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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 […]
County eyes free parks parking for disabled vets
The Clark County Council is looking at providing free parking to some disabled veterans at county parks. Lindsey Hueer, senior policy analyst for the county, said the council was approached […]
County council headed to court over new district map
On Wednesday, the Clark County Council approved a long-awaited voting district map. But before the day was over, their decision to adopt the map titled C2 was already headed to […]
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 […]
Tension flare over council redistricting efforts
With the Clark County Council’s deliberations over a new voting district map laboring on, tensions between council members have continued to flare. Wednesday’s public hearing to consider the 04-19-2022 proposed […]
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. [caption id="attachment_10229" align="alignright" width="600"] Democratic U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell, left, and Patty Murray of […]
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 […]
Council approves rules of procedure without changes to absences
A revised Rules of Procedure was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Clark County Council following a public hearing but without the additional language on council absences sought by Chair Karen […]