Sen. Ann Rivers, the Republican incumbent, and Democratic challenger Rick Bell will likely advance to the general election in the race to represent Washington’s 18th…
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Clark County early returns at nearly 30% for primary
Clark County voter turnout ahead of today’s primary election stood just below 30 percent Monday, approaching the total turnout figure for the most recent comparable…
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 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…
Vancouver City Council marches forward with Heights District Plan
A plan to revamp a historic central Vancouver neighborhood continues, even as the COVID-19 outbreak has postponed some other long-range planning projects. If the process…
Herrera Beutler votes for conservation fund
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, voted in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act, which boosts spending on land and water conservation projects.…









