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Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, foreground left, speaks to the crowd while Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, listens during a 2024 legislative outlook at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Friday.

Southwest Washington lawmakers say health care, worker shortage, public safety among priorities for upcoming legislative session

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, foreground left, speaks to the crowd while Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, listens during a 2024 legislative outlook at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Friday.

December 8, 2023, 7:23pm Clark County News

State lawmakers are ready to get to work and have been busily preparing their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which convenes Jan. 8. Democratic and Republican representatives from the state House and Senate discussed those priorities during a legislative outlook Friday morning hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of… Read story

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

Vancouver’s plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

December 7, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

A Tuesday meeting about proposed changes to McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver drew a crowd of about 40 with concerns about the project. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council approves 2024 budget after public hearings

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

December 6, 2023, 8:07pm Clark County News

Clark County could be facing a budget shortfall within just a few years, but for 2024, officials managed to balance the books. Read story

A screen shot from a Battle Ground City Council meeting on Nov. 20.

Battle Ground city council meeting livestream interrupted by pornography broadcast

A screen shot from a Battle Ground City Council meeting on Nov. 20.

December 5, 2023, 5:16pm Clark County News

Battle Ground residents tuning into the city council’s regular meeting Monday night got more than they bargained for when the YouTube livestream was suddenly interrupted by a graphic broadcast of pornography. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council OKs voting precinct changes, adding 3 new precincts and amending 11 others

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

December 1, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

When Clark County voters get their ballots for the February special election, 750 voters will find themselves in a new voting precinct. The Clark County Council unanimously approved proposed changes to the 2024 voting precinct boundaries after a public hearing Tuesday. Read story

Filing period opens for Feb. 6 special election in Clark County

November 30, 2023, 5:57am Clark County News

The Clark County Elections Office will begin taking candidate filings at 8 a.m. Dec. 11 for commissioner positions for Drainage District No. 2, Drainage Improvement District No. 5 and Diking Improvement District No. 14 that will be on the Feb. 6 special election ballot. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council begins process to address climate change with growth management plan update

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

November 29, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday took two incremental steps toward shaping the county’s response to climate change. Read story

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

November 28, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for an 18th Legislative District seat in 2022. Read story

Sen. Lynda Wilson, right, meets with constituents on Nov. 9 at Brewed Awakenings in northeast Vancouver. Wilson and State Rep. Paul Harris met with family members of children with intellectual/development disorders to hear their concerns for the next legislative session.

Clark County lawmakers keep busy year-round with committees, constituents, and in some cases, full-time jobs

Sen. Lynda Wilson, right, meets with constituents on Nov. 9 at Brewed Awakenings in northeast Vancouver. Wilson and State Rep. Paul Harris met with family members of children with intellectual/development disorders to hear their concerns for the next legislative session.

November 25, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

For Washington lawmakers, the work of an elected official doesn’t end when the legislative session does. Read story

Camas City Hall.

Camas City Council OKs 1% property tax and levy hikes for EMS, street preservation

Camas City Hall.

November 25, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Despite strong objections from Councilor Jennifer Senescu, the Camas City Council has approved taking the annual 1 percent property tax and emergency medical services tax levy increases allowed under state law. Read story