All Politics is Local
Joe Kent promotes another rally to end COVID-19 mandates
People rallied Friday outside the Clark County Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver in an organized effort supported by Yacolt Republican Joe Kent to oppose local COVID-19 mandates. Kent promoted the […]
Protections for city employees, working toward constructive town halls
Multiple members of the Vancouver City Council shared their concerns regarding protecting staff when they are negatively impacted outside the office for the work they’re doing for the city. The discussion […]
County council chair trades barbs over petition
It seems Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien’s ire isn’t solely for her fellow council members. O’Brien recently traded pointed barbs with Ed Hamilton, president of the Southwest Washington […]
Herrera Beutler suggests strategy to avoid bridge tolling
The topic surrounding tolling the Interstate 5 and 205 is back at the forefront. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, submitted a letter to Governor Jay Inslee Wednesday about potentially delaying […]
Can one pre-gerrymander?
During Clark County Council’s marathon 3.5 hour meeting Wednesday, county council chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien accused the county’s Charter Review Commission of gerrymandering “three sitting councilors into one district, thereby […]
Jaime Herrera Beutler addresses perceived police reform “craze”
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, introduced bipartisan legislation to continue funding to help support rural policing for 10 years yet included a biased spin on the matter. The Community Oriented […]
Jaime Herrera Beutler mailer claims police reform hindered investigations
Glossy mailers from Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, landed in residents’ mailboxes claiming that recent police reform laws prevented officers from pursuing and detaining the alleged killer of a […]
Consider civic engagement in the new year
As 2021 comes to an end, it’s impossible to ignore the year of dizzying U.S. politics that was at the forefront of our lives. Throughout the year, political leaders continued to […]
Battle Ground considers, albeit briefly, dropping fluoride
Battle Ground’s city council discussed calling a halt to adding fluoride to the city’s water system during its Dec. 6 meeting. Deputy Mayor Phillip Johnson first raised the issue at […]
Recent remanding of commission appointment highlights need for diversity
The Vancouver City Council’s discussion Monday regarding the appointment of a new member to its planning commission reemphasized the need for diversity in positions of power. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Glover […]