Regardless of who wins, the Clark County Council will welcome two new members come January. Current District 3 Councilor Karen Bowerman and District 4 Councilor…
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Clark County has 22 requests for new surface mines; 20 are from the same company
By The Citizen on October 28, 2024
The number of surface mining operations in Clark County could significantly increase in the coming years. The county received 22 requests, all but two from…
Clark County won’t help Vancouver pay for homeless shelter
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
Clark County won’t help Vancouver pay for a 150-bed homelessness shelter after all. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Complaint against Clark County Council candidate Keplar claims he failed to report payments in earlier campaign
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
A complaint filed with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission claims Clark County Council candidate Chuck Keplar violated state campaign finance rules when he failed to disclose…
Clark County agrees to pay $1.25M to family of Kevin Peterson Jr., who was fatally shot by deputies
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
Clark County announced Wednesday it has agreed to pay the family of Kevin Peterson Jr., a 21-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by…
Clark County Council votes to keep zoning ordinance allowing surface mining in Chelatchie Bluff area
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
Special zoning that allows surface mining in the Chelatchie Bluff area will stay in effect, at least for now. On Tuesday, the Clark County Council…
Clark County Council says Vancouver’s police levy would create more work for the county without paying for it
By The Citizen on October 18, 2024
The Clark County Council on Friday adopted a resolution warning that passage of Vancouver’s Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes to add 80 new…
There’s a new sheriff in town: La Center contracts with Clark County for police services
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
LA CENTER — After more than a year of negotiations, the city of La Center has a formal contract for full-time police services with the…
‘It’s a role I take very seriously’: Newest Clark County fire marshal Goddard aims to boost staffing
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
Clark County’s newest fire marshal has worn several hats during her decades with the county, and there’s no plans to change that any time soon.…
John Ley again defends his right to run for office in 18th Legislative District
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
Republican John Ley again is defending his right to run for office in the 18th Legislative District. Read more… Source: The Columbian