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In Our View: Nonprofits’ crucial role requires our support

February 8, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Amid all the other concerns accompanying the coronavirus pandemic are questions about the future of nonprofit organizations. Read story

In Our View: Auditor’s Office data breach adds insult to injury

February 7, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

A data breach at the State Auditor’s Office has compounded the mess that has been Washington’s unemployment insurance system throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Cheers & Jeers: Sports good, cutting in line bad

February 6, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To high school athletics. There are no games yet, because of the coronavirus pandemic, but there is news in high school sports. Read story

In Our View: C-Tran on right route with rapid transit plans

February 5, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Judging by the results of C-Tran’s initial Bus Rapid Transit line, a similar system along Mill Plain Boulevard is warranted. Read story

In Our View: Billy Frank Jr. deserves place in Statuary Hall

February 4, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

In posthumously awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Billy Frank Jr. in 2015, President Barack Obama provided a quick synopsis of the activist’s impact: “He saved the salmon that had fed his family for generations,” Obama said. “He was spat on, shot at, chased, clubbed and cast as an… Read story

In Our View: Tree-planting a local measure with global reach

February 3, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Planting trees in Vancouver is a prime example of thinking globally but acting locally. Residents added 1,490 trees to the city’s canopy in 2020, participating in a series of planting events throughout the year. Read story

In Our View: Economic outlook uncertain amid pandemic

February 2, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

To borrow an old phrase, the only predictable thing about the economy is that it is unpredictable. Read story

In Our View: New homebuilding standards necessary hurdle

February 1, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

The timing of new energy-efficiency standards for homebuilders in Washington is, indeed, unfortunate. But the urgency of climate change demands action, not more rounds of claiming “now just isn’t a good time.” Read story

In Our View: Despite supply issues, vaccine efforts advance

January 31, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Thus far, it appears, the biggest issue with coronavirus inoculations is a shortage of vaccines. About one month since the rollout of vaccines approved by the federal government, demand is outstripping supply for the still-nascent vaccination programs in Clark County. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Virus test; cutting in line

January 30, 2021, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To coronavirus testing. A free, no-barrier testing site is up and running in Vancouver. Located at Tower Mall along Mill Plain Boulevard, the drive-through and walk-up facility has administered about 250 tests a day since opening two weeks ago. It can handle up to 1,000 tests a day if… Read story