July 31, 2021, 6:01am Columns
President Joe Biden declared on Monday that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq would cease by the end of this year. But he also made clear that U.S. forces — probably most of the 2,500 now in the country — would be rebranded to “train, to assist, to help and… Read story
July 30, 2021, 6:01am Columns
It’s not that we forget. Read story
July 29, 2021, 6:01am Columns
The U.S. economic recovery is being threatened by the COVID-19 delta variant. Increasing vaccination rates is the most important thing the U.S. can do to sustain the economy over the next few months. Beyond that, however, full recovery might require creating new vaccines against delta and other emerging variants. Read story
July 28, 2021, 6:01am Columns
In the summer, boys dress for the warm weather, but girls dress hardly at all. Read story
July 27, 2021, 6:01am Columns
Lots of people hate Jeff Bezos because, you know, he is the richest man in the world. But I love the guy because, to begin with, I am a bibliophile and he started this incredible online bookstore where you could buy just about any work you wanted pretty darned cheap.… Read story
July 26, 2021, 6:01am Columns
Democrats talk about a “failed war on drugs” because they lack the fortitude to speak on this uncomfortable truth: It didn’t fail. Read story
July 26, 2021, 6:01am Columns
The Kalama methanol refinery’s demise was powered by — and good for — Kalama locals. Trust me; I am one. Read story
July 26, 2021, 6:01am Columns
Washington should have been more ready for the unprecedented “heat dome” that blasted the region with temperatures well above 100 degrees. Read story
July 25, 2021, 6:02am Columns
Confession time: Yes, we have used this quote before. But until somebody says it better, we’ll keep turning to something Kim Wyman told The Columbian’s Editorial Board a few years ago: Read story
July 25, 2021, 6:01am Columns
Clark County has an opportunity. As a home rule charter county we can make voter-approved changes to local election rules without needing state approval. This unique status means we can adopt a reform that is gaining favor around the country, bringing faster and more representative elections that save taxpayer dollars. Read story
