January 29, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As the Washington State Redistricting Commission begins its work, residents can be thankful for the state’s system of redrawing congressional and legislative districts. That system is imperfect, yet it is superior to that of most states. Read story
January 28, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
On one hand, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s concern about the makeup of the Supreme Court is crucial to promoting the unity President Biden has forcefully advocated. On the other hand, it represents stunning hypocrisy on the part of Congressional Republicans. Read story
January 27, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
The early days of the Biden presidency highlight a problem with the federal government. Executive orders have come to replace the act of legislating, giving excessive power to the executive branch and reflecting how Congress has abdicated its duty. Read story
January 26, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
One of the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic has been the uniqueness of it all. With the virus being previously unknown, mitigation efforts have been created from scratch, amounting to little more than a best-guess scenario. Responses need to be adjusted as information increasingly becomes available. Read story
January 25, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
A proposal to fund transportation projects throughout the state comes with a lightning bolt’s worth of sticker shock. But before reflexively opposing the idea, Clark County residents should consider the alternatives. Read story
January 24, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Perhaps the most poignant exhortation during Joe Biden’s inauguration address was a call for the truth to prevail. Read story
January 23, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To prosecutorial equity. The Vancouver City Attorney’s Office is making changes to how it prosecutes certain crimes, including those related to substance abuse and misdemeanor driving with a suspended license. Read story
January 22, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
Eventually, the axiom says, the rent comes due. Read story
January 21, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
“We can do hard things.” Read story
January 20, 2021, 6:03am Editorials
As with any new presidency, the Biden administration arrives with hope, ambition and vision. It also arrives while facing extraordinary challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and extreme discord throughout the nation. Read story
