February 18, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Washington restaurants are so famished for business that a few crumbs seem like a full-course meal. A slight easing of pandemic restrictions is beneficial, but more must be done to protect an industry that is largely driven by small, local businesses. Read story
February 17, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A $2.6 million legal judgment last week against Tim Eyman should leave no doubt about the anti-tax maven’s true motivation. Read story
February 16, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
For a few hours Saturday, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, was unexpectedly in the national spotlight. That light has shown favorably on a representative who stood for truth and integrity throughout the second impeachment of Donald Trump. Read story
February 15, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, elected officials have braced for a crisis once eviction moratoriums expire. While a state effort to prevent the calamity warrants attention, so does recent federal legislation to address the issue. Read story
February 14, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The recent shooting of a 30-year-old Black man by Clark County Sheriff’s deputies reinforces the need for body cameras to be worn by local law enforcement. Read story
February 13, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Phase 2. Clark County will move into the second phase of the state’s coronavirus restrictions on Monday, a reflection of the virus’s diminishing impact. The county meets necessary levels for three metrics: Occupancy of intensive care units, a two-week decrease in infections, and the two-week rate of hospital… Read story
February 12, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Competent government at the federal level is not a partisan issue. Nor is it a small one. Read story
February 11, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As detailed in a Columbian article this week, it might snow today in Clark County. Read story
February 10, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A proposed experiment of decriminalizing drugs in Washington comes with a ready-made laboratory. Read story
February 9, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
United States senators today begin a process that is essential to our democracy and to a nation of laws. As they engage in what likely will be a fruitless trial of former President Donald Trump on impeachment charges, they should focus on the facts at hand and the seriousness of… Read story