February 5, 2025, 8:10am Clark County Politics Updated 2 days ago
A viral post on social media regarding when state agencies are required to notify parents of suspected child abuse is an example of “politics at its worst,” a Democratic legislator… Read story
October 9, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News
The three incumbent Democrats representing the 49th Legislative District are all facing political newcomers on the Nov. 5 ballot. Read story
August 6, 2024, 10:52pm Clark County News
Incumbents in the 49th Legislative District, all Democrats from Vancouver, will advance to November’s ballot, according to initial returns in Tuesday’s primary election. Read story
June 22, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive
Six months into 2024, Clark County has seen four fatal shootings by police, with two just this month. Now that officers’ body cameras capture the incidents, the Clark County prosecutor has decided his office can handle reviews of the shootings’ legality. Read story
May 29, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News
A group of parents, equity organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington are suing the state to prevent the implementation of a conservative-backed measure, known as the “parents’ bill of rights,” the Legislature approved earlier this year. Read story
May 22, 2024, 6:20pm Clark County News
Leaders of Vancouver’s early-childhood programs gathered Wednesday to warn voters that a Washington ballot initiative would undermine a system that already fails to reach children in need. Read story
May 8, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News
The second day of filing week at the Clark County Elections office wrapped up Tuesday evening with 249 candidates declaring their intentions to run for federal, state or county office. Read story
April 8, 2024, 6:02pm Clark County News
A Saturday town hall hosted by 49th Legislative District lawmakers turned contentious over such hot-button issues as housing and education. Read story
March 20, 2024, 7:25pm Business Subscriber Exclusive
Southwest Washington lawmakers gathered Wednesday morning at the Hilton Vancouver Washington to discuss the recent legislative session and its implications for the business community. Read story
March 7, 2024, 8:35pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive
Southwest Washington is about to get a makeover. Local lawmakers secured roughly $82 million for projects across the region in this year’s $1.3 billion supplemental capital budget, which was approved by both chambers Wednesday. It now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for approval. Read story