May 17, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
An announcement that Washington schools should plan to be open for in-person learning in the fall is a welcome development. Read story
May 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Efforts to reduce traffic, encourage alternative transportation and improve safety on the roads should be rooted in reality. Read story
May 15, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To libraries. The Fort Vancouver Regional Library system is open to in-person visits for the first time in more than a year. After being shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic, branches throughout Southwest Washington started inviting patrons to roam the stacks a couple weeks ago. “It was more emotional… Read story
May 14, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Federal unemployment payments of $300 a week have served a necessary function throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but evidence suggests they have outlived their usefulness. Read story
May 13, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Despite their small size, microchips are a big deal for the economy in Clark County and throughout the metro area. Keeping it that way will require a concerted effort from local leaders. Read story
May 12, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Most of us learned an important life lesson years ago: When facing difficult tasks, do the hardest part first. As Mark Twain quipped: “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” Read story
May 10, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A proposal from Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, regarding the future of four dams along the Lower Snake River needs robust debate and thoughtful consideration. It does not need churlish infighting designed to distract from the issues. Read story
May 9, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As the past year has reminded us, Mother’s Day is much more than a greeting card or a brunch or flowers. Often, the greatest gifts we can offer are simply time and attention. Read story
May 8, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To electric school buses. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has proposed the Clean School Bus Act to help school districts transition from diesel buses to electric. The bill would provide $1 billion over five years to cover expenses that many districts cannot afford on their own. “I can think of… Read story
May 7, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The difficulty of transitioning the United States from coal can be seen in Wyoming. Read story
