October 22, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Chris Reykdal, Washington’s superintendent of public instruction, deserves credit for taking a visionary approach to address problems he sees coming regarding education funding. Unfortunately, Reykdal has a blind spot regarding a proposal for a capital gains tax in the state. Read story
October 21, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
With multiple government entities calling for a new Interstate 5 Bridge, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has provided a reminder of just how daunting such a task will be. Read story
October 20, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To voting. More than 280,000 ballots were mailed throughout Clark County beginning this week in preparation for the Nov. 6 general election. If a ballot is not received by Thursday, registered voters are encouraged to contact the Clark County Elections office at 360-397-2345. Eligible voters who have not registered… Read story
October 19, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Perhaps the most confusing and certainly the most meaningless item on the Nov. 6 ballot falls under the headline “Advisory Vote No. 19.” The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “maintain” vote on this item. Read story
October 18, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
During his eight years in office, Scott Weber has had a complicated relationship with the job of Clark County clerk. Despite this, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote to retain the Republican in the Nov. 6 election. Read story
October 17, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that Peter Van Nortwick be retained as Clark County Assessor in the Nov. 6 election. While the assessor’s race is likely to garner more attention than usual this year, we believe it is essential for voters to recognize that Van Nortwick has grown into the… Read story
October 16, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cy being in tune with issues facing Washington state and by supporting policies that will help create a prosperous future for all Americans, Democrat Maria Cantwell has earned a fourth term in the United States Senate. The Columbian Editorial Board recommends a vote for Cantwell to continue her vital work… Read story
October 15, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
For the first time since 1982, local voters will be putting somebody new in the office of Clark County treasurer. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Alishia Topper as the best candidate to maintain the stability and efficiency of the office. Read story
October 14, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
oters in the 18th District have two solid candidates to choose from as they consider how to fill an open seat in the Legislature. The Columbian’s Editorial Board believes Democrat Kathy Gillespie is the superior candidate for state representative, position 2, and recommends her for the job. Read story
October 13, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To The Portland Loo. The new Vancouver Waterfront Park includes the latest innovation in public toilets. That might not be the kind of thing a city highlights in tourism brochures, but it sounds like a good idea. The facilities have graffiti-proof walls, blue lights that stymie intravenous drug users,… Read story
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