All Politics is Local
Remaining billboard sounds (alarm clock) bells
The election is over and chosen officials — incumbents and fresh faces alike — are already prepared to begin their terms. Still, former candidates’ signs remain scattered throughout neighborhoods and […]
Tension lingers after city’s forum reduction
The Vancouver City Council on Monday voted to limit its community forums, theoretically to improve future public communication. Policy revisions outline that the city council will dedicate at least four evenings […]
JHB provides final remarks on House floor
On Tuesday, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler spoke on the House floor for the last time, providing a farewell to the role she filled since 2010. It was sentimental. Herrera Beutler began by […]
City plans to limit community forums
Those who often tune into Vancouver City Council’s weekly meetings can likely predict when its community forums will veer off course with diatribes entrenched in conspiracies. City officials can, too, and […]
Rare council configuration approves tax increases
On Tuesday, the Clark County Council narrowly approved a 1 percent plus banked capacity increase to both the property tax and road fund with a 3-2 vote. It was the […]
Advocate proposes city action following hateful rhetoric
In light of a recent anti-LGBTQ sermon from a Vancouver pastor, a local advocate is seeking action from city officials. Michelle Bart, president and co-founder of the National Women’s Coalition Against […]
Stonier to return as House Floor Leader
Washington House Democrats welcomed new members to its leadership this week, along with some familiar faces. The Democratic caucus held its reorganization meeting Monday, electing seven members to the leadership […]
Kent seeks financial support for recount
Correction: Further clarity was added regarding the Legislature's required security deposit for ballot recounts. Only a few days remain before Washington’s 3rd Congressional District race results are certified and, with the […]
Refusing to concede following election results
Nearly a week after Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez flipped the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Joe Kent has refused to concede despite the math solidifying his loss. After multiple news outlets called […]
County council eyes future of 78th Street Heritage Farm
Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy is worried about the future of the 78th Street Heritage Farm. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Medvigy requested the prosecuting attorney’s office look at options for […]