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In Our View: Civics education critical to influencing future

September 23, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

When the president of the United States demonstrates little knowledge or understanding of the U.S. Constitution, it is not surprising that many Americans do the same. Read story

In Our View: Tell officials your vision for Vancouver’s future

September 22, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

The question is simple, but the answers are likely to be complex: What is your vision for the future of Vancouver? Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Volcano monitoring; gas leak

September 21, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To volcano monitoring. The U.S. Geological Survey is adding three monitoring stations to Mount Hood to keep watch on the volcano. Yes, Mount Hood is an active volcano, even if it has not erupted in more than 200 years. And a recent article in The New York Times painted… Read story

In Our View: Accountability a must in Purdue Pharma case

September 20, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is right to reject a flawed settlement between Purdue Pharma and 23 states that have sued the maker of OxyContin. The company’s role in perpetrating the opioid crisis that has afflicted the nation calls for justice in addition to a monetary reward. Read story

In Our View: Land-use fight’s end clears way for compliance

September 19, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

Clark County officials have a long and unproductive history of challenging the state’s Growth Management Act. So it is encouraging that the county council has halted a three-year legal battle over the issue. Read story

In Our View: Harm to science more than just Sharpie revision

September 18, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

While President Donald Trump’s Twitter spats and derisive nicknames for critics draw much attention, the administration’s war on science goes largely unnoticed. Read story

In Our View: Never forget, lawmakers, that you work for us

September 17, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

As the state Supreme Court considers a case involving legislative transparency, it is time for another reminder that lawmakers work for the public. Read story

In Our View: Vancouver wise to review police use of force

September 16, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

A thorough examination of the use of deadly force by Vancouver police is a necessary and important undertaking. It should be accompanied by meaningful conversations between officials and the public. Read story

In Our View: Trump power grab over wall must be resisted

September 15, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

In redirecting money from military construction projects to fund a wall along the United States’ border with Mexico, President Donald Trump has violated the American principles of governance and, perhaps, the U.S. Constitution. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Ban offshore drilling; text mess

September 14, 2019, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To a proposed ban on offshore drilling. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a ban on oil drilling off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts in a response to Trump administration plans to increase offshore drilling. “Washington residents do not believe that drilling off our coast is in our best… Read story