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Levanen suspects something fishy with federal funds spent in Clark County
At this week’s Clark County council hearing, Councilor Julie Olson had a message for Carol Levanen, the executive secretary of property rights group Clark County Citizens United: The county isn’t […]
Maddow’s take on Benton
In this week's version of "Don Benton goes to D.C." it's Rachel Maddow, of MSNBC, who takes note of Benton in a segment titled, "Poor hires may explain poor performance […]
‘My Bible, my concealed carry, cash’ (and marijuana)
It’s been illegal to process, produce or sell marijuana in unincorporated Clark County since county commissioners passed an ordinance since 2014 preventing the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry from taking root. Since […]
No politician? No problem – the empty chair town hall trend
Since the start of the year, progressive groups have taken a page from Republicans who once showed up in full force at town halls held by Democrats to voice their […]
Nation, meet Don Benton
Nearly every week, the nation gets to know Clark County's very own Don Benton a little bit more. The former Washington state lawmaker continues to make national headlines. This week, Democratic Sen. […]
David Madore will now report the news for you with his new website
David Madore is still in the news business. After Madore lost his bid for reelection to Clark County council last year, he turned his attention to launching ClarkCountyToday.com, his very own […]
Local woman to serve as acting head of Office for Civil Rights
Former Washington state Sen. Don Benton might be the local person grabbing headlines for nabbing a spot with the Trump administration, but he’s not the only one. A recent article by […]
Greg Kimsey really doesn’t want to have to put a ballot box in Heisson
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey sent Gov. Jay Inslee earlier this month asking him to veto a bill that would require more ballot drop boxes to be set up in […]
Benton first person without military record to oversee draft
Not long after reports surfaced that Don Benton wasn’t making friends within the top ranks of the Environmental Protection Agency, he landed a new job. Benton, the former state lawmaker from […]
Quiring ruffled by county proclamation on Community Development Block Grants
Clark County Councilor Eileen Quiring learned a lesson this week about reading something before signing it. Before the beginning of its Tuesday hearings the county council commonly makes proclamations on the […]