Author: Jake Thomas
‘If we just go with a message of ‘no tolls’ that’s probably just going to be a losing position’
In September, the Clark County council sent a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission expressing concerns that the state’s plans to put tolls on Interstate 5 and 205 would burden […]
Kris Greene and Justin Forsman team up after the election
Here’s a feel-good political story. Remember Port of Vancouver commissioner candidate Kris Greene? Remember Vancouver City Council candidate Justin Forsman? Well, they both lost pretty bad in their bids for office. Despite […]
Annette Cleveland signs onto key piece of Senate Democrats’ agenda
On Thursday, Washington’s Senate Democrats, which now control the chamber, issued a press release previewing the 2018 legislative agenda that includes bills banning bump stocks, preventing price gouging of prescription […]
County council opts not to give employees and extra day off for holidays
Clark County Council Chair Marc Boldt wants to give county employees an extra day off for the holidays to say thanks for their work. But the rest of the council […]
Who or what’s to blame for mill job loses? Two state legislators disagree
Last week, the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas announced it will shed up to 300 jobs. Two state legislators who represent the area gave two differing statements regarding the news. On Nov. […]
Sen. Annette Cleveland gets a new chair appointment under the new Senate majority
Last week’s elections resulted in the return of one-party rule to Olympia after Democrat Manka Dhingra prevailed in a special election to fill a vacated state Senate seat previously occupied […]
Local GOP electeds make pick for Pike’s replacement
The first ballots for Washington state legislative races won’t be cast until the August primary, but the local GOP establishment has already made their pick for who should succeed state […]
Ann Rivers gets a new committee assignment
Republican Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, has been appointed to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. In a press statement issued on election day, Rivers, who helped craft […]
Vancouver, B.C.’s port race looks strangely similar to Vancouver, Wash.
The race for port commissioner in Vancouver, British Columbia looks strangely similar to the same race in Vancouver, Wash. At least that’s the takeaway from a recent campaign mailer from the […]
The state AG isn’t investigating Don Orange
Last week, The Columbian had a story about the behind-the-scene efforts to remove Port of Vancouver commissioner candidate Don Orange from the ballot. Relying on leaked emails, we revealed how […]