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UPDATE: Herrera Beutler's campaign kickoff draws 300 guests, 70 protesters
Speaker John Boehner discussed environmental regulations, entitlement programs
With U.S. House Speaker John Boehner as a guest, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, kicked off her campaign for re-election on Friday, drawing attention from roughly 70 MoveOn.org and Occupy Vancouver demonstrators.
Herrera Beutler job fair draws 850
Those seeking work could meet with 50-plus prospective employers
Roughly 850 job seekers showed up in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon to sample potential offerings from more than 50 prospective employers. Some job seekers wore suits; others looked more casual. Some seemed to stop by nearly every booth, while others sought out a few employers in particular.
Groups to protest outside Herrera Beutler campaign event Friday
Kickoff will feature U.S. House Speaker John Boehner
MoveOn.org and Occupy Vancouver are planning a peaceful demonstration on Friday outside of U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's closed-door campaign kickoff fundraiser, which will feature U.S. House Speaker John Boehner as a guest.
Republican warehouseman joins race for House seat
A senior manager at Vancouver Warehouse and Distribution has announced he will run as a Republican in the 17th District race to replace outgoing state Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver.
Gregoire visits Vancouver, discusses her faith
Gov. Chris Gregoire on Friday morning shared a glimpse into the private budget talks she had with key lawmakers as the Legislature neared an agreement on the state’s long-contested operating budget this year.
Two file for positions in the 49th District
Qutub seeks Senate seat; Crain challenges Moeller
Two new legislative candidates -- a former Oregon lawmaker and an avid public meeting attendee -- have filed to run for office in the 49th District.
State funds boost YMCA project
$1.5 million pledged will benefit agency’s plan to expand facility, its services for families
A new six-lane swimming pool, an elevated indoor track, children’s locker rooms, a teen center and more space for child supervision services are just some of the new features the Clark County Family YMCA will have after it completes a remodel, which will partially be paid for by money from the state’s capital budget.
Local man to testify at hearing on FDIC loan sales
Business owner received loans from now-defunct Bank of Clark County
The U.S. House Financial Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hear testimony today from a Clark County business owner who had received loans from the now defunct Bank of Clark County.
UPDATE: New candidate emerges to run for Probst's vacated seat
Vancouver's Matthew Homola, 38, filed as a Republican to run for the 17th District state representative seat being vacated by state Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver.
Filing week begins for political hopefuls
Although many candidates have announced their intentions, races may offer surprises by Friday
Although some Southwest Washington political races are already shaping up, things could become more complicated during candidate filing week, which begins today.
