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Eileen Quiring O’Brien receives unanimous endorsement from Clark County Republican Party Central Committee
Politics

Eileen Quiring O’Brien receives unanimous endorsement from Clark County Republican Party Central Committee

Quiring O'Brien called the auditor's office "the foundation of fair and secure elections" in Clark County.

May 4, 2026

State Senator John Braun makes his case for your vote in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
Opinion

State Senator John Braun makes his case for your vote in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

Senate Minority Leader John Braun calls Washington's new income tax unconstitutional and says a spending problem can't be solved with new revenue.

May 4, 2026

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs
Politics

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

Washington's 55.4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automatic annual increases ahead.

May 4, 2026

Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season
Politics

Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season

Democratic incumbents face intra-party challengers as all 98 House seats and 24 Senate seats go up for election.

May 4, 2026

Suspect taken into custody after deputies respond to multiple 9-1-1 calls
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Suspect taken into custody after deputies respond to multiple 9-1-1 calls

Several homes near NE 156th Street were struck by gunfire before Cyree Phillips was taken into custody without incident.

May 4, 2026

Tickets available for ‘Gala on the Greens’ event to be held Saturday, May 16
Politics

Tickets available for ‘Gala on the Greens’ event to be held Saturday, May 16

Semi Bird headlines Republican fundraiser with state lawmakers and county auditor candidate at Washougal venue.

May 3, 2026

Letter: The cracks in the foundation – Why Washington’s education system is faltering
Opinion

Letter: The cracks in the foundation – Why Washington’s education system is faltering

Vancouver resident argues union demands and bureaucratic bloat are draining classroom funds despite billions in state investment.

May 2, 2026

Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards
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Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records.

May 1, 2026

Opinion: Why do teachers continue to pay union dues?
Opinion

Opinion: Why do teachers continue to pay union dues?

Dick Rylander examines union dues and the Janus Supreme Court decision as local teacher contracts come up for renewal.

May 1, 2026

County Council seeks applicants for volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission
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County Council seeks applicants for volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Two volunteer positions open on commission that advises council on recycling, landfills, and waste programs.

May 1, 2026

Fox News contributor Guy Benson visits Vancouver, gives his take on Washington state politics
Politics

Fox News contributor Guy Benson visits Vancouver, gives his take on Washington state politics

Fox News contributor Guy Benson and State Senator John Braun discussed Washington politics at Americans for Prosperity dinner in Vancouver.

May 1, 2026

Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit
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Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

Retired police officers and firefighters sue to block state's plan to sweep billions from overfunded pension account.

Apr 30, 2026

Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks
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Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks

Forty people spoke during public comment, with 34 supporting current aerial fireworks rules in unincorporated Clark County.

Apr 29, 2026

County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update
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County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update

The 3-2 council vote preserves future expansion options despite sharp disagreement over farmland protection.

Apr 29, 2026

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
Politics

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law

Thurston County Superior Court judge finds Legislature may have exceeded constitutional authority in setting new sheriff requirements.

Apr 29, 2026

Opinion: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Opinion

Opinion: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge

Two Republican senators argue light rail should wait until Clark County voters approve funding for operations.

Apr 29, 2026

Letter: ‘Now is the time to speak up, freedom is worth celebrating’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Now is the time to speak up, freedom is worth celebrating’

Felida resident urges Clark County to preserve fireworks traditions for America's 250th Independence Day celebration.

Apr 28, 2026

Opinion: Wolves thriving, cattle producers failing
Opinion

Opinion: Wolves thriving, cattle producers failing

WDFW celebrates 270 wolves in 49 packs while Washington agriculture posts negative $396 million farm income.

Apr 28, 2026