All Politics is Local
Residents get a say in Ridgefield park planning
If you’ve ever wanted to have a say in how a new community park is developed, now is your chance. The city of Ridgefield launched a community survey on Aug. […]
Local GOP groups begin to unify behind Kent
Results from Washington’s 3rd Congressional District primary election show that Southwest Washington Republicans were divided in who they want as a representative for the region. Now, local GOP groups are coalescing […]
County Council OK’s Heritage Farm advisory council
The Clark County Council voted during its Tuesday meeting to reform the 78th Street Heritage Farm Technical Advisory Team. The advisory team was formed in 2010 but the adoption of […]
Does campaign funding guarantee success?
Money has flooded into the race to represent Washington’s 3rd District in Congress yet having the greatest monetary support may not be indicative of a candidate’s success. Multiple hopefuls vying for […]
Clark County GOP says ranked choice voting not what county needs
Last December, the Clark County Charter Review Commission voted 11-4 to put ranked choice voting on the November 2022 ballot. The charter amendment would apply to county elected officials only. The […]
Trump’s ‘tough cookie’
Poseidon’s trident, Pangu’s ax and King Arthur’s Excalibur wielded a wave of influence in their respective worlds – similar to an endorsement from Donald Trump. At least that is how it […]
Candidate Brett Simpson files suit against Elections Office
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey is facing another lawsuit, this time by the candidate challenging him for his office in the November general election. Candidate Brett Simpson filed suit against […]
Another ‘no’ from JHB on bill to codify protected rights
The U.S. House has observed multiple legislative moves recently to protect vulnerable rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June, including the codification of a person’s right to contraception. The […]
JHB votes ‘no’ on bill to protect marriage equality
Federal lawmakers are making swift moves to reduce impacts on protected rights in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned. Among them, Congress members are seeking to protect marriage […]
Voter pamphlet mistake may confuse Cowlitz voters
An error in Cowlitz County’s voter pamphlet may pose a hiccup in a candidate’s attempt to establish familiarity with the region’s voters. The county elections office distributed a misprint of congressional […]