Month: February 2011

Update: Madore accepts Stuart's apology

Update: Here is an e-mail David Madore sent to Steve Stuart on Sunday in response to Stuart's apology. As for Madore's comment about the press making the most of people […]

“Right to farm” can only go so far

So this is the third blog item to describe a Rural Lands Task Force idea that didn't go over well with commissioners, and I apologize. But, hey. They are making it […]

"Right to farm" can only go so far

So this is the third blog item to describe a Rural Lands Task Force idea that didn't go over well with commissioners, and I apologize. But, hey. They are making it […]

Mayors join forces to fight sprawl

You've got to hand it to the Rural Lands Task Force. They are not afraid to dream big. First, they suggested 2,500-square-foot temporary roadside stands, which are currently allowed to […]

A day with the Vancouver City Council

You'll see me on The Columbian's message boards, saying that a city council "retreat" ain't no day at the spa. Take last Friday's nine hour retreat... seven local politicians discussing […]

Stacee Sellers gets handsy

For $200 you can get a 90-minute signature massage in the comfort of your D.C. area hotel room from former Washougal Mayor Stacee Sellers. The former Clark County mayor known for […]

Local lookalikes

When chatting in the newsroom recently, a reporter posed an interesting question. “Don’t you think Jim Jacks looks like Kenneth from 30 Rock?” She was referring to state Rep. Jim Jacks, D-Vancouver, […]

Getting steamed over biomass

The idea of biomass is to truck in forest byproducts that burn at a super high heat, creating steam heating power. Depending on who you ask, and right now that's […]

With friends like these …

We know Clark County is the lead plaintiff in the suit against the federal government over a decision to allow the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to take land into trust near […]

That’s ‘Mayor Cupcake’ to you

Battle Ground Mayor Mike Ciraulo has a new nickname but it has nothing to do with his role in city government or job as a division chief for Clark County […]

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