Author: Jake Thomas
Elisabeth Veneman says she was mocked while trying to order pizza
It was a beautiful day at the Ridgefield Fourth of July parade as people gathered to celebrate and eat pizza. But little did Elisabeth Veneman, a Republican candidate for Clark […]
Marc Boldt steps up fundraising after hiring campaign treasurer
With some help from an old ally, Clark County Council Chair Marc Boldt has come into compliance with an order from the state’s elections watchdog that requires him to hire […]
Rumpeltes: council not involved with county operations
Interim Clark County Manager Jim Rumpeltes is a staid presence at county council meetings, often only making a few remarks at the end. But at yesterday’s meeting, he made a […]
Eileen Quiring is far ahead of her opponents in the council chair race
It’s three months until Washington’s August primary election, and Clark County Councilor Eileen Quiring seems to have a head start in the race for Clark County Council chair. Quiring, a Republican, […]
Glen Morgan strikes again in Clark County (Updated)
A conservative activist has filed lawsuits against two local Democratic politicians alleging that they violated the state’s campaign finance laws. Sound familiar? It should if you’ve been following the story of […]
Tanisha Harris had a good day on Thursday
Democrat Tanisha Harris has landed a significant endorsement in her bid to unseat state Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver. Harris, a Court Appointed Special Advocate program specialist with the YWCA Clark County, […]
In Washington, candidates’ names are randomly listed on the ballot. What does this say about voters?
Each year, after candidates officially file for political office in Washington, they perform a ritual intended to bring a little more fairness to an uncontrollable aspect of modern elections. After making […]
49th Legislative Democrats still together after deregistering with state [Updated]
Earlier this year, the 49th Legislative District Democrats made the unusual decision to deregister as a political committee with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission. What prompted the dissolution of the committee […]
When the community cat program was “Kitty McNuggets”
Clark County Council has passed an ordinance creating a “Kitty McNuggets” program. Well, maybe if your understanding of the world is still shaped by political ads from 2016. Last week, the county council […]
Lynda Wilson didn’t think WSDOT’s “U Suck” sign was very funny
State Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, wants to know how Washington State Department of Transportation uses the phrase “U Suck” in its training. On Friday, Wilson sent a letter to Roger Millar, […]