Author: Katy Sword
Council to consider animal limits without supportive data
Come May, new limits on domestic animals in the city of Vancouver may be in place. The Planning Commission proposed restricting the combined number of animals to 10, potentially ending a […]
Not all rules go out the window during campaign season
The first campaign sign has appeared in front of City Hall, signaling the beginning of overcrowded medians and freeway ramps. While enforcement is voluntary, a quick reminder that political signs do […]
Sen. Cantwell to Zinke: Withdraw park fee increase proposal
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has renewed her battle with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. Cantwell has previously criticized Zinke for neglecting to approve an offshore drilling exemption for Washington’s coast, as […]
Vancouver councilors speak against Oregon tolling plan
Oregon Department of Transportation Project Manager for Value Pricing Feasibility Analysis Judith Gray stopped by Monday’s city council workshop to provide an update on the project and answer any questions. Councilor […]
Herrera Beutler’s tolling amendment fails to move forward
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, proposed an amendment last year intended to prevent Oregon from using federal funding to establish tolls. “None of the funds made available by this Act […]
Seniors ask Herrera Beutler for responsible gun legislation
Yesterday tens of thousands of students nationwide participated in a national walk out to protest a lack of gun regulation and continued gun violence. Hundreds of students in Clark County […]
Salary review begins with little public knowledge
With three meetings under their belt, the Salary Review Commission has essentially operated in the dark. The commission has an important job. It is responsible for setting the salaries for mayor, […]
Vancouver mayor demands more local input on tolling plan
Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle is taking Oregon’s consideration of tolling into her own hands. McEnerny-Ogle serves on the 25-member Portland Metro Area Value Pricing Advisory Committee, which most recently met Feb. 29. […]
Anti-fascist group creates parody Joey Gibson candidate site
In case you missed it, Joey Gibson is running for U.S. Senate. Yes, I do mean the same Joey Gibson who founded the conservative group Patriot Prayer and is often […]
No, the NRA hasn’t given $95,000 to Jaime Herrera Beutler (directly anyway)
There’s a rumor going around that Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has received a total of $95,000 in contributions from the National Rifle Association. The figure appears to be first […]