All Politics is Local
Did Sen. Ann Rivers blame a tax hike on Assessor Peter Van Nortwick?
The term “fake news” has pretty much become a way for conservatives to condemn anything they don’t like seeing published. State Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, has slapped two local conservative websites with that label after they accused her of shifting the blame for a spike in property taxes. It all started when a website […]
April 20, 2018 4:40 pm
At the last minute, Clark County re-approves law enforcement agreement with Cowlitz
Clark County sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement officers can still enter the Cowlitz Indian Reservation to respond to calls for services and help maintain law and order. But had the Clark County Council waited one more day that wouldn’t be the case. Last year, the the council approved a renewable agreement with the tribe […]
April 19, 2018 5:37 pm
Council to consider animal limits without supportive data
Come May, new limits on domestic animals in the city of Vancouver may be in place. The Planning Commission proposed restricting the combined number of animals to 10, potentially ending a discussion that began in November 2016. The limit for dogs would stay at three, and residents could have up to five mature cats, hens […]
April 18, 2018 12:17 pm
Not all rules go out the window during campaign season
The first campaign sign has appeared in front of City Hall, signaling the beginning of overcrowded medians and freeway ramps. While enforcement is voluntary, a quick reminder that political signs do come with rules. For example, signs must come down within 15 days of an election. So this Justin Forsman sign outside the downtown Library […]
April 13, 2018 2:37 pm
State Rep. Liz Pike criticizes county council for fireworks ban they’re not considering
When state Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, announced she was dropping out the race for Clark County Council chair she issued a statement noting that she would embark on an “adventure that does not involve elective politics or government agencies.” Apparently that doesn’t mean she won’t show up at Clark County Council meetings to give councilors […]
April 10, 2018 4:48 pm
Glen Morgan files another lawsuit against Democrats in Clark County
Glen Morgan, a conservative activist who has a seemingly Herculean stamina for staring at campaign filings, has set his sites on the Clark County Democratic Central Committee for being horrendously bad at getting its financial reports in on time. Morgan is a Thurston County resident and executive director of the Citizens Alliance for Property Rights. […]
April 6, 2018 4:19 pm
Sen. Cantwell to Zinke: Withdraw park fee increase proposal
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has renewed her battle with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. Cantwell has previously criticized Zinke for neglecting to approve an offshore drilling exemption for Washington’s coast, as well as reducing national monuments and increasing park entrance fees. On Thursday, she sent Zinke yet another letter. Her letter asks Zinke to withdraw […]
April 6, 2018 2:40 pm
Vancouver councilors speak against Oregon tolling plan
Oregon Department of Transportation Project Manager for Value Pricing Feasibility Analysis Judith Gray stopped by Monday’s city council workshop to provide an update on the project and answer any questions. Councilor Ty Stober said he had so many questions Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle joked she would charge him by the question. The council had plenty. “You can […]
April 5, 2018 4:18 pm
Councilors get an earful over Every 28 Days proclamation
On the first Tuesday of every month the Clark County Council holds its weekly meeting at 6 p.m., presumably so people who work day jobs can attend and offer their councilors their thoughts. This is the first evening meeting the council has held since controversy emerged over Councilors Jeanne Stewart and Eileen Quiring not signing […]
April 4, 2018 4:41 pm
Gillespie still raising more cash than Hoff in race for 18th District House seat
It’s about four months to the August primary election and a Democrat continues to outraise her rival in one of Clark County’s Republican strongholds. Democrat Kathy Gillespie has so far outraised Republican Larry Hoff in the race to replace outgoing state Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas. Gillespie, who previously served on Vancouver Public Schools’ board of […]
March 30, 2018 2:25 pm