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In Our View: State smart to offer shot at prizes for vaccinated

June 6, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Want to win $1 million? All you need to do is be vaccinated against COVID-19. Well, and be very lucky — one-in-several-million lucky. Read story

Cheers & Jeers: Local produce good, scams bad

June 5, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To local produce. Several recent articles remind us of our area’s wondrous bounty. While much of Joe’s Place Farms has closed in east Vancouver, family members are keeping parts of it running. Peach trees remain, and the U-pick strawberry fields opened for business this week. Meanwhile, the Salmon Creek… Read story

In Our View: Improving cybersecurity vitally important to U.S.

June 4, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Cybersecurity goes beyond protecting your identity or ensuring safe elections. As recent weeks have demonstrated, internet security is just as important to the nation’s infrastructure as roads, bridges and airports. Read story

In Our View: Improvement in education happens locally

June 3, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

For years to come, analysts will debate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on education. Students have been learning remotely — either exclusively or partially — for more than a year, and the process has provided valuable insight to American education. Read story

In Our View: Case shows need, challenge of police reform

June 2, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

The quest for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis while in the custody of Tacoma police highlights the need for police reform throughout Washington. It also illuminates the difficulty in enacting such reform. Read story

In Our View: Dedicated homeless encampments needed

June 1, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

A proposal for campsites supported by the city of Vancouver should be part of a comprehensive plan for addressing homelessness in the area. The issue is reaching a critical stage that requires a response; inaction is not an option, with increasing homelessness being unsightly, unsanitary and unsustainable for a thriving… Read story

In Our View: Memorial Day: Honor sacrifice, count blessings

May 31, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, more than 1 million U.S. military members have been killed in war. Read story

In Our View: Quiring O’Brien’s denial of facts is dangerous

May 30, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Clark County is not immune to the misinformation that has hampered efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic. In such a climate, it is imperative that elected officials share reliable information about the virus and vaccines. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Gift of graduation, boo to boors

May 29, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To outdoor graduations. Local school districts are planning for relatively traditional commencement ceremonies, one year after the coronavirus pandemic prevented mass gatherings. In 2020, schools opted for drive-thru ceremonies, car parades or virtual commencements — anything to honor graduates while maintaining social distancing. Read story

In Our View: Inslee, lawmakers make digital divide wider

May 28, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

The coronavirus pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of broadband internet access. For students engaged in remote learning and adults working from home and isolated retirees simply trying to remain connected to the world, fast and reliable service has been a lifeline. Read story