In the race for 49th Legislative District Representative, Position 2, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Democrat Monica Stonier or Republican Russell Barber in the Aug. 6 ...

Challenger Russell Barber had 3,356 votes, or 19.93 percent, followed by Justin Forsman with 2,889 votes, or 17.15 percent. Both Barber and Forsman are Republicans.

Russell Barber. Barber, 50, is seeking public office for the first time. He is a software engineer of 30 years who has lived in the 49th District for 24 years.

A TARC bus crashed into a building Sunday morning after being hit by another vehicle, according to a TARC representative.It happened 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Market Street and 22nd Street.