Month: November 2012

Marij-what-now?

There's been sooooo much talk about pot lately, and not just because voters approved I-502. Rather, it's because the Board of Clark County Commissioners and Vancouver City Council has been taking […]

The Power of Santa

Recently a group of community leaders and children came together for a performance of "When Christmas Comes to Town," to promote a holiday toy drive for the Children's Center. It's an […]

A Civil Bet

Clark County Public Works Director Pete Capell donned the green garb of shame during a meeting of Clark County commissioners Tuesday morning. The gear was the result of a losing bet […]

The Mielke way is most affordable

In an interview last week, Clark County Commissioner Tom Mielke said he was grateful for the support he received in the November election. “I’m honored by it,” Mielke said. “Especially, I […]

“All Politics is Local” national finalist for best political blog (again)

We are pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, our little blog has been named one of the best in the country by Editor & Publisher. Finalists […]

"All Politics is Local" national finalist for best political blog (again)

We are pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, our little blog has been named one of the best in the country by Editor & Publisher. Finalists […]

Taxman Jack

Here is Jack: Here is Jack's house: From the Clark County Assessor's Office, taken in 2007 Since the Vancouver City Council voted Monday to increase the property tax levy by 1 percent, let's […]

Madore enters the inner sanctum

Clark County Commissioner-elect David Madore got his first peek behind the curtain of county government this week as he was welcomed into an executive session on Wednesday. And yes, the county […]

C-Tran riders not “Stoopid”

Apparently, Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt wasn't just speaking for himself when he said this at Tuesday's C-Tran board meeting: "Who in the world are 311 and Slightly Stoopid?" The two reggae-flavored bands […]

C-Tran riders not "Stoopid"

Apparently, Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt wasn't just speaking for himself when he said this at Tuesday's C-Tran board meeting: "Who in the world are 311 and Slightly Stoopid?" The two reggae-flavored bands […]

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