Politics
UPDATE: On a whim, Turlay runs against Mayor Leavitt | May 17
After months of rumors about who might run against Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, a last-minute challenger came as a surprise Friday afternoon — even to himself.
Clark County, CREDC begin to rebuild relationship (with video) | May 16
Agency will receive pass-through funding, Commissioner Madore will get a seat on its board
Two months after the split between the Columbia River Economic Development Council and Clark County appeared permanent, the two sides say they will give it another go.
Herrera Beutler travels to Afghanistan, talks women's rights | May 16
Congresswoman hopes Afghan women can maintain the progress they've made after U.S. withdraws
Humanitarianism, women’s rights and military sexual assault were all topics discussed on Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s trip to Afghanistan over the weekend.
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Wolfson, Kilmer, Habib to speak at Democrats' June 8 dinner May 18
Liberal radio commentator Carl Wolfson, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer of Gig Harbor and state Rep. Cyrus Habib of Kirkland, the first Iranian-American ever elected to state office, will speak June 8 at the Clark County Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner and auction. -
Press Talk: Little support for the M&M boys? May 18
Nada. OK, that's the answer, but I should let you know the question for those not following the magical mayhem tour the M&M boys are on over at the county building. -
More than 35 candidates from local small cities file for office May 18
A former police chief, a formal-attire company owner and a man who says he was unfairly fired from his city job are among an eclectic batch of small-city candidates looking to unseat incumbents during this year's election. -
UPDATE: On a whim, Turlay runs against Mayor Leavitt May 17
After months of rumors about who might run against Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, a last-minute challenger came as a surprise Friday afternoon — even to himself. -
C-Tran official to lead government council May 16
Scott Patterson, C-Tran's director of development and public affairs, has been hired as the next executive director of the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments. - more Local Politics
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Oregon bill: License medical pot retailers May 18
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize and license medical marijuana retailers, calling it a step toward reining in abuses of the state's 15-year-old effort to allow people to use pot for therapy. -
Candidates who filed for office in Clark County May 18
Filing week ended Friday for dozens of nonpartisan local government offices. New filings are listed in bold. -
Rising consumer demand fertilizes organic industry's political power May 17
WASHINGTON — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. -
Economists say Oregon tax revenue forecast up May 16
SALEM, Ore. — A slow, steady economic recovery means the state treasury will take in more money than previously expected, economists said Thursday. -
Obama: No special prosecutor to investigate IRS May 16
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama dismissed the idea of a special prosecutor to investigate the Internal Revenue Service Thursday, saying probes by Congress and the Justice Department should be able to figure out who was responsible for improperly targeting tea party groups when they applied for tax-exempt status. - more Politics on the Wire
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