February 28, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
As much as anything surrounding a proposed Interstate 5 replacement bridge, discussions about tolls drive home the reality of the project. Read story
February 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
It is an interesting exercise – and an informative one. And as four Columbian staff members compare various modes of travel by “racing” from downtown Vancouver to the heart of Seattle, the results are predictable. Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To fiscal responsibility. With her district facing a $3 million budget shortfall, Washougal School District Superintendent Mary Templeton will see a $21,000 reduction in compensation for the 2024-25 school year. This includes cuts in salary and vacation buybacks, along with the waiver of a contractual salary increase. Read story
February 24, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Is it an annoyance, a problem or a threat? Read story
February 23, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
When news broke this week that the owners of Beaches Restaurant and Bar would retire at the end of the year, surprisingly our first thought wasn’t about the Beach House Salad. Read story
February 22, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Applying to college and figuring out the finances is stressful enough for students and families. The federal government has made it even more trying this year. Read story
February 21, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Vancouver’s ties to the Providence health care system date back more than 150 years. Read story
February 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In an effort to distill a complex process to a couple simple sentences, Alisha Smith does a pretty good job. Read story
February 19, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers … and jeers: To school levy elections. The numbers are not final, but last week’s school levies in the Battle Ground, Camas, Green Mountain and Woodland districts appear headed for passage. Levies support day-to-day operations, technology and facilities maintenance and will help the districts maintain their educational levels. That… Read story
February 17, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Two things are evident from a Vancouver City Council discussion regarding the Affordable Housing Fund: More details are needed, and Clark County officials must be engaged in order for the region to reduce homelessness. Read story
