Author: Lauren Ellenbecker
Kent continues to circulate false election fraud theory
On Tucker Carlson Tonight, 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, continued to perpetuate the erroneous conspiracy theory that spurred the violent Jan. 6 Capitol rampage. Kent claimed the 2020 presidential […]
Republican congressional debate fervor
Hundreds of people waited outside in the 80-degree weather Tuesday evening to see their favorite candidate. The event, a congressional debate at Vancouver RV Inn Style, spotlighted 3rd Congressional District candidates […]
Efforts to improve city staff, volunteer safety moves forward
Vancouver City Council unanimously approved of minor changes to its city code Monday that would protect government officials, staff and volunteers from targeted noise-related incidences. A second reading and public hearing […]
State union group presents its support for candidates
The state’s “voice of labor” showed its support for a handful of Southwest Washington’s candidates vying for political office, including the highly contested seat in Congress. On Saturday, the Washington State […]
Herrera Beutler’s take on infant formula bills
As political officials attempt to tackle the U.S.’s infant formula scarcity, Southwest Washingtonians are closely watching Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s decisions to address the issue. Formula shortages ensued after product recalls […]
Will list of 3rd District candidates shrink or grow?
The race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is not lacking competitors. Nearly a dozen individuals announced their candidacy in the past year. This roster, albeit overwhelmingly long, may change next […]
U.S. Senators comment on leaked draft opinion on abortion case
Senate Democrats gathered Tuesday at the Capitol to call for unity in upholding protections for reproductive rights. The political leaders, including Washington’s Sen. Patty Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell, made their […]
Kent campaign strife
Recently released screenshots of a text exchange between a 3rd Congressional District candidate's campaign staffers shed light on conflict simmering behind the scenes. Red Voice Media, a right-wing blog, published messages […]
Mysterious apple thrower seeks forgiveness
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is running for her sixth term in Congress, a move that has received the expected deluge of both support and critiques. Surprisingly, though, Vancouver’s mysterious […]
Petroleum markets, unduly pump prices
Gas prices remain high in Washington despite oil prices decreasing. Although the world market was strained by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, post-pandemic demand increases, and a weakened supply chain and production […]