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Editorials

In Our View: Upping Ante on Gambling

May 17, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

Sorry, but no dice; it would be premature for sports fans in Clark County to make a trip to the local casino with the intention of placing a bet on the Seahawks or Trail Blazers or Timbers. But in the wake of a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, Washington… Read story

In Our View: Get Real on Drug Prices

May 16, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

In 2015, Americans spent $1,162 per capita on prescription drugs — by far the most of any country. According to Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, it is easy to see why: A prescription for Humira, a popular injectable medication used to treat conditions such as arthritis and psoriasis, costs $822 in… Read story

In Our View: ‘Heavy Lift’ Worth a Look

May 15, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 43 million American adults suffer from mental illness in a given year, and about 1 in 25 adults live with serious illnesses. All of that is pertinent as we acknowledge May’s designation as Mental Health Awareness Month and ponder Washington’s… Read story

In Our View: Nicknames Worthy Topic

May 14, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

Eventually, we believe, the discussion about athletic team nicknames will take a much different tone. Some decades from now, Americans will ponder the National Football League team based in Washington, D.C., and say, “They had a team called the Redskins? Seriously? You’re kidding, right?” Read story

In Our View: Happy Day to Perfect Mom

May 13, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

She knows us better than anybody, and we know her better than most. So why do we have so much trouble figuring out what Mom wants for Mother's Day? Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers

May 12, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

heers: To considering the environment. A Cowlitz County judge has ruled that the environmental review of a proposed methanol refining project in Kalama must include analysis of potential greenhouse gas emissions. Northwest Innovation Works is planning a $2 billion facility to refine methanol from natural gas for shipment to China. Read story

In Our View: Stamp Out Ballot Cost

May 11, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

Gov. Jay Inslee should approve a request from Secretary of State Kim Wyman for $2 million in emergency spending, helping ensure equal access to the ballot box for all of Washington’s residents. Read story

In Our View: Volcano Has Our Respect

May 10, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

Here in Clark County, we have a healthy respect for — and an abiding interest in — volcanoes. That is what happens when the most famous volcano in the continental United States is within sight. Read story

In Our View: State Right to Fight EPA

May 9, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

In challenging federal efforts to roll back emissions standards for vehicles, the state of Washington is looking out for the public and the planet. Read story

In Our View: Enforce City Email Policy

May 8, 2018, 6:03am Editorials

We can empathize when Bill Turlay expresses discomfort with modern technology. Constant advancements can be confusing for those of us who are accustomed to a particular way of doing things. Read story