November 20, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To rapid college admissions decisions. Washington State University Vancouver’s Cougar Quickstart program last weekend offered high school students information about academic life, programs of study, resources available — and, for those who met requirements, an on-the-spot offer of admission. Read story
November 19, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
When it comes to the climate crisis facing Southwest Washington and the world, it’s well beyond time to act decisively. In fact, we’ve already failed to heed warnings dating back decades: Read story
November 18, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
On Nov. 25, 1972, a man who bought a plane ticket under the name Dan Cooper activated the rear air stairs on a Boeing 727 jetliner somewhere over Southwest Washington and disappeared into history. Read story
November 17, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Two recent murder arrests should prompt local and state reviews of procedures and laws regarding domestic violence. Both cases are still under investigation, but the facts that have emerged so far are troubling enough to suggest such a review is warranted. Read story
November 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
We can’t hide from the wrath of Mother Nature, but we can better prepare for it. Read story
November 15, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The United States still has much progress to make on stopping the spread of COVID-19. Last week, Clark County Public Health reported 846 new cases and nine new deaths attributed to the virus. Read story
November 14, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
This week’s rebuke of Gov. Jay Inslee by the state Supreme Court is not a matter of politics. It is an important example of the checks and balances that allow the American system of government to function. Read story
November 13, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To litter cleanup. Vancouver’s Public Works department has removed 1,380 pounds of trash near two Interstate 5 ramps this fall. The work is the result of a grant from the state Department of Ecology, following a bill passed by the Legislature (Senate Bill 5040 was supported by all Clark… Read story
November 13, 2021, 6:01am Editorials
No serious economist believed that former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax law would pay for itself. On the contrary, that buffet of tax cuts will explode deficits by almost $2 trillion over 11 years, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. Read story
November 12, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
After more than 19 months of COVID restrictions, the border between the United States and Canada opened this week — for the most part. Read story
