Month: May 2013
Purrr-fect match for Clark County commissioners
While browsing the Humane Society for Southwest Washington's website in search of a potential newsroom cat that my editors have specifically told me I am not to bring in to […]
Another win for Chairman Ganley
The meeting mavens would like to offer up a resolution that Battle Ground City Councilor Bill Ganley be named chairman of every single board he serves on. Not only can the […]
One man’s plan is another man’s fist full of sand
Big hearing coming up June 11 to talk about Clark County Commissioner David Madore's plan to cut away at impact fees for new business developments in the county. The plan would […]
No. 2 at county announces retirement
Reporter Erik Hidle just wrote about how the commissioners may go about finding a replacement for Clark County Administrator Bill Barron, who will retire in September and not wait until his […]
The doctor is back
Dr. Mielke is back. If you’re not familiar with Dr. Mielke, let me bring you up to speed. During a board of health meeting in March 2011, Commissioner Tom Mielke – a […]
Gap-toothed Benton among those airbrushed at taxpayer expense
The Tacoma News Tribune had a story today about state lawmakers who are very particular about their official portraits, and state Sen. Don Benton was among them. The Tribune did […]
Magic Mayor
Oh no. Here we go again. Our topless mayor will be back in the spotlight along with other local single dudes, 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 13th at the Kiggins Theater […]
Vancouver takes it slow with Dubrovnik
The Vancouver City Council, after expressing concerns about being a Sister City to Dubrovnik, Croatia, agreed Monday to start a relationship. However, the council is taking it slow. In a change of plans, […]
No clapping in Mr. Ganley’s class
It's been a good month for public comment in Clark County. First, there was the marathon Clark County commissioners meeting on May 7, where a lengthy public hearing and outrage over […]
Camas pimps its ride
Code enforcement scofflaws take note: Camas has a new tool at its disposal. And it’s four cylinders, two cup holders and one fender of American-molded fiber glass. That’s Mayor Scott Higgins […]