June 16, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Fort Vancouver. For tourists looking to take in a piece of Vancouver’s history, the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is frequently the first stop. Through Fort Vancouver, Vancouver Barracks, Pearson Air Museum and the McLoughlin House, the area east of downtown tells the story of the early days… Read story
June 15, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
A report from the state auditor’s office should be viewed as a teachable moment for Clark County Juvenile Court and school districts in the area. It also should be viewed as a call for the Legislature to reduce risks to student safety and the possibility of lawsuits targeting a district. Read story
June 14, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Although there is a trope that anybody in America can grow up to be president of the United States, there are some limitations. As spelled out in Article 2, Section 1 of the United States Constitution, a president must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a… Read story
June 13, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
While the state Supreme Court has lifted its jurisdiction over a long-running school-funding case, much work remains to ensure quality education for all Washington students. Read story
June 12, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The lessons should be clear. As they say, those who can’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Read story
June 11, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
File this one under “unintended consequences.” A proposal that would greatly increase oil tanker traffic in Washington’s Salish Sea — an idea that has drawn the wrath of Gov. Jay Inslee — can be directly traced to rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline two years ago. The lesson is… Read story
June 10, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Any solution for Clark County’s outdated and overcrowded jail is going to be costly. Sooner or later, residents will have to pay for a vast overhaul of the facility. Read story
June 9, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To bands and floats. For more than 100 years, the Grand Floral Parade has been the centerpiece of the civic celebration that is Portland’s Rose Festival, and this year’s cavalcade begins at 10 a.m. today. Some words of warning: If you are attending the parade, prepare for rain; if… Read story
June 8, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
This year’s homeless count in Clark County reveals few surprises. Read story
June 7, 2018, 6:01am Editorials
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in a religious liberty case was narrow enough to avoid answering the large questions surrounding the issue. Read story