Month: December 2020
Ceremonies mark new start, with a few rollovers
Swearing-in ceremonies this week for new Clark County elected officials seemed like a fitting sign of hope for the new year — and challenges that remain. By now, those who regularly […]
McEnerny-Ogle to launch reelection campaign
Anne McEnerny-Ogle is wasting no time in 2021. The Vancouver mayor will formally announce her reelection campaign at noon on New Year’s Day, in an online event that will also feature […]
Camas to review equity in city government
Camas has initiated a two-year process of reviewing equity, diversity and inclusion in city government. The city Council on Monday appointed councilmembers Greg Anderson, Ellen Burton and Bonnie Carter to an […]
Herrera Beutler is on board with bigger relief checks
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is on board with increasing direct payments to individuals as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package, joining the unlikely alliance of House Democrats and President Donald […]
Clark County election expenses rise due to turnout
The Nov. 3 general election cost Clark County a bit more than anticipated, largely the result of a surge in voter turnout. Included in the county’s most recent supplemental budget is […]
Congresswoman calls for more car commuters in I-5 bridge planning
Won’t somebody think of the automobiles? According to Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, we ought to be. The congresswoman penned a letter this week calling for more car commuter representation […]
It’s almost election season … again.
Another election is coming up, roughly three short months after a pretty publicized one. A special election will be held Feb. 9. It includes two resolutions in the Camas School District […]
Herrera Beutler expects a Biden inauguration, but won’t call him president-elect
Asked if she acknowledges Joe Biden's presidential win, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, responded through a spokesman that she expects Biden to be inaugurated. But she stopped short of […]
Fireworks and the 2020 ‘dumpster fire’
A lot of people offered a lot of opinions ahead of this week’s decision by the Clark County Council to limit fireworks sales and use, but one comment probably captured […]
Sen. Rivers elected Republican caucus chair
Sen. Ann Rivers was unanimously elected as the new caucus chair of the Washington Senate Republicans Wednesday. Rivers, serving a third 4-year term as senator of the state’s 18th Legislative District, […]