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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
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.”

March 19, 2026
Greg Retchless Appointed to Washougal School Board

Washougal school board taps new director

The Washougal school board has appointed Greg Retchless to its No. 1 director position, which was vacated by Jim Cooper when he resigned in January.

March 19, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, center, speaks at a press conference Tuesday at the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program headquarters in downtown Vancouver.

Cost to replace I-5 Bridge now estimated at $13.5B to $15.2B

Newly released estimates show the cost of replacing the 109-year-old Interstate 5 Bridge and improving the adjacent 5 miles of freeway will likely be more than double the $5 billion to $7.5 billion estimate quoted by the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program for the past three years.