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November 10, 2016
Believing in America
Believing in America
Believing in America
American elections traditionally have been cantankerous. Some early political feuds were so bitter they were settled with pistols in duels---the most famous of which occurred between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804. Hamilton was killed.
Without a doubt, the 2016 General Election at the national level will go down as one of the most bizarre, divisive and outright perplexing presidential election seasons in United States history.
Panther pride on display
Democrat Roman Battan and Republican Eileen Quiring are vying for Clark County Council District 4, which includes Camas and Washougal.
In this year’s race for 18th District state senator, incumbent Ann Rivers is facing a worthy challenger in Eric Holt.
In one short month, ballots for the General Election will be due. During the next 30-or-so days, many voters will be trying to absorb all of the information and details about candidates’ backgrounds, opinions and goals that they possibly can. Given the diversity of candidates and positions, from state and U.S. representative and senator, to Clark County Councilor and Skamania County Commissioner, this task can be overwhelming, to say the least.
In September 2014 the Washougal City Council voted to approve the $599,000 purchase of approximately 17 acres west of 32nd and Q streets from the Schmid family, with the goal of turning the 17.81 acre property into what will become the city’s largest park.
It’s going to be a pretty special day in Washougal on Friday.
“Operation Salmon,” kicked off last week, in Washougal.