Month: February 2015
Vaccination debate spreads
The vaccination debate has spread to Rep. Liz Pike’s Facebook page. When speaking to The Columbian earlier, Pike was undecided how she would cast her vote on a measure that would […]
The loyal opposition
Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, has never been shy about voicing her opinions on Facebook. Two years ago, she wrote a post critical of teachers on the social-media platform, which she later […]
Sen. Rivers accepts per diem increase
Last year, when a panel of lawmakers voted to increase the daily stipend lawmakers receive during the session, Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, said the move made her sick to […]
Legislative snapshot: Week 4
Rep. Jim Moeller is keeping the lease on his apartment in Olympia until June. But at the end of the fourth week of the 2015 legislative session, Moeller struck an uncharacteristically […]
Moving beyond the Columbia River Crossing
When the governor unveiled his transportation package in December, he didn't specifically carve out money for Southwest Washington projects. Although he mentioned he hadn't forgotten the region, he couldn't help but […]
Never fear, bar poll’s still here
The Clark County Bar Association’s forum for judicial appointee applicants is back on just two weeks after the bar association called off the event due to an apparent misunderstanding with […]