All Politics is Local
Can a pre-paid ballot fix low voter turnout?
Today marks the first day of Washington’s voting period, the beginning of our annual democratic process. But participation in non-Presidential elections are low. Clark County had a voter turnout of more than 77 percent in 2016, but that turnout was a mere 34 percent in 2015. Low voter turnout is not a new problem, but there’s little […]
October 20, 2017 11:47 am
In a strange twist, Kris Greene also suspects his email was hacked
Earlier today, I opened my email inbox and was surprised to see an email from Kris Greene, a candidate for the Port of Vancouver commission. If you’ve been reading the paper for the past couple days, you’ll know that he hasn’t been eager to talk to me. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that […]
October 19, 2017 5:32 pm
Mayor Leavitt stands by Kris Greene endorsement
According to Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, Port Commission Candidate Kris Greene “can bring this community together to lead the Port of Vancouver into our future.” At least that’s what he says in a Greene campaign ad while standing next to Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas. The Port race between Greene and Don Orange has been unusually […]
October 19, 2017 11:06 am
Vicki Kraft will help you get a grant from a budget that doesn’t exist (yet)
When the Washington Legislature concluded the last of three special session over the summer they failed to pass a two-year capital budget, which would have provided $4 billion in funding for projects across the state. But state Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, remains optimistic about the prospects of a capital budget being passed in the relatively […]
October 13, 2017 1:45 pm
Moms protest gun violence at Herrera Beutler’s office
In Wednesday’s afternoon chill, about 65 people from Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America gathered outside Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s Vancouver office to demand better protection from gun violence. The protest was silent and concluded when 50 participants lay down in front of Herrera Beutler’s office to signify the 93 Americans killed by gun violence […]
October 12, 2017 3:16 pm
Cox publicly apologizes to Councilor Burkman
As promised, former mayoral candidate Steven Cox attended the Vancouver City Council meeting Oct. 9 and apologized to Councilor Jack Burkman. “I sacrificed myself to the altar of truth and honesty,” Cox said Monday. “I falsely accused you of wrongdoing and you were not wrong.” Cox accused Burkman of violating his First Amendment rights during […]
October 11, 2017 10:04 am
Could Jack Burkman mix-up finally be over?
The Jack Burkman curse has struck again. An ad soliciting information about the death of Seth Rich — a Democratic National Committee staffer who was fatally shot in 2016 — ran on MSNBC Oct. 6. The ad, with Russian subtitles, shows it was paid for by Jack Burkman. A Seth Rich conspiracy ad just ran […]
October 10, 2017 10:52 am
Even prominent political donor David Nierenberg doesn’t like all the money in the port race
David Nierenberg isn’t a guy who has a problem with money in politics. The Camas investor and philanthropist has been a generous donor to political candidates (mostly Republicans) and causes. In 2012, he was the biggest donor to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney from the Portland metro area, according to an Oregonian article. But Nierenberg […]
October 6, 2017 11:20 am
Republicans hesitantly support gun control
I’ve spoken to Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground’s office three times in the last two days about gun control, an issue that has permeated the nation this week in the wake of yet another mass shooting. At each instance in lieu of a stance, I’ve been told the representative will review any gun control bill if it […]
October 5, 2017 2:06 pm
Marc Boldt will answer a reporter’s question, even if it’s from ClarkCountyToday.com
Pretty much everyday I visit ClarkCountyToday.com. It’s a pet project of David Madore, a former county councilor who lost reelection last year after a tumultuous time in office. I check it everyday because I’m curious to see how the website, which appears to have no ads, is operating. I want to see what they’re covering […]
September 28, 2017 5:07 pm