A $40.5 million Ridgefield School District bond was failing Tuesday night. Voters were rejecting the bond by 52.52 percent after polls closed. The bond, which…
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Clark County’s Republican candidates in Trump’s shadow?
When Clark County Councilor John Blom decided to leave the Republican Party late last year, it was because he had grown tired of its demand…
Two petroglyphs to leave Grant House near Fort Vancouver to be closer to place of origin
Two petroglyphs that have sat for decades outside the historic Grant House near Fort Vancouver are being returned closer to their place of origin. The…
State Democratic Party Get-Out-The Vote virtual tour ‘stops’ in Southwest Washington
Democratic candidates running for state and federal seats are taking an unorthodox approach to boosting voter turnout this year. Instead of tours, rallies and door-knocking…
East County Fire & Rescue asks voters to renew levy
East County Fire & Rescue will be asking voters to renew its emergency medical services levy set to expire at the end of the year.…
Clark County Fire District 6 asks for levy lid lift
Clark County Fire District 6 has a levy lid lift proposition on the upcoming Aug. 4 primary election ballot asking residents for the funds to…
Clark County Council schedules 3 listening sessions on system racism
The Clark County Council and several local organizations have scheduled three listening sessions on systemic racism beginning this week. Virtual sessions will take place from…
Clark County Council suspends ethics complaints review process
The Clark County Council has suspended its review process for councilors accused of violating its Code of Ethics. The six-month suspension, approved unanimously by the…
Yacolt councilor faces backlash, calls for resignation
A Yacolt town council member who introduced a proclamation “acknowledging and denouncing systemic and institutional racism” is facing calls for her resignation. Councilmember Amy Boget…
Camas Mayor McDonnell taps Jamal Fox as next city administrator
A top official in Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s administration has been tapped as the next Camas city administrator. Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell announced Monday that…