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Conservative activist Scott Presler scheduled to visit Battle Ground on Monday for signing event
Conservative activist Scott Presler will visit Battle Ground on Monday for a Super Signing Event supporting a statewide initiative to require voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote.
End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers
Washington lawmakers traded blame after Congress voted to end the record-long shutdown, with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez breaking ranks to support the funding bill.
US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown
The U. S. House is expected to pass a stopgap spending bill ending the record 43-day shutdown, with lawmakers now facing a Jan. 30 deadline to complete the remaining funding bills.
Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?
Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.
Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before Supreme Court
The U. S. Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could upend mail-in ballot counting in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Mahsa Eshghi wins Camas City Council election
Mahsa Eshghi, a civil engineer and political newcomer, defeated incumbent Leslie Lewallen to win the Camas City Council Ward 3 Position 2 race by a wide margin.
Opinion: Fighting for affordability and protecting your rights
Rep. John Ley provides a legislative update focused on affordability, parental rights, healthcare costs, and major transportation challenges, including the IBR project.
Opinion: A Commie in Gotham City
Lars Larson’s latest column criticizes Democratic victories across the nation, highlighting what he views as troubling trends in liberal politics from coast to coast.
Bart Hansen gives election perspective from city councilor who was not on the ballot
Vancouver City Councilor Bart Hansen reflected on election night, expressing gratitude to candidates, support for Proposition 5, opposition to Charter Amendment No. 13, and a call for more open pub…
Preliminary results show voters rejecting Charter Amendment No. 13
Preliminary results show Vancouver voters rejecting Charter Amendment No. 13, which proposed creating voting districts for City Council elections, with 14,800 voting no and 11,235 voting yes.
Preliminary results show voter support for Vancouver Proposition 5, Police Services Levy
Preliminary results show Vancouver voters supporting Proposition 5, a police services levy expected to raise $6 million annually for six years to fund officers, equipment, and public safety improve…
Initial results of the Nov. 4 general election show a low turnout of voters
Early election results show only 22 percent of Clark County voters have returned ballots so far, with about 36,000 still to be counted. Several city and council races remain too close to call.
Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate
U. S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the ongoing federal government shutdown, but Ferguson’s office gave no indication he would accept.
Opinion: Power is the incentive
Nancy Churchill explores how fear and legitimacy influence political incentives, arguing that true democracy requires accepting election outcomes and resisting the pursuit of permanent power.
General election results availability; ballots due 8 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 4
Clark County Elections will post initial general election results at 8:15 p. m. Nov. 4 on clarkvotes. org. Ballots must be deposited in one of 22 county drop boxes by 8 p. Tuesday.
Letter: It is time to vote
Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich urges citizens to perform their civic duty and vote, emphasizing local leadership, government accountability, and public issues ranging from taxes to education and pu…
Letter: ‘Justin Forsman is willing to listen to us’
Vancouver resident Jeanie Warner urges voters to support Justin Forsman for mayor and Derek Thompson for city council, citing frustration with city leadership and a need for change at city hall.
Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know
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