Author: Jack Heffernan
Clark County claims CARES Act funding shortchange
Clark County is claiming that it should receive more than three times its initial allotment of CARES Act funding from the state of Washington. The county has received $26,867,500 in the […]
Blom, Bowerman talk roads, not past
The Republican candidate for a Clark County Council seat began her campaign in earnest Friday by focusing on her small business background and roads. The announcement signaled a desire, at […]
No, Eileen Quiring is not moving to North Carolina
The Clark County Council chair is marrying someone from North Carolina. But unlike singer James Taylor, Carolina is not in her mind. Earlier this month, Council Chair Eileen Quiring filed a […]
County concerned about state’s CARES Act deadline
A state-imposed CARES Act funding deadline is causing some raised eyebrows from local governments like Clark County. The county has been scheduled to receive $26,867,500 in the federal aid approved by […]
Battle Ground seeks more control on reopening
Battle Ground officials are asking the state for more of a say in how the city reopens. Mayor Adrian Cortes penned a letter to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee as state and […]
Finn nudges Cowlitz County to file reopening petition
Woodland’s top elected official is prodding Cowlitz County to begin the reopening process outlined last week by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, albeit reluctantly. Mayor Will Finn wrote an email Sunday to […]
Clark County Council meets for nothing (sort of)
The Clark County Council met this week for nothing, at least publicly. But councilors didn’t just call into the teleconference for the calming hold music. Each Wednesday, councilors typically meet for […]
Medvigy makes false martial law claim
Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy falsely claimed in a video this week that Washington is operating under martial law. He immediately clarified his claim in the same video. Medvigy posted the […]
Time to review the Clark County charter
Six years after voters reshaped Clark County government, it’s time to review how it’s going. Voters approved the county home rule charter, which added two county councilors and gave the county […]
More details [redacted] on county manager’s departure
Details of former Clark County Manager Shawn Henessee’s resignation are at your fingertips. You just can’t see them. Remember last month, when Henessee resigned? Maybe not, as the deluge of coronavirus […]