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Why holidays now cause ‘dread’ for Melnick
In another 2020 oddity, Clark County's top public health official is increasingly apprehensive about holidays. Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick provided an update Wednesday to the Clark County Council on […]
Herrera Beutler makes appearance on Chris Evans’ show
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler fielded questions from “Captain America” actor Chris Evans this week in an appearance on his remote talk show, “A Starting Point.” The show, hosted by Evans and […]
La Center council OKs, reconsiders, scraps new law
Anyone starved of suspenseful plot twists Wednesday night could have found them at (where else?) the La Center City Council meeting. The council officially approved a resolution banning expressions of speech […]
Long challenges Herrera Beutler to a series of virtual debates
Carolyn Long, a Democrat running for Congress, challenged Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler to a series of virtual debates ahead of the general election. In a press release Wednesday, Long proposed three […]
County looks to hold forum on horse properties soon
Clark County is working toward a public process to address its code for equestrian properties after a forum on the subject was delayed due to COVID-19. In February, dozens of horse […]
Former Vancouver staffer files another suit against the city
A former assistant city attorney filed a lawsuit against her past employer this week over its handling of public records. Debra Quinn is suing Vancouver in Clark County Superior Court for […]
Clark County voter turnout skyrockets
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said Thursday that he believed voter turnout for Tuesday’s primary and special elections was the highest he had seen since he’s been in office. Looking […]
Complaint against Blom dismissed
The state Public Disclosure Commission dismissed a complaint Thursday against Clark County Councilor John Blom, about a week after the county tabled another complaint for the same alleged infraction. The complaint […]
Rep. Herrera Beutler gains support of local building group
The Building Industry Association of Clark County is supporting Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in her upcoming reelection bid. The endorsement came from the Building Industry Group, a political action committee that […]
Fixing our health care system is personal to me. In Congress, I will fight to ensure no one goes through what my family and I did.
Southwest Washington needs a Representative who will protect, expand, and improve our health care — not one who works to take it away. pic.twitter.com/Zt9Roo4D0r
— Carolyn Long (@ElectLong) July 21, 2020
Long’s new TV ad highlights health care
Carolyn Long released the first campaign commercial of Southwest Washington’s 2020 congressional election cycle this week, a 30-second ad spot highlighting her family’s past struggles with the health care system. “The […]