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Clark County

March 26, 2026
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Judge dismisses Belkot suit against Clark County

A U.S. District Court judge last week ruled in favor of Clark County in a lawsuit brought by Councilor Michelle Belkot after the council removed her from her seat on the C-Tran board of directors in March 2025.

March 26, 2026
Author and living history reenactor Hasan Davis speaks about York’s life — and performs as York — in the film “Big Medicine: York Outdoors.” (Peter Carbonell/National Park Service)

Exploring pioneer’s trail: Only enslaved person on Lewis and Clark Expedition focus of doc

Among the 45 adventurers who crossed the North American continent as part of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806 was one who never chose to join the journey, yet contributed to its success in surprising and crucial ways. After the expedition was over, it’s beyond surprising to learn how that heroic figure was treated with ingratitude and contempt, and mostly vanished from the history books.

March 26, 2026
A majority of the Clark County Council approved a Unity Resolution on Tuesday condemning political violence and calling for respect, courtesy and dignity for all members of the community. Councilors Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Wil Fuentes, Matt Little and Sue Marshall are seen here at the first council meeting of the year in 2025. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County council calls for respect, courtesy

The Clark County Council on Tuesday passed a Unity Resolution calling for “residents, community organizations and public officials to engage in civic discourse with respect, courtesy, and a shared commitment to the safety and dignity of all members of the community.”