March 7, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
As any parent who has young children can attest, the chore of finding available and affordable child care can lead to as many sleepless nights as a colicky baby. Adequate care can be difficult to find, and the costs can be an albatross on a family’s finances. Read story
March 6, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Turning on a lamp or charging a smartphone is an afterthought for Washington residents. Thanks to abundant, clean, renewable hydropower, this region is blessed with relatively inexpensive electricity to power our homes and businesses. Read story
March 5, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Once again, some members of the Legislature are attempting to de-link standardized tests from graduation requirements at public high school throughout the state. And once again, they are selling students short. Read story
March 4, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
During a time of high political drama, it was easy last week to overlook a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. While President Trump’s former attorney was testifying before Congress and the president was meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, leaders of seven pharmaceutical companies were being grilled by the… Read story
March 3, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
We didn’t really require more evidence, but the latest statistics reinforce the need for Washington to increase the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes and vaping devices. Read story
March 2, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Vancouver City Council. After opposition from many citizens, city officials are rethinking plans for bike lanes along three north-south streets north of downtown. City planners had devised a proposal for creating protected bike lanes and removing some on-street parking, with work along Columbia Street expected to start this… Read story
March 1, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Amid the constant chaos of the Trump presidency, it can be difficult to decipher which controversies are important and which are the result of partisan infighting. Read story
February 28, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Whether because of planning or serendipity, Washington has been perfectly positioned to take advantage of the tech boom of the past 30 years and the jobs it has created. The state has been the birthplace of Microsoft, Amazon and countless other corporations that once promised the jobs of the future… Read story
February 27, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
At the time of the 2016 presidential election, the 10 least populous states in the union accounted for 2.87 percent of the U.S. population. But those states accounted for more than 6 percent of the electoral votes, wielding more than twice the power their population would suggest. Read story
February 26, 2019, 6:03am Editorials
Think of it like your neighborhood. When somebody moves in and spends a lot of money on a behemoth structure, you hope to develop a good relationship and that they will be thoughtful neighbors. Read story
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