May 8, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Although figuring out how to cross above the Columbia River has received much attention in recent years, local residents should not ignore what is happening below. Flood control along the River of the West often is taken for granted but warrants attention. Read story
May 7, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
During last year’s debate over the U.S. Farm Bill, Congress did what it seemingly does best. It avoided the issue and put it off for another day, extending the 2018 Farm Bill rather than piecing together a comprehensive update. Read story
May 6, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To leading by example. For years, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle has been known for her volunteer work throughout the city. So it is not surprising that she organized an educational workshop demonstrating how to safely prepare and serve food for people in need. “People are hungry to make a… Read story
May 4, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana is a move in the right direction. But in some important ways, it is only a token step. Read story
May 3, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Contrary to the vitriol that is common in these politically divisive times, it is possible for the United States to provide aid to allies and still address domestic issues. Approving assistance for democratic nations does not preclude measures to protect the southern border. Read story
May 2, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
An agreement for the cleanup of radioactive waste at Hanford is encouraging. At the same time, it is a depressing reminder of the federal government’s dereliction in dealing with the nation’s most contaminated nuclear waste site. Read story
May 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Ideally, Washington residents will not hear much in the coming years about the Trans Mountain Pipeline or about oil tankers in the Salish Sea. The practice of transferring oil from one place to another typically draws attention only when a disaster occurs. Read story
April 30, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Imagine, for a moment, if your household budget could increase a maximum of 1 percent from year to year. Read story
April 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a new beginning. We’re guessing that many local residents have noticed a three-story gray building just east and north of the Interstate 5 Bridge. And we’re guessing they have wondered, “What the heck is that?” Now, the 113-year-old structure might be given new life. Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The explanation is fairly simple. Read story