April 3, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
A pair of seemingly disconnected news items this week actually are closely related. Their common ancestry can be found in a movement early this decade to rethink police work and criminal justice in an effort to make law enforcement more responsive to the needs of the public. Read story
April 2, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Bungling management and internal turmoil at Boeing should serve as a lesson to major corporations in every industry. It also should grab the attention of jurists and a public that relies on policies that act in the interest of the people. Read story
April 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To reducing food waste. Clark County has joined an international effort proclaiming this to be Food Waste Prevention Week. The county is partnering on a podcast about food waste and is conducting an interactive workshop titled “Cooking with Leftovers on a Budget.” Read story
March 30, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Following a tragedy such as the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, several questions are relevant. One is, “Can it happen here?” Another is, “What can we learn from this?” With plans for replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge being our region’s dominant news story in recent years, the questions take… Read story
March 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Despite years of finger-pointing and bluster from both sides, U.S. politicians have declined to effectively address immigration policy. While lawmakers might see it as politically expedient, using the issue as a wedge rather than seeking solutions has mounting deleterious effects. Read story
March 28, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Fentanyl has ratcheted up the financial and social costs of the United States’ opioid crisis. It also has intensified the focus on border security. Read story
March 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Discord in Snohomish County calls to mind a Clark County controversy from last year. It also renews questions about the impact of industrial pollution near residential areas and schools. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In an age when bluster often is confused with leadership, an unassuming senator from Washington plays a key role in ensuring the federal government remains functional. Read story
March 25, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To knowledge. Answer: He is the winner of the 2024 “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions. Question: Who is Yogesh Raut? The Vancouver resident’s triumph was televised last week as Raut captured his third game victory to clinch the tournament, earning a $250,000 grand prize. Read story
March 23, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The typical State of the City address is part reflection, part pep talk, and part self-congratulatory enumeration of accomplishments. The same can be said about speeches assessing the state of the union, or the state of the state, or the state of the county. Read story
