January 9, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Mother Nature often does not provide warning of environmental disasters, which makes the events unfolding near Yakima a bit unusual. Read story
January 8, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The legislative session that begins today is scheduled to be a short one — but there is no shortage of pressing issues. So, as Clark County’s nine legislators — six representatives and three senators from the 17th, 18th and 49th districts — return to work, here are some of the… Read story
January 7, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
A decision by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to allow for a crackdown on the recreational marijuana industry should motivate Congress to take action. Lawmakers must recognize that public sentiment, economics, and common sense call for national legalization of the drug. Read story
January 6, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To keeping drivers focused. Police in Washington have started enforcing a new law that cracks down on distracted driving. After a six-month grace period in which warnings typically were issued, officers now are handing out fines for drivers caught paying attention to their phone while behind the wheel. The… Read story
January 5, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
By its own admission, Washington’s government is addicted to tobacco — or at least to the revenue it produces for the state. As legislators return to work next week for the start of the 2018 session, they should break that addiction and raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and… Read story
January 4, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
At the risk of being presumptuous, we’re guessing that you’ve already missed a workout at the gym or taken an extra bite of dessert. And that well-intentioned strategy to have salad for lunch every day? Well, that lasted until about noon on New Year’s Day, didn’t it? Read story
January 3, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The complexities of Clark County’s homeless issue require creativity as well as diligence on the part of citizens and local governments. And while there are no simple solutions, a local Go Connect SafePark program deserves some attention. Read story
January 2, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Don’t care whom Ari chooses on “The Bachelor?” Time on your hands now that “Monday Night Football” is over? Want to earn $1,947 a month by working part time? Why not apply for the Vancouver City Council? Read story
January 1, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The new year is upon us, a time to look ahead and resolve to make positive changes. While most resolutions are of a personal nature, revolving around, say, finally losing those extra pounds or saving money, we thought our elected officials and others could use a few suggestions for resolutions… Read story
December 31, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Just as predictably as Santa leaves toys, not coal, on Christmas, journalists will compile a year-end list of top stories. On today’s front page, you’ll find our picks for the local top stories of the year. But before the ball drops in New York City, let’s take a look at… Read story
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