All Politics is Local
Here is Temple Lentz’s candidate questionnaire
During election season, The Columbian sends out to some candidates a questionnaire asking about some of the issues they’ll face in elected office. It’s sort of like a take-home test, and we do it to give candidates enough time and space to fully hash out and communicate their ideas. In the race for Clark County […]
October 19, 2018 12:05 pm
Jiles loses endorsement of Clark County Democratic Women
Damion Jiles, a candidate for Washington Legislature, has lost the endorsement of Clark County Democratic Women in response to revelations by The Columbian that he was subject to two restraining orders by two different women years ago. Katie Jolma, president of Clark County Democratic Women, said that her group had a special meeting last week […]
October 19, 2018 10:32 am
Herrera Beutler backed by law enforcement
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has received the backing of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. The organization represents 2,600 police officers state-wide. An endorsement letter sent last week cites Herrera Beutler’s support of legislation that creates federal penalty for injuring or killing police officers. “Your dedication for public safety has shown our members […]
October 15, 2018 3:10 pm
Oregon governor will talk about replacing I-5 bridge, but has conditions
During the final debate between the Democratic and Republican party candidates for Oregon governor discussed issues with direct bearing on Clark County residents: replacing the Interstate 5 bridge, tolls and light rail. During the debate (around the 42-minute mark), both Democratic Gov. Kate Brown and her Republican challenger state Rep. Knute Buehler said they supported replacing […]
October 10, 2018 5:06 pm
Jiles keeps party endorsement
Damion Jiles, a Democratic candidate for state representative, will keep his party’s endorsement despite revelations that two different women filed two different restraining orders against him over a decade ago. Under Washington state’s loose party structure, candidates can pick their party affiliation. But the local and state branches of the party choose what candidates to […]
October 9, 2018 5:10 pm
Herrera Beutler on “ultra liberal” plot to stop Washington residents from driving
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has said in the past she’s against Initiative 1631 because it would stifle the economy. But during a chat on a conservative radio show last week, Herrera Beutler took her view on the initiative to the next level. “This is me being, I’m not even going to say being cynical, being realistic. […]
October 9, 2018 12:43 pm
An issue of attendance
Somehow the question of who will attend what debate, forum, or speaking event has become one of many campaign issues for the 3rd Congressional District. It started in earnest when Democrat Carolyn Long called for incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, to agree to a debate rather than the traditional town hall format. So […]
October 5, 2018 3:14 pm
Veneman talks homelessness, light rail, marijuana, park fees on CVTV
Earlier this week, the internet was treated to a video of Elisabeth Veneman interacting with another human being. Since announcing her challenge to Clark County Councilor Julie Olson, a fellow Republican, Veneman hasn’t agreed to an interview with The Columbian and still hasn’t responded to a list of questions about how she would govern on […]
October 4, 2018 1:52 pm
Don Benton takes a trip to Hawaii, violates Hatch Act on the way?
Former Washington state senator and Clark County Environmental Services department head Don Benton is in the news again. Unrelated to his controversial appointment to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Selective Service System (of which he now serves as director despite his lack of military experience), the politician from Clark County — also known for sharing a Filet-O-Fish sandwich […]
September 26, 2018 10:01 am
It’s her debate, you can come if you want to
A lack of debates quickly became a campaign issue in the race for the 3rd Congressional District. So much so that one of the candidates is hosting a debate of their own. The candidates — Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Carolyn Long — participated in the first of two forums last week. The turnout in Woodland was overwhelming. […]
September 25, 2018 5:36 pm