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Government

November 6, 2025
Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall, from left, and Clark County Councilors Wil Fuentes and Matt Little confer at an April 9 meeting. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County faces tough choices with 2026 budget

Expenses for Clark County government are rising to meet the needs of a growing population, but revenues aren’t, so county councilors expect to make some tough choices as they set the 2026 budget.

November 6, 2025

WA unemployment fund balance declines

Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve.

October 16, 2025
Emergency supplies typically found in “go bags” sit on a table Tuesday at Clark Regional Emergency Services. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Seniors get tools for emergency prep

Older adults face heightened risk in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Clark County Commission on Aging wants to mitigate that risk by helping seniors adequately prepare.