A Democratic candidate has stepped up to challenge 3rd Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, in the 2026 midterms, just as she faces criticism…
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Free parking in downtown Vancouver on weekends is on its way out
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
The city of Vancouver moved forward with some parking changes Monday, including eliminating free parking on weekends in downtown Vancouver and increasing parking meter hourly…
‘I plan on being an advocate for victims’: Daughter of murder victim seeks Vancouver City Council seat
By The Citizen on May 10, 2025
Pooneh Gray, a Vancouver woman who garnered media attention for her efforts to reopen her mother’s 1989 murder case, is running for Vancouver City Council.…
Filing week produces challengers for Vancouver City Council seats
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
As filing week comes to an end, new and familiar candidates are rushing to declare their intent to run for office in Clark County. As…
Vancouver fire marshal tells Clark County she’d like to see a countywide fireworks ban
By The Citizen on May 7, 2025
As local fire officials begin preparing for the Fourth of July fireworks season, county councilors are again discussing the merits of restricting fireworks use in…
WSDOT plans to lower speed limit on Highway 502 which is Battle Ground’s West Main Street
By The Citizen on May 7, 2025
The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit on part of Battle Ground’s West Main Street to 30 mph. Read more… …
Filing week in Clark County opens with familiar names seeking elected positions
By The Citizen on May 6, 2025
Filing week — the five-day window for candidates who want to run for an elected office to submit the required forms and pay the filing…
Lawsuit against county, councilors moved to Clark County courts; ethics complaint dismissed
By The Citizen on May 2, 2025
Rulings in both a lawsuit and ethics complaint against the Clark County councilors delivered a double dose of bad news for Ridgefield resident Rob Anderson,…
‘We are still fighting’: May Day protest draws crowds to downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on May 1, 2025
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday to rally for immigrant rights. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Harless seeks reelection to Vancouver City Council
By The Citizen on April 30, 2025
Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless is seeking reelection, the Vancouver native announced Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian