Author: Katy Sword
Maureen McGoldrick finally responded to my interview request
With each candidate, we try to offer an initial introduction to the community. When filing week wrapped up May 18, we at the Columbian had a plethora of new candidates […]
Sen. Cantwell continues push for firefighting tools
The most recent Wildfire Forecast was released on June 1 by the National Interagency Fire Center and the news for Washington wasn't ideal. The forecast showed precipitation is down which means […]
The Gillespies, a primer
Since starting at the Columbian, I’m mistaken for Katie Gillespie on a weekly basis. It makes sense, we’re both millennial, female reporters who were among the thousands and thousands of […]
Cantwell asks Trump to help reduce fuel costs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., teamed up with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Wednesday to ask President Donald Trump to take action. Their specific request is this: pressure the Organization of […]
Turlay gets his debate on climate change, kind of
At Monday's citizen forum, four residents used the opportunity to advocate for a climate action plan. The citizens referred to Bellingham, which recently adopted a resolution to strive for 100 percent […]
2018 candidate filings follow trend
The first day of filing week is in the books and, for the most part, every candidate we expected to formalize their candidacy put in their paperwork with the Secretary of […]
Liz Pike calls for Clark County GOP chair to resign
With candidate filings less than a week away, partisan politics are already hot. It’s also evident that the local Clark County Republican Party remains fractured. Some members continue to call for […]
The Turlays have an email issue
Today we ran a story about Councilor Bill Turlay and how he is confused about email. Specifically distinguishing between his personal and private accounts. As he said, “I just hit the computer, and […]
Long lands two substantial endorsements
Democrat Carolyn Long has picked up two heavy-weight endorsements in her attempt to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground. Long announced endorsements from Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and former […]
Washington Senators challenge FCC again
Washington's Democratic U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray are continuing to challenge the Federal Communications Commission, and by proxy Sinclair Broadcasting. This time they joined 20 other Senators, including Oregon's Senators […]