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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.
County fire marshal implements burn ban beginning July 15
Clark County's burn ban takes effect July 15 — and all previously issued burning permits are being rescinded immediately.