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 […]