Washington Leutnant Governor Cyrus Habib talks economic development, his travels and politics. Then catch an update on the latest in the Port of Vancouver District 1 and Vancouver City Council elections.

epsidose 42: the busy political career of Liz Pike and the Don Orange voter challenge

Sep 21st, 2017 37m 12s

This week we talk about Washington Rep. Liz Pike's busy political career and the recent voter challenge facing Port of Vancouver Commission District 1 candidate Don Orange.

episode 41: Gorge is on fire

Sep 11th, 2017 27m 30s

Kate and Dameon talk with their Columbian colleague and former firefighter about the state of the fires in the gorge.

Episode 41: The gorge is on fire!

Sep 8th, 2017 1h 12m

This week's podcast talks about the fires in the gorge, fire ecology and and give you a rundown of cool things happening this weekend in Clark County.

episode 40: Your right to an attorney in Clark County, Vancouver mayoral candidate

Aug 24th, 2017 1h 12m

This week we talk about Clark County growing its public defender program, introduce you to Vancouver mayoral candidate Anne McEnerny-Ogleand say goodbye to Ashley.

Episode 39:Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, Vancouver Elections and the Port of Vancouver

Aug 9th, 2017 1h 22m

This week Columbian reporters Jake Thomas talks with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. Then Thomas, Dameon Pesanti and Will Campbell talk local elections.Finally, get a look ahead to the next two upcoming weekends.

Episode 38: Water wars, no building budget and Vancouver comes for your chickens

Jul 26th, 2017 55m 3s

This week, Dameon Pesanti and Jake Thomas talk about the Supreme Court case behind the Washington Legislature's failure to pass a capital budget and what that means for Clark County.Next Pesanti talks with Columbian intern Will Campbell about

Special Episode: State budget, the weekend ahead

Jul 13th, 2017 1h 1m

Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti dive into the McCleary funding deal, which legislators hope will meet the state Supreme Court mandate to fully fund basic education. Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, gives her perspective on the events of the ses

Episode 37: Mark McCauley reflects on years at county, Nan Henriksen checks in

Jul 6th, 2017 1h 10m

Katie Gillespie, Jake Thomas and Dameon Pesanti interview former County Manager Mark McCauley about his years at the county. Jake checks in with Nan Henriksen, former chair of the Board of Freeholders, about how Home Rule Charter implementation

Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren

Jun 22nd, 2017 1h 3m

Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren by The Columbian

Episode 35: The impact of big businesses on small towns, cycling

Jun 8th, 2017 51m 43s

This week, Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk to coworkers about the impact a drone company has made on small cities in the Columbia River Gorge, as well as the future and current state of cycling in Clark County.

Episode 34: Olympia update and graduating seniors making an impact

Jun 1st, 2017 52m

This week The Columbian gets an update on the state government's work to fix school funding and hears from high school students changing the world outside the class room. The show wraps up with a taste of what's in store this weekend.

Episode 33: Get outside, give us ideas and enjoy the weekend

May 25th, 2017 45m 42s

The nice weather is here! (mostly) Tune in for some hot tips on spring recreation in Southwest Washington from Columbian staff. Next learn about a new project the The Columbian has created where you, the readers, bring us your questions and ide

Episode 32: County drama, pho

May 17th, 2017 51m 2s

This week, Dameon and Katie discuss the county shakeup of the dismissal of County Manager Mark McCauley with county politics reporter Jake Thomas, then discuss the best and worst of local pho restaurants with food writer Rachel Pinsky.

Episode 31: "13 Reasons Why," C-Tran

May 11th, 2017 47m 36s

Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie discuss the local reaction to "13 Reasons Why," as well as C-Tran's C-Van bus pass program.

Episode 30: Landslides, local bites and the weekend ahead

May 4th, 2017 55m 48s

In this week's Clark Talks, Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk landslides, local food and what to expect in the weekend ahead.

Episode 29: Vancouver's daycare crunch, Olympia update, weekend plans

Apr 27th, 2017 49m 55s

This week Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk with Columbian health reporter Marissa Harshman about her story on the shortage of early childhood care centers in Vancouver, politics reporter Lauren Dake talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier,

Episode 28: Legal Weed, Olympia Update, Weekend events

Apr 20th, 2017 56m 49s

This week, the Clark Talks brings you a holiday special to talk about the Vancouver recreational marijuana market and how one pot businessman feels about the future of the industry in the Trump era. Also, hosts Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesant