February 28, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
In debates about public policy, transit is destined to occupy a prominent place. Arguments regarding the benefits and drawbacks speak to fundamental political philosophies about the differences between the public good and the public cost. Read story
February 27, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To being a squeaky wheel. Local leaders are sounding the alarm about the county’s lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply. In a comparison of 15 Washington counties — including large, medium and small counties — Clark ranks 14th in vaccines received per capita. Chelan County, for example, had received 285.8… Read story
February 26, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Clark County and the city of Vancouver are moving in the right direction regarding police-worn body cameras. Leaders at both levels have recognized the importance of the issue and the role it can play in justice for the community and integrity for local government. Read story
February 25, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
It’s time to check in — just a friendly reminder that we are all in this together. Read story
February 24, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Steve Webb’s abrupt departure as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools has raised questions from the public. In failing to address those questions, the district has engaged in all-too-common opacity that violates the public trust and does long-term damage to the district. Read story
February 23, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Even as Clark County was covered in snow and ice last week, lessons could be found far to the south. The continuing disaster in Texas should be a wake-up call for public officials and for voters. Read story
February 22, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
It is not a coincidence that an internet search for, say, “new cars” will result in car ads constantly popping up during your online adventures. The same probably goes for uranium ore (yes, it is available on Amazon) — but we haven’t tried that one. Read story
February 21, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Development of Vancouver’s Heights District promises to be transformational, creating a dynamic residential-retail- recreation hub in a long-overlooked section of the city. Read story
February 20, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Clark Public Utilities. After a snow and ice storm last weekend knocked out power for more than 24,000 customers, crews worked tirelessly to turn on the lights — and, for many, the heat. “The way things warmed up and melted snow off trees, it worked to our benefit,”… Read story
February 19, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Discussions about tax policy inevitably fall into the black hole that is “fairness”: One person’s fairness is another’s oppressive government overreach. While most people can agree that everybody should “pay their fair share,” the definition of “fair share” can vary wildly. Read story
