October 3, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In many ways, Initiative 1634 on the November ballot is a solution in search of a problem. The initiative would prohibit local governments from enacting taxes on groceries. Read story
October 2, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Washington’s deadly force law needs to be changed. But while the state has what critics decry as the nation’s weakest accountability measures for law enforcement, Initiative 940 is not the proper path for fixing a broken system. Read story
October 1, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In the race for Vancouver City Council, Pos. 1, it is easier to see the similarities between the candidates than it is to find differences. But while both contenders are well-qualified, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Laurie Lebowsky for the position. Read story
September 30, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Democrat Carolyn Long is an insightful, engaged and energetic candidate. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that voters elect Long as congressional representative from Washington’s 3rd District. Read story
September 29, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To plans for Block 10. The empty block kitty-corner from Esther Short Park has long been unfinished business in downtown Vancouver’s thriving redevelopment. Partly landscaped, it looks pretty good for an empty lot, but there are better days ahead. This week, Gramor Development President Barry Cain updated the city… Read story
September 28, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Incumbents Steve Gonzalez, Sheryl McCloud and Susan Owens are all well-qualified for re-election to the state Supreme Court, and yet the choices before voters are disappointing. Owens and McCloud are running unopposed, after would-be challengers were deemed ineligible and removed from the ballot for the Nov. 6 election. Only Gonzalez… Read story
September 27, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Decision time is drawing near. Ballots for the general election are scheduled to be mailed Oct. 19, and election day is Nov. 6. So, as The Columbian’s Editorial Board kicks off its spate of recommendations, we begin by suggesting that voters support incumbent Jim Malinowski for Clark Public Utilities commissioner… Read story
September 26, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In the 1980s, lawmakers in both Washington and Oregon enacted changes that might have appeared small at the time but have had huge impacts on both states. By making room for brewpubs and the craft beer industry, legislators transformed the region’s bars and restaurants — as even a short drive… Read story
September 25, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Congress has taken an incremental step to deal with the nation’s opioid crisis. While that is good news for the American people, another development points out the complexities of the situation and the way in which the system works against the public good. Read story
September 24, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The U.S. Supreme Court last week took a step to shed light on our elections. In a ruling that undermines “dark money” in politics, the court helped to provide transparency and clarity to election finances. Read story
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