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California dreamin' on such a winter's day? Not quite

At the monthly gathering of the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council last week, the first part of the meeting was about as interesting as this sentence. But then talk turned […]

California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day? Not quite

At the monthly gathering of the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council last week, the first part of the meeting was about as interesting as this sentence. But then talk turned […]

Stuff Pat Campbell says, Vol. 1

Councilor Pat Campbell had an interesting time trying to rid himself of an unwanted board assignment on Monday... with no success. Campbell, who has been serving as the council's representative on […]

Washougal, Camas reconcile board appointments

The same night the Vancouver City Council removed Councilwoman Jeanne Stewart from the C-Tran board, the Washougal City Council removed Councilwoman Molly Coston from the Regional Transportation Council. But unlike […]

Leavitt thanks Stewart for leaving quietly

For two years running, the council assignments to boards and commissions have been contentious, and this year, the removal of Councilor Jeanne Stewart from the C-Tran board was particularly tense. But, […]

Council reacts to Arizona shootings

Before standing for the Pledge of Allegiance Monday, Mayor Tim Leavitt called for those at the city council meeting to take a moment of silence to recognize Saturday's tragedy in […]

Commissioner Boldt to President Boldt?

Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt may one day become President Boldt. No, not that president. Boldt was elected secretary/treasurer of the Washington State Association of Counties. He'll serve in the position for […]

Mielke downsizes, now has only eight vehicles

Tom Mielke will serve as chairman of the Board of County Commissioners this year, taking over the duty from Commissioner Steve Stuart. Besides running meetings, the chairman doesn't have to […]

Neighborhood notes: Dognapped!

As City Hall reporter, I have the pleasure of receiving nearly-daily deliveries of neighborhood association meeting notes. Typically, they're a bit yawns-ville, but every now and then I learn something […]

Save water, but not too much?

During a presentation to the Vancouver City Council Monday about an expansion of water lines out to the east side of town, several councilors asked Public Works Director Brian Carlson […]

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