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Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

After weeks of absences, Clark County Council mum on chair Bowerman’s return

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

November 2, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Karen Bowerman, chair of the Clark County Council, has been noticeably absent from council meetings. Bowerman, who usually attends meetings virtually, was last present for a council meeting Oct. 4. Read story

Leslie Lewallen announced she is running for the 3rd District congressional seat held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Leslie Lewallen sets sights on Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat

Leslie Lewallen announced she is running for the 3rd District congressional seat held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

November 2, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

As Election Day 2024 slowly approaches, two familiar names are seeking a rematch: Republican Joe Kent of Yacolt and Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Skamania. Read story

The draft Transportation System Plan update identifies policies, programs and projects that the city should pursue and examine during the next 20 years. One of the projects listed in the document involves upgrading the mobility lane at Grand Boulevard, pictured here, to a protected mobility lane.

Vancouver Transportation System Plan open for public comment

The draft Transportation System Plan update identifies policies, programs and projects that the city should pursue and examine during the next 20 years. One of the projects listed in the document involves upgrading the mobility lane at Grand Boulevard, pictured here, to a protected mobility lane.

November 1, 2023, 6:51pm Clark County News

One of Vancouver’s key transportation documents that guides investments in the city’s transportation system over the next 20 years is open for public comment until Nov. 20. Read story

Today is the last day to register online in Washington to vote in Nov. 7 election

October 30, 2023, 9:04am Clark County Politics Free

If you want your vote to count in the Nov. 7 election, today is your last day to register online. Read story

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

Camas voters will decide three city council races

Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020.

October 28, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Camas voters will decide the fate of four Camas City Council races in the Nov. 7 election. Of those four races, only three are considered competitive — with Councilwoman Jennifer Senescu running unopposed for her Ward 3, Position 1 seat. Read story

Incumbent Steve Hogan, left, and Randal Friedman are running for Camas mayor.

Camas mayor candidates outline positions

Incumbent Steve Hogan, left, and Randal Friedman are running for Camas mayor.

October 28, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Camas voters will soon decide who will lead their city for the next four years. Read story

Washougal voters will choose between David Stuebe, left, and Gabriel Stone in the November general election for the City’s No. 1 council position.

Washougal mayoral election heats up

Washougal voters will choose between David Stuebe, left, and Gabriel Stone in the November general election for the City’s No. 1 council position.

October 26, 2023, 6:07pm Clark County News

The incumbent in the Washougal mayoral race is a retired military veteran who wants the city to capitalize on its recent momentum and make good on its recent promises, while the challenger is a member of Gen Z and community volunteer who hopes to make Washougal a more affordable and… Read story

Woodland Mayor Will Finn, left, is being challenged by Todd Dinehart in the Nov. 7 election.

Woodland mayoral race is heated

Woodland Mayor Will Finn, left, is being challenged by Todd Dinehart in the Nov. 7 election.

October 26, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Two-term Woodland Mayor Will Finn is in a competitive race against newcomer Todd Dinehart, after Dinehart received the majority of primary votes for the seat. Read story

Voters to decide commissioners for Clark County fire district boards

October 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Voters will decide Nov. 7 who will serve as commissioners on several Clark County fire district boards. Read story

A rendering from a city of Vancouver video showing what Main Street in downtown Vancouver will look like after the completion of the Main Street Promise project. The project will extend sidewalks, level the street height with the sidewalk height, install pedestrian lighting and enhance crosswalks.

Vancouver approves final design of Main Street Promise, focusing on ‘moving people and not vehicles’video icon

A rendering from a city of Vancouver video showing what Main Street in downtown Vancouver will look like after the completion of the Main Street Promise project. The project will extend sidewalks, level the street height with the sidewalk height, install pedestrian lighting and enhance crosswalks.

October 25, 2023, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The city of Vancouver has approved a multimillion-dollar plan to reconstruct the streetscape of Main Street between West Fifth and West 15th streets. Read story