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Clark County Politics

Harless seeks reelection to Vancouver City Council

April 30, 2025, 12:54pm Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless is seeking reelection, the Vancouver native announced Wednesday. Read story

HP’s plans for 30 acres at 18208 S.E. First St. include an abundance of trees and plants. The streets will have separated bike and pedestrian paths “that are safe for all users, ages and abilities,” City Manager Lon Pluckhahn said in a staff report.

HP Inc.’s plans in east Vancouver push forward with city council approval

HP’s plans for 30 acres at 18208 S.E. First St. include an abundance of trees and plants. The streets will have separated bike and pedestrian paths “that are safe for all users, ages and abilities,” City Manager Lon Pluckhahn said in a staff report.

April 29, 2025, 1:38pm Business

The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved technology hardware company HP Inc.’s plan to turn part of a former rock quarry into a mix of office, research and development. Read story

Clark County Council members Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Wil Fuentes, Matt Little and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council flip-flops on resource lands study again but deadlines will be tight

Clark County Council members Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Wil Fuentes, Matt Little and Sue Marshall.

April 29, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The Clark County Council has reversed course — again — on a resource lands study needed to consider proposed urban growth boundary expansions from Ridgefield, La Center and Battle Ground. Read story

Affordable housing advocates gather in Vancouver before heading to Olympia by bus on March 14. Advocates say the rent stabilization bill that the Legislature passed isn’t perfect but is a step in the right direction.

Is rent cap a step forward or backward? Clark County advocates on both sides of issue weigh in

Affordable housing advocates gather in Vancouver before heading to Olympia by bus on March 14. Advocates say the rent stabilization bill that the Legislature passed isn’t perfect but is a step in the right direction.

April 29, 2025, 6:05am Business

Washington will likely cap rent increases, news that leaves Clark County renters relieved and landlords reeling. Read story

People return to their tents along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail with food and supplies received from the Bikers Outreach Organization on March 23. The city is steadily moving people from the camp into shelter or housing, preparing for an eventual closure.

‘Few places to go’: Those living in Burnt Bridge Creek encampment say it serves a purpose, but city plans to close it

People return to their tents along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail with food and supplies received from the Bikers Outreach Organization on March 23. The city is steadily moving people from the camp into shelter or housing, preparing for an eventual closure.

April 26, 2025, 6:14am Clark County News

Mary Hoxsic knows the encampment along Vancouver’s Burnt Bridge Creek Trail where she lives has a bad reputation. But outsiders don’t know the campers’ stories, she said. Read story

The Washougal City Council on April 14 approved a recommendation to adopt the map known as “Alternative 1” for the city’s comprehensive plan, which Washougal officials must adopt by the end of 2025 to satisfy a Washington State Growth Management Act mandate.

Washougal City Council opts for land use map that keeps boundaries intact

The Washougal City Council on April 14 approved a recommendation to adopt the map known as “Alternative 1” for the city’s comprehensive plan, which Washougal officials must adopt by the end of 2025 to satisfy a Washington State Growth Management Act mandate.

April 26, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council has selected a land use map that will play an integral role in the city’s growth over the next 20 years. Read story

This multivehicle charging station at Fourth Plain Commons is just one of hundreds of charging stations that will be needed to meet growing demand for EV charging. Vancouver is developing an EV infrastructure strategy to meet high-density housing, commercial and industrial needs.

Vancouver working on citywide plan to support electric vehicles

This multivehicle charging station at Fourth Plain Commons is just one of hundreds of charging stations that will be needed to meet growing demand for EV charging. Vancouver is developing an EV infrastructure strategy to meet high-density housing, commercial and industrial needs.

April 25, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

Like the state, Vancouver’s largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions comes from transportation. To meet state-mandated emissions reductions and clean fuel standards, as well as its own climate goals, Vancouver is developing an electric vehicle infrastructure strategy. Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, D-Skamania, walks on stage to boos and sign-waving Thursday during a town hall at Luepke Center. Hundreds of constituents lined up for the event with signs expressing their displeasure at the voting record of Perez.

Angry crowd confronts U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez at Vancouver town hallvideo icon

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, D-Skamania, walks on stage to boos and sign-waving Thursday during a town hall at Luepke Center. Hundreds of constituents lined up for the event with signs expressing their displeasure at the voting record of Perez.

April 24, 2025, 8:38pm Clark County News

A line of more than 500 people wrapped around the Luepke Center in Vancouver for Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s Thursday town hall. Most of them were there to criticize the Skamania Democrat for siding with Republicans on recent controversial votes. Many of them had voted for her. Read story

Both Battle Ground and Hockinson school district levies were failing as of Thursday.

Voters still say “No” to Battle Ground and Hockinson school levies, Camas-Washougal fire authority

Both Battle Ground and Hockinson school district levies were failing as of Thursday.

April 24, 2025, 3:52pm Clark County News

Tallies for three measures on Tuesday’s special election ballot didn’t change much in updated results released by Clark County’s elections office Thursday. Read story

Filing week kicks off May 5 in Clark County

April 24, 2025, 12:59pm Clark County News Free

Filing week for the August primary election starts May 5 in Clark County. Read story