State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, joined a rally Sunday in Olympia calling for an end to the stay-at-home order meant to slow the spread of…
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Coronavirus complicates candidates’ campaign efforts in Clark County
When Carolyn Long launched a bid for Congress in 2018, her message revolved largely around showing up. The Democrat held dozens of town halls across…
Herrera Beutler, lawmakers urge ‘decisive’ action on COVID-19 scams
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, joined a bipartisan group of members this week to press the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of…
Clark County public meetings adapt amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has noticeably impacted even the most essential policy making processes for local governments. The few public meetings that haven’t been canceled in Clark County…
Vancouver issues two emergency orders
Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes issued two citywide emergency orders Friday designed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses. Among other things, the…
Cleveland seeking reelection to state Senate
Sen. Annette Cleveland, the Democrat from Vancouver, is again running to represent Washington’s 49th Legislative District in Olympia. Cleveland announced late last month that she…
Volley of Washington, Oregon orders like ‘policy pingpong’
In early March, Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ramped up COVID-19 precautions. Each day it seemed a like a new order was…
Clark County cities expand power during crisis
All municipalities in Clark County have declared civil emergencies in response to COVID-19, part of a deluge of updates from governments reacting to the virus.…
Clark County Council to hold virtual-only meetings
The Clark County Council has prohibited physical public access at its meeting Tuesday, opting for a virtual-only format to curb the spread of COVID-19. Councilors…
Emergency small-business loans to be available in Clark County
An emergency loan program for small businesses will soon be made available to Clark County workers, despite widespread confusion over the county’s omission from a…








