All Politics is Local
C-Tran board: Call me maybe?
Following a couple of recent instances of telephonic governance, the C-Tran Board of Directors is considering setting new rules on how -- and how often -- board members can call […]
County’s economic outlook improves, still inconsistent
Clark County's economic indicators appear to be on the rise, tracking similar state and national trends, according to the county's second-quarter report. The report is filled with ups and downs, as […]
Deus ex machina east county bridge
Clark County Commissioner David Madore has a shiny new website dedicated to his east county bridge idea. Too bad there are parts of it that nobody can read. Unless, that is, […]
CRC “thank-you” resolution likely won’t be introduced
For those who may have seen this Facebook post by State. Rep Liz Pike ... and wondered what resolution she was talking about, I've posted a link to it below. I […]
Madore’s bridge financing plan leaves people wanting more
At Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners meeting, a Vancouver resident pressed David Madore for details on how he plans to finance his four-lane bridge. (You know, the one he said in January would […]
Another relationship leaves Leavitt heartbroken
Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt led the city council last week in saying goodbye to Ted Gathe, who retired July 31 after 25 years with the city, 20 of which were […]
Fun in the park with the Vancouver City Council
If you would never allow Commissioner David Madore to attach a bridge to Southeast 192nd Avenue ... JUMP! I'm joking. This photo was taken Monday at Esther Short Park and the council […]
‘Favoritism, cronyism and pressure to conform’ are evident to county employees
Despite being generally satisfied with their jobs, Clark County employees say they view the county as "an increasingly political organization where favoritism, cronyism and pressure to conform appear to influence how policies and […]
Turlay reiterates weather not indication of climate change
Reading through Vancouver city council emails, it's good to see Councilor Bill Turlay lets his fellow council members and the city manager know what's what. I mean, who are you […]
Alexa Efraimson’s latest honor: Her own day
Alexa Efraimson hasn’t yet graced the cover of a Wheaties box, but maybe this is the next best thing on a local level. On Monday, the Camas City Council will officially […]