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Clark County Politics

After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighbors

August 21, 2023, 6:05am Business

Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there’s noise from the traffic along neighboring streets, but the train line that lies less than 100 feet from Colwell’s home has been quiet for decades. Read story

Walsh picked to lead Washington State Republican Party

August 16, 2023, 7:45am Clark County Politics

Republican state lawmaker Jim Walsh, an energizing voice for conservatives, was elected Saturday as the new leader of the Washington State Republican Party. Read story

An American flag and the words "I voted" are pictured on ballot stubs on Election Day at the Pierce County Election Center in Tacoma, Wash. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Washington counties certify Aug. 1 primary election data

An American flag and the words "I voted" are pictured on ballot stubs on Election Day at the Pierce County Election Center in Tacoma, Wash. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

August 15, 2023, 6:18pm Clark County News

Results from the Aug. 1 primary election were finalized Tuesday with all counties certifying their election results.  Read story

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver eyes easing rules on size of buildings

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

August 15, 2023, 6:06pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council on Monday night took the first step to loosen restrictions on the size of building footprints in downtown Vancouver. Read story

Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

‘Vulnerable victim’ deaths in Washington drive criminal penalties in negligence cases

Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

August 12, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Perry Casper heard the oncoming Chevrolet Suburban before he saw it. Read story

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County Aug. 1 election turnout inches up, but results unchanged

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

August 9, 2023, 6:40pm Clark County News

The most recent results from the Aug. 1 primary showed a slight increase in voter turnout and no change in election results. Read story

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

Battle Ground urges state to keep Larch Corrections Center operating

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

August 8, 2023, 6:14pm Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground on Monday joined a growing list of local governments opposed to the planned closure of Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt. Read story

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

August 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because her rent was so low, she was able to save and buy her first home with cash. Forty years later, she pays $1,100 a month… Read story

Antonio Delgado, environmental health specialist with Clark County, inspects the soil in a proposed septic system site in Ridgefield.

Clark County public health fees will increase this year — but how much?

Antonio Delgado, environmental health specialist with Clark County, inspects the soil in a proposed septic system site in Ridgefield.

August 5, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County’s environmental public health fees will be going up again this year. The question is, by how much? The Clark County Council reviewed proposed fee changes and made a tentative decision at an Aug. 2 work session. Read story

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

Updated Clark County election results show few changes

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

August 2, 2023, 5:08pm Clark County News

Updated elections results from the Aug. 1 primary and special election showed little change in race outcomes, although voter turnout did improve slightly. Read story