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Opinion: Democrat Charter commissioners vote against Charter amendments that support affordable housing, wait what?
Rob Anderson calls out Clark County Democrats for opposing two Charter amendments he says would have advanced affordable housing.
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
League of Women Voters interviews 3rd Congressional candidates
Eight of nine 3rd Congressional District candidates sat for League of Women Voters video interviews ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Clark County voters rejected light rail in 2012 and again passed a 68% advisory vote against it in 2013 — but the fight continues.
Letter: ‘Our local leaders should be advocating and making those opportunities countywide to translate into housing opportunities for our veterans’
A Clark County Army veteran argues HUD-VASH vouchers fail veterans when landlords countywide won't accept them.
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
A 12-3 vote advances a charter amendment requiring the county's $880M+ budget process to begin in September.
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act to remove predatory sea lions
H. R. 9637 would give Columbia River Tribes lethal removal authority over predatory sea lions threatening endangered salmon runs.
Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers
Washington's Employment Security Department has paid nearly $506,000 to 138 striking workers since January 1.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-07: Housing Impact Analysis
Amendment 26-07 requires a public, data-driven housing analysis before Clark County can change land use or construction codes.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections
Amendment 26-01 would skip the primary when two or fewer candidates run for a nonpartisan county office.
Opinion: “Letting the camel’s nose into the tent; Reject the income tax
Rep. John Ley warns a "temporary" 9. 9% state income tax follows a pattern of taxes that never expire.
Opinion: NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes
Washington small businesses rank labor costs as their #2 problem — more than double the national rate.
Council for the Homeless releases 2025 Annual Homeless Response Report
More than 8,200 people experienced homelessness in Clark County in 2025, including over 2,300 children.
Clark County Charter Review Commission passes 10 amendments to head to general election
All 10 Clark County Charter Review Commission amendments passed Wednesday, heading to the November 2026 general election ballot.
Letter: Why are we removing the I-5 bridges?
Sharon Nasset argues a supplemental bridge west of I-5 could add capacity without demolishing historic crossings.
Letter: ‘He’s been a citizen all of eight years but thinks he has the U.S. all figured out’
Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver challenges Mamdani's view of America using her father's immigrant success story.
Letter: Why I support in-person voting
Peter Bracchi argues Washington's voter eligibility system relies more on trust than verified proof of citizenship.