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October 1, 2026
Bryan Shull Candidate for Clark County Council

Two county candidates skip League of Women Voters forums

The League of Women Voters of Clark County has been hosting candidate forums each election cycle for more than a decade. The nonpartisan nonprofit says the forums connect candidates with voters, help educate people on issues and offer the chance to ask questions to candidates directly.

September 24, 2026
Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020. The city is preparing to ask voters if it should change its form of government. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas City Council delays action on government change

CAMAS — The Camas City Council delayed further action Monday on a possible ballot measure to change the city’s form of government while considering how to better inform residents about the proposal.

September 24, 2026

League of Women Voters of Clark County to host candidate forums

Over the next month, the League of Women Voters of Clark County will host four candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Interested voters can attend in person, watch live on CVTV (Channel 21/23) or online at cvtv.org.

September 24, 2026
Clark County Public Works’ clean water division is applying for grant funds from the state Department of Ecology to help fund four projects, including a reforestation effort in the lowlands of Vancouver Lake, seen here in 2023. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

County to seek Ecology grants

Clark County Public Works’ clean water division will seek $2 million in grants from the state Department of Ecology after the county council Tuesday approved the grant applications.

September 24, 2026
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, known as CRESA, is pictured in downtown Vancouver on June 13, 2025. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Audit: CRESA understated $4M for 2025

A recent state Auditor’s Office report found Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency understated $3.99 million in revenue and expenses between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025.