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Letter: Our rights are being taken away by council members locally
Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich challenges Battle Ground council members Troy McCoy and Glen Yung over water fluoridation and public consent.
CCSO arrests 33-year-old in juvenile sexual assault investigation
A 33-year-old man faces kidnapping and rape charges after an assault at a Vancouver skate park involving a 12-year-old victim.
Charter Review Commission 26-23: Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions
Amendment 26-23 would expand County Council nomination authority to nearly all boards and commissions, with one exception.
Opinion: Supreme Court Position 7 – Will they guard the dam, or let the tax flood through?
Four candidates compete for the seat that will likely decide the fate of Washington's new state income tax.
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
Amendment 26-20 caps Clark County Council members at three consecutive terms, with a one-term waiting period before returning.
A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Gov. Ferguson's probe of fish and wildlife commissioners has cost nearly $80,000 and may reach $130,000.
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.