Shari Phiel
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Officials look to clarify rules governing e-bikes (opens the original)
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Clark County has not had a fatal crash involving an electric bicycle, or e-bike, but sheriff’s office Sgt. Matt Volker warns that it’s only a matter of time. Volker was at a Clark County Council work session Wednesday to discuss the differences in e-bike classifications, how they differ from electric motorcycles, and some of the most common issues riders and residents are encountering. “I’ve seen a lot of kids riding e-bikes at warp speed — with or without helmets — in the middle of traffic or o
Clark County auditor candidates both stress election integrity (opens the original)
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What combination of skills, experience and public service will make for the best Clark County auditor? That’s the question voters will decide when they submit their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. Mitchell Kelly, a longtime employee in the auditor’s office, is facing off against former county councilor and Oregon legislator Eileen Quiring O’Brien. O’Brien, 78, served on the county council from 2017 to 2022, in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1995 to 1997 and in the Oregon Senat
Two candidates for Clark County offices criticize League of Women Voters over event formats, say nonprofit isn’t nonpartisan (opens the original)
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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. Recently though, two candidates declined to participate in the forums over concerns about the event format and that the League is no longer truly nonpartisan. Unlock unlimited access to daily events, breaking news
County to test ballot system ahead of election (opens the original)
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In preparation for the November general election, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct logic and accuracy tests of programming used to tabulate ballots beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30. The testing, which is required by state law before every election, will be done at the county office at 1408 Franklin St., Unlock unlimited access to daily events, breaking news, community stories and more. Subscribe for only $1 for 4 weeks to get unlimited access.
Calls about fireworks up 18% over previous two years, Clark County fire marshal says (opens the original)
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The number of emergency calls coming to Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency’s fireworks call center and 911 over the Fourth of July holiday was up about 18 percent compared with 2025 and 2024. During a Wednesday presentation to the Clark County Council, Fire Marshal Donna Goddard said the call center received 1,309 calls and 911 received 2,269 calls. “There was about a 20 percent increase in grass fire calls from last year. That would be the one notable thing that I would want to point out,
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