December 29, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Soon to begin his third four-year term as Washington’s governor, Jay Inslee is no stranger to what happens to the governor’s biannual budget request: At best, it gets an overhaul on a scale that would turn the Titanic into a modern cruise ship. At worst, it sinks. Read story
December 27, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The Biden administration will have a lot to do when it gets started next month. Climate change needs to be acknowledged and addressed with forward-thinking policies. We need plans and funds to address our crumbling infrastructure. Deficit spending has increased the federal debt beyond what most Americans can even fathom,… Read story
December 26, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To no-barrier testing for the coronavirus. Although a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is locally available in limited quantities, it will be months before it can be administered to anyone who wants it. So the need remains for easily available testing for anyone who believes they might have contracted the… Read story
December 25, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Like most traditions throughout 2020, Christmas looks different this year. Many families will be unable to hold traditional gatherings because of COVID-19 precautions, and many will be missing loved ones because of the virus’s growing toll. Still more will face scaled-back celebrations because of the devastating economic impact of coronavirus. Read story
December 24, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Many Clark County residents likely have a passing familiarity with the remarkable story of Henrietta Lacks, thanks to a local high school. And although Lacks died in 1951, her influence continues to grow. Read story
December 23, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Having all the chairs filled for Christmas dinner this year could mean some empty spaces next year. As Americans celebrate the season Friday, we must work to balance a desire to gather with loved ones against a desire to keep those loved ones healthy amid a lingering coronavirus pandemic. Read story
December 22, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Some 30 years after it was enacted, the Americans with Disabilities Act has become a part of everyday life. Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
In order to slow the spread of coronavirus, Americans need to roll up their sleeves — and not just figuratively. Read story
December 19, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
With Christmas being less than a week away, ’tis the season for cheers. Nothing but cheers, and maybe a little joy. Thus, we are eschewing our weekly Cheers and Jeers editorial — or at least part of it. Read story
December 18, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program was a blessing for small and mid-sized companies throughout the country. But that blessing could turn out to be a bit of a curse without action from Congress. Read story
