Author: Katy Sword
Vancouver mayor worried about repeating county records blunder
Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle is concerned about “squishy language” included in a new email and social media policy governing the council. McEnerny-Ogle wanted the policy to mandate that councilors keep their […]
Long may debate herself in League of Women Voters event
Carolyn Long announced a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County for 3rd Congressional District candidates today. But it looks like she will be the only […]
Two noteworthy endorsements announced today
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced she received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Friday. The endorsement doesn't come as a surprise given Cantwell has earned Planned Parenthood's backing […]
What do Washington’s leaders think of giving teachers guns?
Earlier this week news broke that the Education Department headed by Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering giving states the ability to use federal funding to purchase guns for teachers. The department […]
Carolyn Long earns another national endorsement
The race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District is garnering more national attention. Democrat Carolyn Long, who's trying to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has racked up another national […]
Clark County Republican Women change leadership
Following the resignation of Stacie Jesser, the Clark County Republican Women were in need of a new president. The organization found its new leader in Brook Pell, who previously served as […]
CCRP Chair addresses that photo from Patriot Prayer rally
U.S. Senate candidate and leader of right-wing provocateur group Patriot Prayer Joey Gibson organized what he called a "freedom rally" touting his campaign in advance of Tuesday's primary. Thousands attended […]
Things Martin Hash says
Most would agree Martin Hash is not the typical candidate. He frequently refers to his pedigree as "the only-ever simultaneously licensed doctor, lawyer, accountant and engineer in the world," when […]
Is Michael Cortney a closeted Democrat?
During the Columbian’s Editorial Board interview, 3rd Congressional District candidate Dorothy Gasque, a Democrat, said if she couldn’t vote for herself, she’d vote for Michael Cortney. Cortney is running as […]
Cantwell raises more than $1 million this quarter
I'll be writing more about the race for U.S. Senate after the primary election, but for those interested in campaign finance, let's take a quick look at Sen. Maria Cantwell's […]