Author: Shari Phiel
State revenue forecast continues to climb; lawmaker calls for freeze on new taxes
Washington state is expected to bring in an additional $191 million in revenue during the 2023-2025 biennium, increasing total revenue to $66.9 billion, according to projections released by the Economic […]
Rail advisory board postpones railroad recommendation
It’s now more than just neighbors and state agencies taking note of Portland-Vancouver Junction Railroad’s controversial road project in the Chelatchie Bluff Mineral Lands area. On Monday, the Clark County […]
Kent disputes Lewallen’s statements
Republican candidates Joe Kent and Leslie Lewallen will face off for the 3rd Congressional District seat next year. But neither is waiting that long to begin trading barbs. Kent, who lives […]
Campaign flyers feature voting records, support for Don Orange
Few campaign ads have been spotted on TV, on social media or in mailboxes this election season. Just days ahead of the Nov. 7 general election that changed when flyers […]
Building industry PAC endorses candidates
The Building Industry Group, a non-partisan political action committee associated with the Building Industry Association of Clark County, announced its candidate endorsements for the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. In the […]
County council review of parks capital plan focuses on Heritage Farm
When it comes to the future of the 78th Street Heritage Farm, Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy is ready to take action. During a work session Wednesday to review a […]
County council revises meeting schedule
An abundance of work session requests, upcoming hearings and other things led the Clark County Council on Wednesday to revise its weekly meeting schedule. The county council typically holds work sessions […]
GOP, Dems endorse candidates for Nov. 7 general election
GOP, Dems endorse general election candidates Clark County Republican and Democratic parties have published their recommendation for the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. Ballots for the general election will be mailed […]
County council debates Lacamas Lake plan, agreement with Camas
A land management plan for Lacamas Lake elicited a lengthy discussion by the Clark County Council during its Wednesday meeting. The lake is frequently found to have elevated bacteria levels, with […]
County council looks to limit ‘abusive’ public comments
“Abusive comments” from some members of the public have the Clark County Council considering whether to change the public comment portion of its meetings. The issue arose recently after one caller, […]