June 25, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As the economy reopens and social outings resume, we are reminded of a pre-pandemic scourge in our lives: Traffic congestion. Increased activity has brought back clogged roads and frustration for drivers. Read story
June 24, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
For Clark County residents, drought is largely inconceivable. The Great River of the West runs through our backyard, driving the economy and defining the culture as it has for thousands of years, and we typically have no shortage of rain. Read story
June 23, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
On July 4, Washington residents submitting unemployment claims must once again actively search for jobs in order to receive payments. That requirement was suspended early in the coronavirus pandemic, and the hope is that reinstating it will help ease a labor shortage throughout the state. Read story
June 22, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A decision last week from the U.S. Supreme Court preserved the Affordable Care Act, but much work remains to boost American health care. Read story
June 21, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A visit from Gov. Jay Inslee last week highlighted the importance of ports to Washington’s economy. But as the governor examined the Port of Vancouver’s impressive status as a major importer of wind turbine blades, it was impossible not to think about the chaos facing the global shipping industry. Read story
June 20, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Throughout its history, the state of Washington has made transformative contributions to American society. Boeing made the world smaller, Microsoft made it smarter, and Amazon has delivered it to your doorstep. But today we celebrate one of our state’s lesser-known contributions: Father’s Day. Read story
June 20, 2021, 6:01am Editorials
China is America’s economic rival. The way capitalists deal with rivals is to compete. President Joe Biden vows to compete with this rival on the rival’s terms. He calls it “extreme competition.” Read story
June 19, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To good economic news. One snapshot of the economy is tax revenue; if the economy is humming, consumers are spending money and governments can fund essential services. By many measures, the impact of coronavirus shutdowns has not been as severe as initially expected. Read story
June 18, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
More than 150 years after its genesis, Juneteenth serves as a powerful statement about the American promise — a statement that is meaningful to all Americans. Read story
June 17, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As Americans begin to envision a post-COVID future, caution still is warranted. Although most people who contract coronavirus recover quickly, new studies are identifying the long-term impact of the disease. Read story
