Politics
Stuart rocks out, Clark County style
Last week I wrote about Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt and his love of the Clark County Fair. But there are two commissioners who were born and raised in Clark […]
Suits and a Drag (Queen)
The Suits and a Keg event drew some attention last week when The Columbian reported the Washington State Human Rights Commission was investigating the guy-oriented fundraiser. A complaint filed against the […]
The Thrill of the Fight
I billed an August 10 meeting on medians as a (polite) fight between Clark County Commissioner Chairman Tom Mielke and Clark County Public Works Director Pete Capell. The meeting, I'm happy […]
She's a survivor
Andrea Damewood went to a Metro meeting today on the Columbia River Crossing. The meeting lasted six hours. SIX HOURS. The Metro folks even took a dinner break, leaving everyone else […]
She’s a survivor
Andrea Damewood went to a Metro meeting today on the Columbia River Crossing. The meeting lasted six hours. SIX HOURS. The Metro folks even took a dinner break, leaving everyone else […]
Merging politics with podcasts and self-promotion
You know what the All Politics Is Local blog needs right now? No, the answer is not more question ledes. The answer: Podcasts! And shameless self-promotion! Columbian government reporter Kathie Durbin […]
Outspoken Washougal councilman rules out 2013 run
Here's a bit of news from Washougal or #ShougWa, as I affectionately call it on Twitter: Washougal councilman Jon Russell told me Wednesday he would not seek reelection when his term […]
Snubs and no shows
No show: I taped my CVTV interview with Vancouver City Council candidates Larry Smith and newcomer Cory Barnes on Tuesday, it'll be on air soon. I was also scheduled to also […]
Can you microchip a snake?
The Vancouver City Council talked about stricter rules on dangerous dogs Monday night, but part of the discussion also moved to dangerous exotic animals. County Animal Control and city attorney staff […]
Equal treatment
Anyone else surprised to learn that the county's code regarding mobile homes was so restrictive it was in violation of state and federal law? Perhaps my perspective is skewed as […]