No matter which “side” you were on, there was plenty to celebrate — and mourn — when the midterm election results started to shake out Tuesday night.
Locally, one of the most depressing outcomes didn’t get as much attention as the battle for Washington’s 3rd District seat in Congress or even the new form of government in Washougal. But we should all be saddened — and worried — by voters’ rejection of a humble levy lid lift request from the East County Fire & Rescue district.