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Congresswoman is ‘deeply disappointed’ in the Port of Vancouver
Look, guys. She’s not mad. Just disappointed. In an open statement to the Port of Vancouver’s board of commissioners, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, said she was “deeply disappointed to learn that the Port of Vancouver has yet to take a position on breaching of the Snake River dams.” Herrera Beutler was referring to […]
Gary Medvigy was very diplomatic on the Lars Larson Show
As Gary Medvigy steps up his campaign to retain his seat on the Clark County Council, he made an appearance yesterday on the Lars Larson Show, a local conservative talk show. If you’ve ever listened to the show, then you’ve probably heard its host, Lars Larson, pillory the region’s political leaders. During his appearance on […]
Eileen Quiring wanted the county council to watch a video about teenagers smoking pot
As the Clark County Council moves forward with lifting the ban on recreational cannabis businesses in the unincorporated areas, council Chair Eileen Quiring has been concerned about the kids. During a work session on the topic last month, Quiring, an opponent of lifting the ban, said she wanted to hear from representatives of the juvenile […]
Adrian Cortes is against raising taxes too
Adrian Cortes, a Battle Ground city councilor who is running as a Democrat against Republican Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy, wants you to know that he’s also against raising taxes. In a video Cortes posted to Twitter today, he said this “policy issue probably distinguishes me from my opponent more than many other things.” Does […]
Perez earns caucus endorsement
Diana Perez — one of five people running in what’s turning out to be a crowded race for Vancouver City Council Position 6 — earned a key endorsement Friday evening. The National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington, a group that supports and mentors women candidates for public office, is throwing its clout behind Perez. In […]
What’s Peter Khalil up to?
Since announcing a challenge to U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler last month, the Democratic candidate for Washington’s 3rd Legislative District has been making appearances around the region. In early April, he spoke before the Vancouver City Council about halting fossil fuel infrastructure. He organized volunteers in Centralia, and he held a couple coffee shop meet-and-greets […]
Did you get a Congressional District Census from the RNC?
Two things to know: You’re not alone, and No, it’s not an official U.S. census. Even if the envelope says “DO NOT DESTROY, OFFICIAL DOCUMENT” and the letter opens with a formal-seeming registration code. The 2019 Congressional District Census, commissioned by the Republican National Committee, arrived in many Clark County mailboxes earlier this week. It […]
How many votes did Clark County legislators miss this session
When the Washington Legislature adjourned just before midnight on Sunday, lawmakers were able to finish up a 105-day, budget-writing session on time for the first time in 10 years. To wrap up their work without going into overtime, both chambers had marathon sessions as they worked out legislation on taxing, spending, mental health and many […]
What a report on Washington state’s infrastructure had to say about Clark County
A coalition of local governments and one business group has put out a report outlining the $222 billion in investments in Washington’s highways, bridges, freight rail, ports, rural broadband and energy infrastructure they say will pay dividends locally and nationally. Guess what project the report highlighted in Clark County? Replacing the Interstate 5 bridge connecting […]
What two local Republican legislators had to say about this year’s budget process
On Thursday, legislative Democrats had announced that they had reached a deal on a two-year budget for state government. It’s good news for legislators hoping to finish their work and go home by Sunday, April 28, the last scheduled day for the session. But it’s bad news for anyone who’s interested in seeing or commenting […]