April 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Portland is experiencing a scourge of gun violence. According to Oregonlive.com, at least 284 shooting have occurred in the city this year, and 18 fatal shootings have contributed to a total of 26 murders. Portland is on pace for a record 100 homicides this year; last year the city saw… Read story
April 15, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
On June 28, 1988, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was proposed for inclusion on the National Priorities List of pressing environmental concerns. That was six presidential administrations ago, highlighting the federal government’s tepid approach to cleaning up what is regarded as the nation’s most contaminated waste site. Read story
April 14, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Washington lawmakers this year eschewed the opportunity to add some balance to state government. But the coronavirus pandemic has illuminated the issue and should compel the Legislature to reconsider it in the future. Read story
April 13, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Police officers are not infallible; they make mistakes like everybody else, sometimes in the line of duty. Read story
April 12, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Although Georgia-Pacific officials say they have no plans to close the Camas paper mill, city officials would be wise to prepare for the possibility. Read story
April 11, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Now is not the time for complacency. Read story
April 10, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To outdoor dining. Vancouver’s popular Street Eats has been extended three years by city officials. The program, which grants permits for restaurants to set up tables on sidewalks or parking spaces, was designed to help businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic. With restrictions on indoor dining continually evolving, outdoor dining… Read story
April 9, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A few weeks ago, a weekly in Kansas City found a clever way to highlight the plight of newspapers. The Northeast News, an 89-year-old publication, produced a blank front page, with nothing below the masthead. Read story
April 8, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Whether the policy is under Joe Biden or Donald Trump or any preceding president, the notion of “free trade” is a bit of a misnomer. Read story
April 8, 2021, 6:01am Editorials
“We are not supporting doing any vaccine passports in the state of Florida,” declared Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read story
