March 11, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To community discussions. The focus of The Columbian’s Economic Forecast Breakfast was particularly timely this year — artificial intelligence. Business and community leaders gathered to hear a panel of experts discuss the current and future economic impacts of the growing technology. “They don’t have emotions. All they do is… Read story
March 9, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Sen. Lynda Wilson’s retirement from the Legislature brings forth many thoughts — about both her role as a lawmaker and about politics in general. Read story
March 8, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
With the Legislature passing three voter-driven measures on Monday, a spotlight has been placed on Washington’s initiative system and the foundations of our democracy. Read story
March 7, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
For decades, Americans have had little reason to fear measles. Read story
March 6, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
To the benefit of Clark County residents, Oregon lawmakers have seen the light. Read story
March 5, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
It is an ambitious idea, and one that generates questions. But it also is a creative plan for mitigating Clark County’s housing shortage and a proposal that warrants discussion. Read story
March 4, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To election transparency. Claims of election fraud in recent years have failed to uncover widespread wrongdoing anywhere in the United States. In fact, the spreading of lies cost Fox News $787 million in a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. But there has been a benefit to the specious accusations:… Read story
March 2, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In celebrating international trade and its oversized impact on our state, Sen. Maria Cantwell recently distilled the issue. Read story
March 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Public education in Clark County — and throughout Washington — is at an inflection point. Ensuring productive schooling for future generations will require effective leadership along with robust support from the public. Read story
February 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The odds are that Clark County has approximately 350 leaplings. And to those people who because a wrinkle in time often feel left out, we say, “Happy birthday!” Read story
