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April 17, 2025
Mug name:Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defends vote in favor of SAVE Act

Southwest Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of just four Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act — a controversial bill that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

April 10, 2025
The city of Camas is reconsidering its Camas library improvement plans after construction bids came in $1 million over budget. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas leaders revamp library improvement plans

Camas city leaders are reconsidering the scope of a $1.85 million library improvement project after two rounds of contractor bids came in way over budget, with the lowest bid about $1 million too high.

April 9, 2025
Martin Elzingre, on screen, speaks to members of the Camas City Council, including council members John Nohr, center, and Jennifer Senescu, right, while city attorney Shawn MacPherson, left, looks on during a special council meeting Tuesday evening, April 8, 2025, to interview and appoint an applicant to the council’s Ward 2 seat left vacant in February after the unexpected resignation of longtime Councilor Bonnie Carter. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Martin Elzingre to fill Camas City Council Ward 2 seat

Camas City Council members appointed semiconductor executive Martin Elzingre to fill the Ward 2 council seat left vacant in early February after the unexpected resignation of Councilor Bonnie Carter. The…

April 3, 2025

Nearly $5 million in emergency food aid revoked

Clark County Food Bank leaders are assessing the impact of cuts to local food assistance after the Trump administration revoked nearly $5 million in emergency food aid for Washington on March 25.