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Attacks already in play for 2018 election
Carolyn Long only announced her candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District 13 days ago. But she's already on the offense. Clark County Republican Chair David Gellatly alleges Long was sent from Oregon […]
Annette Cleveland signs onto key piece of Senate Democrats’ agenda
On Thursday, Washington’s Senate Democrats, which now control the chamber, issued a press release previewing the 2018 legislative agenda that includes bills banning bump stocks, preventing price gouging of prescription […]
MoveOn Clark County tries new form of protest
In Saturday’s downpour, more than 40 protesters gathered at Northeast 117th Avenue and Northeast 76th Street to sing carols. These were not your typical Christmas carols, however. “Jingle Bells,” for […]
County council opts not to give employees and extra day off for holidays
Clark County Council Chair Marc Boldt wants to give county employees an extra day off for the holidays to say thanks for their work. But the rest of the council […]
Tax off: Sen. Cantwell battles Ted Cruz
Washington's Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell joined Vermont's independent Sen. Bernie Sanders Tuesday night to face off against Republican senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott during a town hall style debate […]
Who or what’s to blame for mill job loses? Two state legislators disagree
Last week, the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas announced it will shed up to 300 jobs. Two state legislators who represent the area gave two differing statements regarding the news. On Nov. […]
Herrera Beutler uses tax plan vote to fundraise
On Friday, just one day after the House passed its tax plan, Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sent out a constituent email asking for donations to “help make our voices […]
State supreme court ruling could change political party election process
Last week, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that political parties can either elect or appoint legislative district chairs. The previous law required parties to elect its district chairs. The court […]
Sen. Annette Cleveland gets a new chair appointment under the new Senate majority
Last week’s elections resulted in the return of one-party rule to Olympia after Democrat Manka Dhingra prevailed in a special election to fill a vacated state Senate seat previously occupied […]
Local GOP electeds make pick for Pike’s replacement
The first ballots for Washington state legislative races won’t be cast until the August primary, but the local GOP establishment has already made their pick for who should succeed state […]