Month: December 2011
Are some utility rate payers getting soaked?
As many of you are aware, the Vancouver City Council started its marathon afternoon of meetings at 4 p.m. with a discussion on utility rate hikes. Toward the end of the […]
Farewell, Mr. Mayor
Mike Ciraulo announced Monday that he will not seek re-election as Battle Ground’s mayor. But have no fear, Ciraulo fans, Mike plans to stay on the council as a member. In […]
If the fates allow
Through the years we all will be together / If the fates allow / Hang a shining star upon the highest bough / And have yourself a merry little Christmas […]
Pay their fair share
Commissioner Tom Mielke hasn’t been shy in voicing his displeasure at the county paying for regional public health services. Last year, when the commissioners passed a 1 percent property tax increase […]
Seniors give their two cents on half-cent sales tax increase
Here is a guest post from demographics reporter Paris Achen, who, among other topics, covers senior citizen issues: While Gov. Chris Gregoire faces a steep challenge in passing her proposal for […]
If you write it, they won’t listen
Regarded as one of the best family law attorneys around, Scott Horenstein gets paid a lot of money to give advice. That doesn't mean he's receptive to receiving advice, even when […]
If you write it, they won't listen
Regarded as one of the best family law attorneys around, Scott Horenstein gets paid a lot of money to give advice. That doesn't mean he's receptive to receiving advice, even when […]
Mullets cropping up in the ‘Couve (‘Couv)
I don't know if y'all saw it, but I had a story in Monday's paper (posted online Wednesday) that involved me visiting the Southwest Washington SWAT team for one blast […]
Mullets cropping up in the 'Couve ('Couv)
I don't know if y'all saw it, but I had a story in Monday's paper (posted online Wednesday) that involved me visiting the Southwest Washington SWAT team for one blast […]