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.
Press Talk: A chat with Sen. Ann Rivers
On Monday, the special legislative session will be in session and — wait!
Press Talk: What's the buzz? It's Madore!
Five months ago — before County Commissioner David Madore took his newly won seat — I wrote a column suggesting the smooth sailing was over:
Press Talk: Of Watergate, awards & stress
Discovery TV is running a documentary, "All the President's Men," which -- as most of us know -- is that Watergate thing.
Columbian to release CRC poll data Tuesday
On Tuesday we will be releasing all the information related to the scientific poll The Columbian had commissioned on the controversial Columbia River Crossing.
Press Talk: Deposits are on empty
How did government get in the mess it's in? I was trying to figure it out when I thought of Stephen Covey and his view of the emotional bank account.
Press Talk: 'What's up with that' class
Good morning, class. I'm Professor Brancaccio, and we're trying something a little new this semester. It's a course titled: "What's up with that?"
Press Talk: A good soul and light rail
We lost a good friend and former Columbian colleague last week when Kathie Durbin died after a long battle with cancer. She was 68.
Press Talk: Leavitt strikes the pose
When Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt walks into a room, you know he's there. He's a handsome young chap with an easy smile and a structure fit from hours in the gym.
VIDEO: State Rep. Jim Moeller talks about legislative session
In a wide ranging interview, State Rep. Jim Moeller discusses how he feels the Washington State Legislative session will turn out.
Press Talk: It's an ugly baby, but it's ours
When the baby was first born, it — well, let's see how to say this — didn't quite fit the definition of beautiful.
VIDEO: Rep. Jim Moeller feels the extra cost of prevailing wage is good for all of us
In a wide ranging interview with State Rep. Jim Moeller, he discusses prevailing wage. Prevailing wage essentially requires paying for governmental projects with prevailing wages.
VIDEO: Rep. Jim Moeller discusses binding arbitration
In a wide ranging interview with State Rep. Jim Moeller, he discusses binding arbitration.
VIDEO: Rep. Jim Moeller addresses the CRC
In a wide ranging interview with State Rep. Jim Moeller, he discusses Clark County's favorite topic, the CRC or Columbia River Crossing.
VIDEO: Rep. Moeller discusses voting against popular opinion
In a wide-ranging interview with State Rep. Jim Moeller, he discusses how elected officials sometimes have to vote one way, even if they believe a majority of residents might have a different view. In part, this is because elected officials have to lead as well as represent, he said.
Press Talk: Son of Fiscal Cliff is here!
I was hanging in the newsroom (what, you thought I should be sipping a cup of joe at Latte Da?) when we started yacking about this sequester thing.
MADORE VIDEO: The personal assistant
In part six, the last part of a wide ranging video interview with newly elected Clark County Commissioner David Madore, he speaks his decision to bring a personal assistant in to help him. He is paying the assistant out of his own pocket but it created an initial stir because it had not been done before.
MADORE VIDEO: Ways to save money
Clark County Commissioner David Madore speaks about ways the county can save money.
MADORE VIDEO: A look at the county's Public Information Officer program
In part four of a wide ranging video interview with newly elected Clark County Commissioner David Madore, he speaks about the number of public information officers the county employs.
Press Talk: Two guys who speak out
I've got two caffè compagni out there who couldn't be more different.
VIDEO: Madore on C-Tran, public compensation compared to private sector
In part three of a wide ranging video interview with newly elected Clark County Commissioner David Madore, he speaks on how public employees are compensated relative to private employees. He speaks about the C-Tran contract.
VIDEO: Madore on his first 40 days in office
In part two of a wide-ranging video interview with newly elected Clark County Commissioner David Madore, he grades himself out on how he has done in the first month or so in office.
Madore on Leavitt's expected re-election announcement
In a wide ranging video interview with newly elected Clark County Commissioner David Madore, he speaks about Thursday's expected announcement by Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt's to run for re-election.
Press Talk: Diversion class in session
Good morning, class. Professor Brancaccio is back again. Thanks so much for signing up for "How to Answer the Difficult Questions if You're a Politician."
Press Talk: More dirty laundry exposed
Far be it from me to air my political friends' dirty laundry, but … come on, man.
Press Talk: Fairness class now in session
Welcome to the Fairness 101 class, students. My name is Professor Brancaccio.
Press Talk: Hey, Nike: Drop by for a look!
Dear Phil, Happy New Year, Mr. Knight! Hope all is well on your side of the river.
Press Talk: Buckle up. It's Madore time
"Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night." — Bette Davis, "All About Eve"
Press Talk: A fun blog and conspiracies
There are good blogs and bad blogs. And then there is The Vancouver Side.
Press Talk: Interesting giving season
Hey, you all have a great Thanksgiving? Hope so. So, what are we thankful for?
Blue skies over Salmon Creek
Rain during the fall and winter months in Vancouver is the norm. Such was the case when it rained early Wednesday morning. But what isn't normal in these parts is for the sky to break blue after the rain. Like it did. What's going on? Is it a sign of something?
Press Talk: Of good people and listening more
Good people. Period. That's what you'll always find at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation's Authors & Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction.
Columbian election planning (video)
Here's a short, behind the scenes look at a Columbian election planning meeting that we held a few days ago.
Press Talk: I love the 49th District!!!
Places often fascinate me. I was thinking about this when I was looking at the 49th Legislative District in Vancouver.
Press Talk: City revenue class in session
Good morning, class. I'm Professor Brancaccio. Welcome to City Revenue 101.
How was the beginning of your morning?
Sunrise broke beautiful over the Salmon Creek neighborhood Thursday. How was your morning?
Press Talk: Of voting and an outcome
You know all that stuff you hear about how your vote counts? It's a lie.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell grades President Obama's debate performance
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell told the Columbian Editorial Board Thursday she felt President Obama "did well" in the debate against Mitt Romney.
Keep Portland Weird
We came across this gathering at Pioneer Square on Sunday morning in downtown Portland.
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