November 1, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
For most of the past 20 years, the dominant story in Vancouver — and several other Clark County cities — has been development. Even with the coronavirus pandemic surpassing development in terms of prominence, growth has been a significant and constant part of the local news cycle. Read story
October 31, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
In a kerfuffle over redistricting maps, the Clark County Council has overstepped its bounds, violated political norms and demonstrated the dangers of conflicting interests. In particular, Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has engaged in an egregious power play that undermines the very foundation of democracy. Read story
October 30, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Kara Winger. The four-time Olympian was presented this week with the key to the city of Vancouver. It is a fitting tribute to a Skyview High School graduate who has spent more than a decade representing Clark County — and the nation — on a global stage. Read story
October 29, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Regardless of what it is called, the city of Vancouver needs a plan for the future. Budget constraints created in part by state law will continue to exist, and the population will continue to grow. Read story
October 28, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The headlines were eye-opening, if predictable. “U.S. budget deficit hits $2.77 trillion in 2021, 2nd highest,” read the front page of The Columbian on Saturday. Read story
October 27, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Kim Wyman’s appointment to a position of federal elections oversight is well-deserved. It is a triumph of dedication and competency over partisanship, and a sign that the Biden administration fully understands the threat posed by falsehoods about the 2020 election. Read story
October 26, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Eventually, we continue to hope, the COVID-19 pandemic will be reduced to a manageable level in the United States. Hospitals will not face the continuing prospect of being overrun by patients, infections will be relatively rare, and the coronavirus will not be a daily concern. Read story
October 25, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Hopes for a thriving economy in the wake of COVID-19 are dependent on a robust child care system. Alas, the United States has lagged for decades in making child care affordable and accessible, and now the pandemic has exposed the system’s weaknesses. Read story
October 24, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A fatal shooting by Clark County sheriff’s deputies last week highlights the need for transparency and public involvement in police reform efforts. Read story
October 23, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To changes at Providence Academy. While it is likely to generate backlash, the decision to remove a smokestack at the academy site is a prudent one. The brick smokestack, built in 1910, is a local landmark, with large white letters vertically spelling out “ACADEMY.” A dilapidated brick boiler building… Read story
