May 27, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
An interesting thing has happened on the way to the polls. Read story
May 26, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To publicly owned utilities. While it is a bit unusual to offer cheers for the end of an idea that was half-baked to begin with, we must take note of a recent decision by the Trump administration. Officials have backed down from a plan to privatize the Bonneville Power… Read story
May 25, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Washington’s public charter schools are governed by a well-designed system that should be allowed to establish roots and flourish. Read story
May 24, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In working to renovate and preserve Providence Academy, members of The Historic Trust are not focused on public relations or marketing. So it is understandable that the rollout of a proposed development at the site was a little bumpy. Read story
May 23, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In truth, no amount of restitution can adequately make up for the damage caused by last year’s Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. But a judicial order for $36 million from the 15-year-old perpetrator brings up questions about how best to make the punishment fit… Read story
May 22, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
With a 2018 budget of $68.5 million, the Port of Vancouver is a significant player in the economy and the life of Vancouver. With little attention from the public, the port has fulfilled it foreign trade and economic development mission for more than a century. Read story
May 21, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The Seattle City Council’s passage of a “head tax” upon large employers represents a victory of ideology over sensibility. But it is neither the panacea nor the disaster that pundits on both sides are claiming. Read story
May 20, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
We are not quite ready to break out the noisemakers and streamers. While the latest news from Oregon’s Value Pricing Policy Advisory Committee is encouraging, it is not yet a cause for celebration. Read story
May 19, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To bald eagles. An eagle found wandering along Highway 14 in Vancouver this week appears to be recovering nicely at an Audubon Society care center in Portland. The bird has a broken wing and damage to one eye, injuries consistent with a collision with an auto. Read story
May 18, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
With the federal government abdicating its role as a watchdog for the benefit of the public, kudos are warranted for the Washington Legislature. Read story
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