A statewide research analysis published in July revealed the lack of access to child care has resulted in a $6 billion loss to Washington’s economy.…
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The victim in a Vancouver murder-suicide had a protection order but Clark County judges say the law doesn’t let them take guns from abusers
By The Citizen on August 12, 2024
Carissa Larkin feared for her life after obtaining a civil domestic violence protection order in April against her former fiance. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘We can’t idly stand by and let children be harmed’: Lawmakers want to expand drug endangerment law
By The Citizen on August 10, 2024
In early May, Vancouver police responded to their second call of the day involving a young child believed to have overdosed from illicit drugs —…
Voting underway in Clark County for primary election
By The Citizen on July 31, 2024
Registered voters in Clark County have begun casting their ballots for next week’s primary election. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Family caregivers, nurses launch campaign to protect Washington’s long-term care benefit, defeat I-2124
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
Last week, hundreds of family caregivers, advocates and nurses across the state launched a campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would cut funding…
Rep. Monica Stonier faces two Republican challengers for 49th Legislative District, House Position 2
By The Citizen on July 5, 2024
In the 49th Legislative District, Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, is running for reelection for House Position 2. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Three vie to fill Ann Rivers’ 18th Legislative District Senate seat
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
In the 18th Legislative District, Sen. Ann Rivers is not seeking another term, and three hopefuls are campaigning to succeed her. Read more… Source: The…
Clark County prosecutor says body cams mean his office can handle police shooting investigations; critics disagree
By The Citizen on June 22, 2024
Six months into 2024, Clark County has seen four fatal shootings by police, with two just this month. Now that officers’ body cameras capture the…
Ley candidacy complicates 3-way race for 18th Legislative District
By The Citizen on June 12, 2024
Campaign season for the 2024 election is underway, and the 18th Legislative District is starting to look particularly competitive. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock’s 18th Legislative District House seat
By The Citizen on May 10, 2024
Two previously undeclared candidates Thursday filed paperwork with the Clark County Elections office to run for the state Legislature. Read more… Source: The Columbian