Author: Staff
Jon Russell’s degree
Did Jon Russell, the Washougal city councilor who’s running for an open seat in the 18th Legislative District, misrepresent his academic credentials to precinct committee officers? Yes, says Kelly Hinton, who […]
Rivers maintains fund-raising lead in 18th; Stonier holds edge in 17th
Candidates for all legislative seats will appear on Washington's August 17 top two primary, but only in the open 17th and 18th district seats, where three or more candidates filed, […]
Of financial reform and nuking ants
Political pundits of the Democratic persuasion had a field day this week with House Republican Leader John Boehner’s comment that the financial regulatory overhaul compromise making its way through Congress […]
It's no sin to tell a lie
Bob Urell of Washougal was annoyed when signature gatherers approached him at the Firstenburg Center and told him, in effect, “The government wants to tax your groceries, so sign here.” “The […]
It’s no sin to tell a lie
Bob Urell of Washougal was annoyed when signature gatherers approached him at the Firstenburg Center and told him, in effect, “The government wants to tax your groceries, so sign here.” “The […]
Legalize it, Dems say
Washington Democrats want to legalize marijuana, but they favor keeping liquor under the firm control of the state. For better or worse, that’s the take-home message from a contentious round of […]
Senate race goes viral
Washington's hot U.S. Senate race has eclipsed Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District contest as the national race-to-watch. During the GOP Convention here last weekend, the political blogosphere was alive […]
Campaign sign mayhem
Anthony Bittner, the Skyview High senior (he graduates Friday) who's running for the open 18th Legislative District seat, just got a harsh lesson in campaign tactics. Over last weekend, someone […]
Democrats push to put income tax on ballot
Washington state Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz issued an action alert Thursday calling for volunteer signature-gatherers to help put a "high wealth income tax" on the ballot this November. Democrats in […]
GOP chair says "Thanks, Vancouver"
The forest of campaign signs on 6th Street is gone. So are the crowds that packed last week's state Republican Party Convention at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. But GOP Chairman […]