Politics

New GOP contender — a Camas city councilor — complicates Republican attempt to win back WA congressional seat

September 26, 2023, 7:43am Clark County Politics FreeUpdated 10 hours ago

Republicans are desperate to recapture the southwest Washington congressional seat they lost in 2022. But first they must settle who will carry the GOP torch into battle against Democratic U.S.… Read story

Perez, White House adviser laud $4.1M federal grant for Vancouver barge company

September 25, 2023, 7:28pm Business Updated 9 hours ago

Mitch Landrieu can give a speech. In his political tenure, he has served as the mayor of New Orleans, lieutenant governor of Louisiana, and currently serves as senior adviser to… Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks to the crowd while joined by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the Port of Camas Washougal on Friday morning, July 7, 2023.

Northwest lawmakers weigh in as House GOP infighting raises government shutdown risk

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks to the crowd while joined by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the Port of Camas Washougal on Friday morning, July 7, 2023.

September 21, 2023, 7:38am Clark County Politics

As House Republicans struggled to overcome internal divisions and pass a short-term spending bill, Northwest lawmakers from both parties on Wednesday said a government shutdown appeared increasingly likely. Read story

Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS

Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

September 19, 2023, 5:46pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to create a treatment system for toxic chemicals in the city’s water supply. Read story

Clark County officials to test ballot accuracy Wednesday

September 5, 2023, 6:30pm Clark County News Free

Clark County election officials will perform a logic and accuracy test at 2 p.m. Wednesday in preparation for the Nov. 7 general election. Read story

Vancouver Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier (middle) with fellow Evergreen Public Schools teachers on the picket line. (Photo courtesy Rep.

One of the teachers on strike in Vancouver is Rep. Monica Stonier

Vancouver Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier (middle) with fellow Evergreen Public Schools teachers on the picket line. (Photo courtesy Rep.

August 31, 2023, 2:42pm Clark County News Free

It’s a familiar sight: a Democratic lawmaker walks a picket line, champions labor rights and meets with workers on strike. Read story

Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

Vancouver Fire Department reports record-breaking number of calls in 2022, hiring successes

Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

August 29, 2023, 7:05pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver Fire Department has been busy fighting both fires and staff vacancies, with a record-breaking number of calls in 2022 forcing the department to ramp up hiring efforts. Read story

Incarcerated people at Larch Corrections Center line up outside the prison's mess hall to watch an Asian Pacific Islander event put on by fellow inmates in 2013.

Clark County’s state lawmakers fight to save Larch Corrections Center

Incarcerated people at Larch Corrections Center line up outside the prison's mess hall to watch an Asian Pacific Islander event put on by fellow inmates in 2013.

August 25, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Local efforts to keep Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt open have drawn the support of state lawmakers. Read story

The Vancouver City Council is voting on several changes to rules for dog kennels and shelters in the area, specifically allowing inclusion of dog day care activities, establishing a maximum cap of 175 dogs and prohibiting breeding.

Vancouver City Council updates code to allow dog day care

The Vancouver City Council is voting on several changes to rules for dog kennels and shelters in the area, specifically allowing inclusion of dog day care activities, establishing a maximum cap of 175 dogs and prohibiting breeding.

August 25, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Dog kennels and shelters in Vancouver can now function as dog day cares following a decision earlier this week from the Vancouver City Council, which made several changes to restrictions on dog care facilities. Read story

A temporary worker for the Clark County Elections Office cleans a voting space in 2020. The elections and auto licensing office at 1408 Franklin St.

Clark County Council OKs hearing on $8M in federal pandemic relief fund requests

A temporary worker for the Clark County Elections Office cleans a voting space in 2020. The elections and auto licensing office at 1408 Franklin St.

August 24, 2023, 6:09am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Clark County Council on Wednesday approved moving forward with a hearing on nearly $8 million in new requests for federal pandemic relief funds. In 2021, the county received nearly $95 million in federal relief funds as part of the $350 billion American Rescue Plan Act stimulus package. Read story