November 3, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Regardless of the outcome, the election of 2020 could go down in history as a great awakening of American democracy. The chaos of the past four years, combined with this year’s pandemic and racial unrest, has coalesced into what appears to be record voter turnout. Read story
November 1, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Here is a recap of voting recommendations from The Columbian’s Editorial Board: Read story
November 1, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
By Wednesday, six days before the election, more than half of the registered voters in Clark County had returned their ballots. But even the procrastinators out there can rest assured that their votes will be counted if they drop them in an official ballot box or have them postmarked by… Read story
October 31, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To combating homelessness. Clark County and the city of Vancouver have formed a joint advisory group to deal with homelessness in the region. “I’m confident that working together with our partners at the city is the best approach to develop strategies to fight the devastating problem of homelessness in… Read story
October 30, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Regardless of who wins Tuesday’s presidential election, federal trade policy will be essential to helping the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true in Washington. Read story
October 29, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Few items in a city’s budget draw the attention — or the ire — of taxpayers as quickly as street repair. Perhaps that is because few items are shared as broadly among the populace, with a majority of residents depending on reliable streets on a daily basis. Read story
October 28, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
In gradually shifting to in-person kindergarten classes amid the coronavirus pandemic, local school districts must proceed with caution. Read story
October 27, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Rather than devise a bold and aggressive plan for combatting the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration is surrendering. Eight months into the pandemic, a lack of leadership from the White House is continuing to endanger Americans while providing little hope that the end is near. Read story
October 25, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Democracy, it appears, is alive and well in Clark County. And while Washington’s long-established vote-by-mail system has proven to be secure and beneficial to voters, protecting the right to vote remains an issue in many parts of the country. Read story
October 24, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the cleanup of Camp Bonneville. The former military site in east Clark County is close to being ready for recreational use — nearly two decades after the start of cleanup efforts. The 3,840-acre property is expected to be turned into a regional park, adding to the area’s bounty… Read story
