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Clark County Politics

Clark County League of Women Voters to host primary panel discussion

January 26, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark County League of Women Voters will host a panel discussion on the upcoming presidential primary from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Washington State University Vancouver. Read story

State Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, from the 49th Legislative District, uses the time between committee meetings to talk with constituents, lobbyists and fellow lawmakers in her Olympia office Tuesday.

Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation

State Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, from the 49th Legislative District, uses the time between committee meetings to talk with constituents, lobbyists and fellow lawmakers in her Olympia office Tuesday.

January 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

For state Sen. Annette Cleveland, a typical day in session is a bit like playing Frogger — a mad dash across the hallway to get from one meeting to another, all while avoiding speeding lobbyists and lawmakers trying to get her attention. Her days often begin at 7 a.m. and… Read story

LEADOPTION Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, from left, pauses to chat with sophomore Brandon Lee, 16, junior Luke Livengood, 17, and senior Kiersten Lees, 17, while visiting their woodshop class at Washougal High School on Wednesday morning. Perez was on campus to speak with students and instructors supporting and expanding pathways for trades careers.

Rep. Perez talks shop with Washougal Career and Technical Education teachers and students

LEADOPTION Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, from left, pauses to chat with sophomore Brandon Lee, 16, junior Luke Livengood, 17, and senior Kiersten Lees, 17, while visiting their woodshop class at Washougal High School on Wednesday morning. Perez was on campus to speak with students and instructors supporting and expanding pathways for trades careers.

January 24, 2024, 3:15pm Clark County News

Washougal High School students Samantha Zoeller and Wyatt Weaver were busy at work on a dissected lawnmower when a familiar face popped by. Read story

A sign advocating for a yes vote on an upcoming Battle Ground school levy.

Battle Ground Public Schools proposes new capital levy on Feb. 13 special election ballot

A sign advocating for a yes vote on an upcoming Battle Ground school levy.

January 23, 2024, 7:20pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools is proposing a new capital levy on the upcoming Feb. 13 special election ballot. Read story

Clark County special election ballots in the mail Friday

January 23, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Elections Office will mail ballots to all voters living in the Battle Ground, Camas, Green Mountain and Woodland school districts beginning Friday for the Feb. 13 special election. Read story

The Clark County Elections Office is one of many places you can place your ballot in a ballot box. Or, drop it in the U.S. Mail; the postage is prepaid.

Clark County election-security petition clears 1st step

The Clark County Elections Office is one of many places you can place your ballot in a ballot box. Or, drop it in the U.S. Mail; the postage is prepaid.

January 20, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

A proposed Clark County initiative that looks to reform the county’s elections process, which was initially rejected by the prosecuting attorney’s office, has cleared the first step to securing a spot on the November ballot. Read story

Clark County Republican Party caucuses now Feb. 3

January 20, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News

The Clark County Republican Party has rescheduled precinct caucuses for Feb. 3 after recent winter weather delayed them. Read story

That portion of Northeast 152nd Avenue currently has scattered sidewalks and a poor road bed, said Troy Pierce, project management supervisor for Public Works.

Money from state will help fund road work on Northeast 152nd Avenue

That portion of Northeast 152nd Avenue currently has scattered sidewalks and a poor road bed, said Troy Pierce, project management supervisor for Public Works.

January 17, 2024, 3:12pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved a $3.5 million grant agreement with the state for the reconstruction of Northeast 152nd Avenue between Northeast Padden Parkway and Northeast 99th Street in Orchards. Read story

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing Oct. 4 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Bipartisan tax package and changes to tax credit program could boost Clark County affordable housing

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing Oct. 4 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

January 16, 2024, 5:27pm Business

Clark County may see more affordable housing than expected this year thanks to a bipartisan federal tax package and changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program proposed by Sen. Maria Cantwell. Read story

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan.

Donald Trump will be on Clark County’s GOP primary ballot, but his votes may not count

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan.

January 16, 2024, 1:58pm Clark County News

Clark County voters will see Donald Trump’s name on the March 12 GOP presidential primary ballot regardless of the outcome of any legal challenges to the former president’s eligibility. Read story