Local Politics
Clark County to discuss revisiting home rule
Commissioners may vote May 29 on first step
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to decide next week if they will begin the process of crafting a home rule charter for county government.
UPDATE: Herrera Beutler sends legislative message to Coast Guard on CRC
Congresswoman's provision advises agency to consider project's economic impacts
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler moved legislation on Wednesday cautioning the U.S. Coast Guard to think twice about granting a permit for a new Columbia River bridge if it restricts river traffic.
Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council: Campaign kickoff for Micheline Doan, Vancouver City Council, Position 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., in the resource classroom. This event is open to the public.
Washougal mayor faces challenge for job
Opponent plans to retire from city's fire department
The challenger for Washougal's top elected position promises to retire from his city job this fall to avoid a conflict of interest.
Vancouver City Council OKs train crossing safety district
The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved the creation of a local improvement district so 467 homeowners near the Columbia River can pay for railroad crossing safety upgrades for establishing quiet zones at Southeast 139th, 144th, 147th and 164th avenues.
Inslee vetoes $81M for CRC
Governor still battling to get state to pay $450 million share
It's all or nothing, Gov. Jay Inslee indicated Monday in the battle to get $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project.
Candidate withdraws from Vancouver City Council race
Jerome J. Nye withdrew Monday as a candidate for Vancouver City Council, position 2, said Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey.
Gov. Inslee signs derelict vessel bill
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a bill that would provide more environmental protections against derelict vessels in Washington's waterways.
Inslee speaks at transportation revenue rally
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at a rally at the Capitol in support of a transportation funding package, saying it's "crunch time" to pay for road projects and maintain existing roads and bridges.
Indoor pot production leaves giant carbon footprint
SEATTLE — Marijuana growing is not a green industry.
Wolfson, Kilmer, Habib to speak at Democrats' June 8 dinner
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?
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
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
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
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.
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