Author: Jake Thomas

Brook Pell has had it with Washington and Liz Pike is recruiting candidates

The most recent newsletter for the Clark County Republican Women contained two items that stood out. Brook Pell, a Clark County Republican activist and recent contender for county council, is moving […]

What Washougal’s city attorney said about ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary” cities

Although Initiative 1639 passed with nearly 60 percent of the vote last November, opponents of the gun control measure have turned to local jurisdictions in hopes of preventing it from […]

Why the Clark County GOP has to shut its office

Looking for money to pay off a court judgement, the Clark County Republican Party will close its office off of N.E. Covington Road. But Earl Bowerman, the party’s chair, said […]

No, elections for the charter review commission aren’t this year

Residents of Clark County should just relax about county’s charter review commission — at least for a while. That’s the message contained in a press release sent out Thursday by Clark […]

Why one Clark County lawmaker spoke up about a sex ed bill

When the Legislature is in session, it’s not uncommon for lawmakers to appear before various committees they don’t sit on to speak on behalf of bills they’ve sponsored. But earlier […]

Why Rep. Brandon Vick cares about Seattle’s income tax

State Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, has Seattle and income taxes on his mind this legislative session. Vick has introduced House Bill 1588, which would prevent local governments from implementing a tax […]

County council gets an earful about measles, signs on to vaccine exemption bill

During meetings held this week by the Clark County Council, a reoccurring and unsurprising topic kept coming up: measles. The county’s outbreak of measles has now risen to 42 cases and […]

Fluorescent pink could become the new fluorescent orange

Hunting season might become a little more pink. Under current state law, hunters are required to wear at least 400-square inches of the signature fluorescent orange that’s associated with seasons for […]

A few more things about replacing a county councilor

The process to fill the District 4 vacancy on the Clark County Council has been steadily moving along since Republican Eileen Quiring gave up her old seat earlier this month […]

Brook Pell will seek appointment to Clark County Council

Brook Pell, a Republican Party activist, has announced that she will seek appointment to the open seat on the Clark County Council. Republican Eileen Quiring officially began her term as council […]

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