Author: Stephanie Rice
Turlay jealous that Leavitt got time with Inslee
Vancouver City Councilor Bill Turlay, who is running for mayor, was upset to learn in a July 24 Columbian article that Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt would be spending time with Gov. Jay […]
NYT article on CRC touches nerves in DC
Earlier this month, my husband and I were part of a 12-member relay team that finished Ragnar Northwest Passage, a 196-mile trek from Blaine to Whidbey Island. We were in […]
Local man’s “Biden defense” makes “The Daily Show”
As reporter Paris Achen reported earlier this month, a Vancouver man who pleaded not guilty to illegally discharging a firearm said he was following the advice of Vice President Joe […]
Who loves Topper?
Well, it wouldn't be a proper campaign season without sign drama, but two types of signs reek of desperation. Councilor Jack Burkman posted this photo on Facebook over the weekend: Yes, "Burkman: […]
Leavitt flexes for Inslee
On July 26, Gov. Jay Inslee finished his day in Vancouver by shooting hoops with Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt at the Boys & Girls Club at the Jim Parsley Community […]
Women endorsed by women & Republicans endorsed by Republicans
And now, a guest post by state political reporter Stevie Mathieu, who wrote a profile of a new political action committee, H-Roc, in January: A political action committee aimed at supporting […]
Firefighters don’t take a stand in Stewart race
The Vancouver Firefighters Union has endorsed Anne McEnerny-Ogle in her bid to defeat Councilor Jeanne Harris and Councilor Jack Burkman in his re-election effort, but is staying quiet about Councilor […]
NYT: Leavitt and Hales have “picked up the ball” after CRC collapse
The New York Times published an article Tuesday on the failed Columbia River Crossing headlined, "Washington and Oregon Cities Try to Evade Political Jam to Build a Bridge." The gist of […]
Five out of seven city councilors agree to play by the rules
On Monday, the Vancouver City Council outdid themselves: They couldn't even all agree to adopt a basic set of guidelines on how to behave. Mayor Tim Leavitt's idea for a "council […]
Play ball!
On Saturday, Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart and Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt led teams in a celebrity kickball match at Luke Jensen Sports Complex to benefit the Dream Big Community […]