Preliminary election night results show Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez with an 11-point lead over her Republican competitor, state Senate Minority Leader John Braun. On Tuesday night, Perez had 55 percent of the vote compared with Braun’s 44 percent.
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is an anomaly in the realm of national politics. It is one of the only districts nationwide that simultaneously voted for a Republican president and Democratic representative in 2022 and 2024. And, according to a recent Cook Political Report analysis, it is one of 18 districts that have shifted from “toss-up” to “leans Democrat” in the weeks leading up to the midterm election.
For Cindy O’Mealy, Thursday’s groundbreaking event for FVRLibraries’ new Washougal facility brought a sense of relief after years of uncertainty. The president of the Friends of the Washougal Community Libraries group, which has raised $832,000 for the project, and other supporters never lost sight of their ultimate goal — even on the days when they felt it wasn’t going to come to fruition.
State Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, hopes to win another term by highlighting his experience in business and government and his work on issues affecting the 17th Legislative District.
With new Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in January, the Washington Health Care Authority is urging Clark County residents to stay alert, update their information and keep an eye out for important notices through mail or email that could affect their health coverage.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who did not offer raises to thousands of state workers in recent contract talks, will not get one himself for the next two years, under a recommendation adopted by a citizen salary-setting panel Thursday.
For who knows how long, four metal drums and a derelict boat have lingered in Round Lake, along with a car that may still be somewhere underwater.
On Nov. 3, Clark County voters will decide on nine county charter amendments.
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was a few seconds into her opening remarks at an Oct. 5 candidate forum in Camas when a man in the audience stood and confronted her.
Incumbent Clark County Assessor Peter Van Nortwick is seeking his sixth term in office. He faces Tyler Thoune on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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