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Jiles loses another endorsement
Damion Jiles, a Democratic candidate for state Legislature, has lost a key endorsement. On Thursday of last week, the Washington Education Association, the state’s largest and most politically influential teacher’s union, […]
Here is Temple Lentz’s candidate questionnaire
During election season, The Columbian sends out to some candidates a questionnaire asking about some of the issues they'll face in elected office. It's sort of like a take-home test, […]
Jiles loses endorsement of Clark County Democratic Women
Damion Jiles, a candidate for Washington Legislature, has lost the endorsement of Clark County Democratic Women in response to revelations by The Columbian that he was subject to two restraining […]
Herrera Beutler backed by law enforcement
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has received the backing of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. The organization represents 2,600 police officers state-wide. An endorsement letter sent last week cites […]
Oregon governor will talk about replacing I-5 bridge, but has conditions
During the final debate between the Democratic and Republican party candidates for Oregon governor discussed issues with direct bearing on Clark County residents: replacing the Interstate 5 bridge, tolls and […]
Jiles keeps party endorsement
Damion Jiles, a Democratic candidate for state representative, will keep his party’s endorsement despite revelations that two different women filed two different restraining orders against him over a decade ago. Under […]
Herrera Beutler on “ultra liberal” plot to stop Washington residents from driving
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has said in the past she’s against Initiative 1631 because it would stifle the economy. But during a chat on a conservative radio show last week, Herrera […]
An issue of attendance
Somehow the question of who will attend what debate, forum, or speaking event has become one of many campaign issues for the 3rd Congressional District. It started in earnest when […]
Veneman talks homelessness, light rail, marijuana, park fees on CVTV
Earlier this week, the internet was treated to a video of Elisabeth Veneman interacting with another human being. Since announcing her challenge to Clark County Councilor Julie Olson, a fellow Republican, […]
Don Benton takes a trip to Hawaii, violates Hatch Act on the way?
Former Washington state senator and Clark County Environmental Services department head Don Benton is in the news again. Unrelated to his controversial appointment to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Selective Service […]