April 21, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Protests against stay-at-home orders are foolish, dangerous and counterproductive to the protesters’ stated cause. Read story
April 19, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The saga of a now-departed Clark County employee would count as a comedy of errors if it were not so embarrassing. James Sauls’ three-day tenure with the county represents an easily avoidable systemic failure on the part of officials. Read story
April 18, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
With the coronavirus pandemic providing a seemingly endless string of depressing news, we offer a reminder that there also are good things happening in our community. Today, we have nothing but cheers; we hear enough jeers throughout the rest of the week. Read story
April 17, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
It probably is no surprise that Earth Day is deeply rooted in the Northwest. But it might come as a surprise to learn those roots sprang up locally — at least in part. Read story
April 16, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The fiasco of last week’s presidential primary in Wisconsin further demonstrates the need for mail-in ballots across the nation in the November election. Read story
April 15, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Among its many effects, the COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted shortcomings in Washington’s system of nursing homes. While any pandemic is likely to disproportionately strike the aged and frail among us, the coronavirus has turned a spotlight on long-term care and the need to improve protections for some of our most… Read story
April 14, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
President Donald Trump’s frustration with stay-at-home orders across the country is understandable, as is his desire to get America working again. But several recent assertions from the president indicate a poor understanding of the powers of his office and a persistent disconnect between his desires and the reality of the… Read story
April 12, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
In the 1957 Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” the green anthropomorphic creature tries to steal a sacred holiday from the Whos living in Whoville. Taking their gifts and trees and decorations — even the roast beast! — the Grinch attempts to prevent Christmas from arriving. Read story
April 11, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To checking in. Local law enforcement agencies are instituting a program designed to mitigate the sense of isolation that has accompanied the coronavirus epidemic. The Senior Wellness Check will have volunteers regularly check in on local citizens by phone to ensure that they are well and are effectively coping… Read story
April 10, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
There are positive signs in the fight to slow the spread of the new coronavirus in Washington and across the nation. Read story
