Author: Jack Heffernan
COVID-19 gives awareness proclamations new feel
We don’t often cover proclamations at public meetings declaring (insert here) Day or (insert here) Month. That’s not to say that they aren’t important to raise awareness or reduce stigma about […]
Camas mayor in self-quarantine after Spain trip
Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell has, one might say, a global perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic after a family vacation to Spain. McDonnell, his wife and four children left two weeks ago, […]
Clark County may emulate Vancouver camping laws
The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office gave a legal thumbs up to Vancouver’s anti-camping ordinance, suggesting it could be a model for a county policy. The prosecuting attorney’s office was asked […]
County councilors attend NACo conference in D.C.
In lieu of meetings at the Public Service Center this week, Clark County councilors conducted business in a much larger setting --- the nation’s capital. Council Chair Eileen Quiring and Councilors […]
Finn seeks to lift Woodland priorities in Cowlitz County
This time next year, Will Finn would like to be in position to elevate Woodland priorities in Cowlitz County. He won’t know the specific position, though, for a few months. Finn, […]
Own an equestrian facility? Better have a soundproof barn.
In light of horse owners’ recent complaints about the Clark County code, and as the county expresses interest in changing it, one requirement might be easier than others to buck. Horse […]
Clark County councilor witnesses newsy day in L.A.
Los Angeles, both for a major annual celebration and a shocking tragedy, was the site of much national news Sunday, and a Clark County official was there for it. Clark County […]
UAW strike against GM forces Clark County to pivot
A labor standoff last year between General Motors and the United Auto Workers cost the company billions of dollars and left tens of thousands of workers without paychecks for several […]
I-976, 179th Street and ‘gloomy head nods’
After Initiative 976 passed, the Clark County Council consulted its legislative lobbyist about the measure’s potential impact on a premier county transportation project. Councilors didn’t seem to like what they […]
Clark County Council hears drag queen library program debate
It was expected to be a routine, brief approval of previously allocated funds shortly before a Clark County Council meeting. Instead, councilors on Tuesday were presented drag queen performance photos, […]