November 1, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
From the category of backhanded compliments comes this recent headline in The Columbian: “County, state on healthier end of obesity lists.” Read story
October 31, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
These can be scary times. Property taxes are due; our nation has endured a spate of political violence; and there is an election next week that has more than a few stomachs turning. Scary, indeed. Read story
October 30, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Last week’s ruling from the state Supreme Court that charter schools are constitutional should finally allow such schools to fully fulfill their mission for the benefit of Washington students. Read story
October 29, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Ideally, political calculation occasionally gives way to the best interests of the public. But with the midterm election eight days away, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is opting for strategy rather than engagement. Read story
October 28, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Message for legislators in Olympia: You aren’t that special. Read story
October 27, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To fighting opioid overdoses. A bill signed Wednesday by President Trump will help provide needed resources to combat the opioid epidemic. Last year, officials say, 39 people in Clark County died from opioid overdose, part of more than 700 deaths statewide. The new law reauthorizes funding for the Cures… Read story
October 26, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Roughly a year remains in the planning process, but Vancouver’s Heights District is showing potential as a dynamic public-private partnership to rejuvenate a long-ignored section of the city. Many questions surround the triangle bordered by Mill Plain Boulevard, MacArthur Boulevard and Devine Road, but city officials are taking a thoughtful… Read story
October 25, 2018, 6:01am Editorials
Did you win? If you are reading this rather than sipping Mai Tais on a beach in Aruba, we’re guessing you did not capture the $1.6 billion prize in Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing. Read story
October 24, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Efforts to preserve salmon runs throughout the Columbia Basin should include more than wishful thinking. They also need consideration of economic impacts and must pursue evidence-based solutions. Read story
October 23, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Election season pop quiz: What is the party preference for Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins? How about Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey or prosecuting attorney Tony Golik? Read story
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