Author: Staff
Why “Ban the Boom” didn’t make the ballot
During the Vancouver City Council's public hearing on personal fireworks Monday, a few speakers called for a public vote. Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt said he suggested a public vote several months […]
Just the good ol’ boys
With apologies to the late Waylon Jennings, in honor of the county commissioners getting their butts kicked Tuesday by the Court of Appeals, a theme song is in order for […]
Don’t Talk and Tractor
Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt mentioned today at the end of the commissioners' meeting that a record crowd turned out Saturday for Harvest Fun Day at 78th Street Heritage Farm. Of […]
It’s a hard-knock life
As the mother of two young girls, I'd already been planning on attending a performance of the Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy's production of "Annie" next month. But now I will even […]
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Last weekend's "Dancing with the Local Stars," sadly, did not include any local elected officials. Why didn't 2010 winner Vancouver City Councilor Larry Smith step up to try and win […]
Summer Chic with Mayor Hoff
Last Thursday was a busy day for Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, as Columbian reporters spotted him at three events. He went to Frito-Lay to celebrate 40 years of chip making, […]
The allure of fat cats
And now a post from trends reporter Paris Achen: Despite its positive name, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington’s “Big and Beautiful” promotion suggests that overweight cats are less desirable than […]
Well Played, Tom Mielke
Earlier this week, we wrote about how David Madore, a candidate for Clark County Commissioner, can't seem to get over the fact that Commissioner Tom Mielke is staying neutral in […]
Threats of veggie violence move east
In March, we reported about the distribution of this letter in the liberal enclave that is the Hough neighborhood. We suggested the author of the letter target a 'hood that's not […]
"Skip the bridge. Take the tunnel"
And now, a post from transportation reporter Eric Florip: We've heard the calls for a third bridge over the Columbia River. The collector-distributor design. Even a sky tram. Vancouver residents Jennifer […]