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Rep. John Ley pleads guilty to two voter violation charges

February 10, 2025, 12:05pm Clark County News

State Rep. John Ley, who was elected to the 18th District in November, pleaded guilty Friday to two charges of attempted voter violations: knowingly providing false information and candidacy declaration. Read story

After arson, WA lawmakers advance bill to warn of ballot box tampering penalties

January 27, 2025, 8:58am Election

Following an arson attack ahead of last November’s election that torched hundreds of ballots in a southwest Washington drop box, state lawmakers are looking at modest ways to better secure… Read story

Camas police are asking voters for a 4 percent utility tax increase to fund an additional officer, lieutenant and two sergeants.

Voters to decide on adding to Camas police force with utilities tax increase on Feb. 11 ballot

Camas police are asking voters for a 4 percent utility tax increase to fund an additional officer, lieutenant and two sergeants.

January 23, 2025, 6:09am Clark County News

Camas voters will decide Feb. 11 whether to add four positions to the city’s police force by tripling the utilities tax. Read story

FBI: Thermite was used in attacks on Vancouver and Portland ballot drop boxesvideo icon

January 16, 2025, 5:00pm Clark County News

FBI officials investigating the October ballot box arsons in Vancouver and Portland renewed requests for tips Thursday, saying they’re seeking someone who is knowledgeable about explosives or thermite, a mixture used in the attacks. Read story

The ballot drop box at Fisher’s Landing was damaged by an incendiary device Oct. 28.

Reward increases to $30,000 in Vancouver, Portland ballot box arson cases

The ballot drop box at Fisher’s Landing was damaged by an incendiary device Oct. 28.

December 19, 2024, 11:56am Clark County Politics

A reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist who set two Vancouver ballot boxes on fire is now $30,000, thanks to a $5,000 boost from the Arson Alarm Foundation, a fire damage restoration service in Renton. The FBI set a reward of $25,000 in November. Read story

Ridgefield High School Principal Christen Palmer, left, speaks during a December school board meeting at Ridgefield Administration and Civic Center. During the meeting, the school board voted to place two levies on February's ballot.

Ridgefield School District puts two levies on February ballot; building third elementary school proposed

Ridgefield High School Principal Christen Palmer, left, speaks during a December school board meeting at Ridgefield Administration and Civic Center. During the meeting, the school board voted to place two levies on February's ballot.

December 11, 2024, 1:44pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield school board Tuesday voted unanimously to place two three-year levies on the Feb. 11 special election ballot. Read story

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

Washington GOP files lawsuit over 18th Legislative District Senate race

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

December 10, 2024, 10:51am Latest News

The Washington State Republican Party has filed a legal challenge disputing the results of the initial count in the Legislative District 18 Senate contest between Republican candidate Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes. Read story

Sen. Paul Harris, from left, joins Sen. John Braun and Sen. Annette Cleveland during the 2025 Legislative Outlook at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Thursday morning.

Southwest Washington legislators outline priorities during forum in Vancouver

Sen. Paul Harris, from left, joins Sen. John Braun and Sen. Annette Cleveland during the 2025 Legislative Outlook at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Thursday morning.

December 5, 2024, 5:42pm Business

Republican legislators in Southwest Washington have a clear objective heading into the 2025 legislative session: slash spending and go back to basics. Read story

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

Two races head to recounts after Clark County election results certified

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

November 27, 2024, 5:20pm Clark County Politics

Results for the Nov. 5 general election were certified Tuesday. While there were plenty of close races, two will require recounts. Read story

Clark County residents wait outside the elections office to fill out absentee ballots, register to vote or ask election day questions at the Clark County Elections office Tuesday November 6, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

Recount looms for 18th District Senate and Clark County Council District 4 races

Clark County residents wait outside the elections office to fill out absentee ballots, register to vote or ask election day questions at the Clark County Elections office Tuesday November 6, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News

Results for the November general election will be certified on Nov. 26, but it could be nearly a month before the outcome in two local races are finalized. The 18th Legislative District Senate race and Clark County Councilor District 4 race are almost certainly headed for recounts. Read story