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Southwest Washington lawmakers off to a busy start
Southwest Washington lawmakers had a busy first week in Olympia with several bills already well on their way toward passing. The 2024 legislative session convened on Monday. House Bill 1455, which […]
Medvigy, Belkot to lead county council in 2024
The Clark County Council has a new chair and vice chair. District 4 Councilor Gary Medvigy will serve as chair and District 2 Councilor Michelle Belkot will serve as vice […]
State lawmakers prefile hundreds of bills before start of legislative session
State lawmakers have been cautioning constituents not to expect a lot of new bills in the next legislative session. But not all of the state’s 98 representatives and 49 senators […]
A mayor’s wish for Christmas
‘Twas the month of Christmas and all through the White House, visitors were coming to see the Senate and House. Among them was a mayor, Anne McEnerny-Ogle from Vancouver, who brought […]
Targeted political attacks hit close to home
Hate speech and politically motivated attacks on Washington cities, counties and political parties have been ramping up in recent months and Clark County is no exception. On Monday, Congressional candidate Joe […]
Battle Ground to consider letting employees concealed carry
Should Battle Ground’s non-law enforcement employees be allowed to carry a handgun while working? Councilor Shane Bowman asked for the issue to be discussed during the council’s regular meeting Monday […]
Van Nortwick backs Lewallen in 3rd Congressional District race
Clark County Assessor Peter Van Nortwick on Thursday announced he is backing Leslie Lewallen’s bid for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Lewallen, who currently serves as a Camas city councilor, […]
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 […]