Politics
Benton tries to influence CRC outcome in Oregon
State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, brought up many grievances with the Columbia River Crossing project in a letter he apparently sent to Oregon state lawmakers Thursday. In the letter, posted on […]
Pike named to House Transportation Committee
With about a year of legislative experience under her belt, state Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, has been named to the House Transportation Committee, she said this week. As she announced […]
Benton recognized for helping first-time homebuyers
State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, received kudos this week for advancing a bill that makes it easier for low-income families to become homeowners. The Washington State Housing Finance Commission gave Benton […]
Are transportation projects twice as expensive in Washington state? Maybe.
Throughout the debate on a statewide plan to raise money for transportation projects, many Republican legislators pointed to this statistic: Washington state's transportation projects cost twice as much as similar projects […]
Clark County GOP closing headquarters to save money
The Clark County Republican Party has closed its headquarters at 7736 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., calling the decision a fiscally responsible move. The county party's board of directors voted unanimously to […]
Group asks Herrera Beutler to support extending background checks on gun purchases
A shooting victim and other advocates visited U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's Vancouver office on Wednesday, asking her to support universal background checks on gun sales. The group delivered seven backpacks […]
Clark County’s Berrigan places fourth in bid for state GOP chair
Although he didn't win, Clark County GOP's operations director Christian Berrigan called his run for state party chairman a good experience. "I was really pleased with the people I met, and […]
Herrera Beutler’s staff speaks to immigration reform advocates (with video link)
A representative from U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's office told a group of immigration reform officials last week that the 3rd District congresswoman is committed to working to fix the […]
Cantor will fundraise for Herrera Beutler Thursday evening during private Vancouver event
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, certainly has some political star power in her corner. Last year, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, attended her campaign kickoff in Vancouver, helping her bring […]
Moeller wants to lessen penalties for people caught with illegal drugs
State Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, will cosponsor a bill next year to reduce penalties for illegal drug possession, he said Friday. According to state law, those caught with an illegal substance […]