Tension crackled between Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger Joe Kent during an Oct. 2 debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Kent, wearing…
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John Ley’s felony voter fraud trial moved to Feb. 24
By The Citizen on October 11, 2024
The outcome of 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley’s criminal trial, scheduled for Oct. 21, might have swayed voters before the Nov. 5 general election,…
Candidates vying for the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat have different ideas about how to serve district
By The Citizen on October 11, 2024
The candidates for the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat agree that homelessness and education funding are two of the biggest issues facing the…
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says proposed tolls for I-5 Bridge should be reduced or eliminated
By The Citizen on October 11, 2024
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez held firm that tolling proposals should be reduced or eliminated on a planned replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge at…
John Ley’s voter registration challenge dismissed; he can run for the Legislature using Hazel Dell address
By The Citizen on October 10, 2024
John Ley, Republican candidate for state representative in the 18th Legislative District, can continue to run for office based on his voter registration using a…
34th Street traffic backup concerns east Vancouver residents and the city council
By The Citizen on October 10, 2024
Neighbors and Vancouver City Council members expressed concern about street changes after a backup Monday morning that motorists say stretched 12 blocks from the intersection…
Is it time for change in 49th Legislative District? Newcomers challenge 3 incumbents
By The Citizen on October 9, 2024
The three incumbent Democrats representing the 49th Legislative District are all facing political newcomers on the Nov. 5 ballot. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Gluesenkamp Perez and Kent spar as poll shows rematch is a dead heat
By The Citizen on October 8, 2024
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent’s contrasting personalities and policies came into sharper focus during a debate Monday as a new…
Camas pauses search for parks director amid budget woes
By The Citizen on October 5, 2024
CAMAS — Faced with a $1.5 million budget deficit in 2025, city leaders say they have paused the search for a new Camas Parks and…
Vancouver may cut funding for Columbia Springs, a $50,000 hit to the nonprofit
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
The city of Vancouver has proposed cutting funding for environmental education nonprofit Columbia Springs in December. Read more… Source: The Columbian