Author: Stephanie Rice
New political action committee backed by familiar names
The first negative campaign flier is out for Vancouver council and mayoral races. It was paid for by a new political action committee, Vancouver Vitality, which is backed by familiar […]
Leavitt takes it off (again) for charity
Second Step Housing had another charity fashion show on Thursday. We all know what happened in 2011 when Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt was on the catwalk. Oops, he did it again. Debby Dover, […]
Our apologies to Vancouver & Clark County officials
Well, this is awkward. Here we've been making fun of the Vancouver City Council for failing to all agree on a council compact that essentially says "don't be a jerk or […]
Misplaced anger over superintendent’s private shower
Well, someone was upset about the superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools getting a private shower, and obviously wasn't sure how to express his or her anger: I know this whole "freeholder" […]
Building industry offers suggestions for filling out ballots
The Building Industry Association of Clark County has picked its favorite candidates on the November ballot. Here's who they endorse, according to a news release from executive director Avaly Scarpelli: Vancouver Mayor: Tim […]
City, county parks divorce about to be final
At the end of Monday's council meeting, Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes gave an update on efforts to salvage the Vancouver-Clark County Parks and Recreation department: They haven't worked, and […]
Larson and Leavitt, Part II
This morning, conservative talk show host Lars Larson emailed Vancouver Mayor (and civil engineer) Tim Leavitt, as he's done before when he notices something in the city he doesn't like. […]
City putting premium on new parks director?
Nah. Just a mistake on the city's website. Still, such an amusing error should not go unnoticed. Check out the listed salary for the new parks and rec director! I posted this […]
He’s back behind the wheel
Hey, look who Editor Lou Brancaccio ran into Friday outside of The Columbian, where a crew from Nutter Corp. has been working on roads as part of the city's waterfront […]
Stewart returns campaign donation from Herman’s wife
At the Aug. 12 meeting of the Vancouver City Council, regular attendee and Columbia River Crossing critic Steve Herman took the unusual step of asking the council to dismiss a […]