August 24, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A development of tiny houses in Northwest Vancouver reflects the multipronged approach that is necessary to alleviating homelessness in Clark County. Read story
August 23, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
New mandates regarding vaccines for teachers and the wearing of masks indoors are burdensome and undoubtedly will generate some pushback. But they also are a reminder of the toll taken by COVID-19 and the threat that remains, representing difficult but necessary steps to bolster public health. Read story
August 22, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Vancouver needs a strong police force. So does every other community in Clark County and, indeed, throughout the nation. Read story
August 21, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers . . . and jeers: To Clark County vaccination rates. Clark County ranks 11th among Washington’s 39 counties in COVID-19 vaccinations. As of last week, 63 percent of local residents age 12 or older had received at least one dose, and 56.8 percent were fully vaccinated. But while Clark… Read story
August 20, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
One cause of congressional gridlock over the past decade has been the banishment of earmarks. Now, the return of “member-designated projects” has helped grease the gears in the House of Representatives, allowing representatives to more effectively address the needs of their districts. Read story
August 19, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The swift collapse of the Afghan government following the pullout of U.S. troops has represented a failure of the Biden administration and, indeed, 20 years of American policy in the region. Read story
August 18, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The death of Kevin Peterson is a tragedy. The 21-year-old Black man was fatally shot in October by Clark County Sheriff deputies. Read story
August 17, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
We are still in this together, despite our divisions. While many people consider COVID-19 restrictions or vaccine mandates to be a matter of personal rights, their decisions impact the entire community. Read story
August 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
In any $1 trillion spending bill, there is bound to be something for everybody. That amounts, after all, to more than $3,000 per person for the entire United States. Read story
August 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Clark County’s population is growing. That is no surprise, but U.S. Census data released Thursday adds some context. Read story
