Author: Lauren Ellenbecker
Herrera Beutler suggests strategy to avoid bridge tolling
The topic surrounding tolling the Interstate 5 and 205 is back at the forefront. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, submitted a letter to Governor Jay Inslee Wednesday about potentially delaying […]
Jaime Herrera Beutler addresses perceived police reform “craze”
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, introduced bipartisan legislation to continue funding to help support rural policing for 10 years yet included a biased spin on the matter. The Community Oriented […]
Jaime Herrera Beutler mailer claims police reform hindered investigations
Glossy mailers from Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, landed in residents’ mailboxes claiming that recent police reform laws prevented officers from pursuing and detaining the alleged killer of a […]
Consider civic engagement in the new year
As 2021 comes to an end, it’s impossible to ignore the year of dizzying U.S. politics that was at the forefront of our lives. Throughout the year, political leaders continued to […]
Recent remanding of commission appointment highlights need for diversity
The Vancouver City Council’s discussion Monday regarding the appointment of a new member to its planning commission reemphasized the need for diversity in positions of power. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Glover […]
Congressional district candidates’ views on COVID-19 mandates
As the Biden administration emphasizes the need to bolster vaccine requirements in light of the coronavirus’s omicron variant, political leaders are projecting how the guidelines will impact Americans. More than 61 […]
Washington senator emphasizes advocating for Indigenous rights
On Nov. 26, or Native American Heritage Day, Washington Sen. Patty Murray emphasized the importance of continuing to advocate for the state’s tribal communities past the commemorative holiday. The holiday follows […]
“The Lars Larson Show” debate contains predictable responses on policy from candidates
Lars Larson hosted a debate on his conservative talk show between two candidates running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, and Brent Hennrich, D-Vancouver, discussed their visions for Southwest […]
JHB opposes foreign contributions in state and local elections after FEC news
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to prohibit foreign contributions in elections. The bill would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to ban contributions from foreign nationals […]
Herrera Beutler asks Inslee to block Oregon’s tolling plans
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Tuesday asking him to pledge to block Oregon’s plan to toll the I-5 and I-205 bridges. Herrera Beutler […]