December 20, 2017, 6:30am Editorials
Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed supplemental state budget is a good starting point for legislators, but there is room for improvement. In short, the proposal embraces two good ideas that don’t necessarily go well together. Read story
December 19, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Some historic eras last slightly longer than expected, providing a little extra time to muse about their significance. Such is the case with the final U.S.-based flight of Boeing’s 747. Read story
December 18, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Government transparency is a nonpartisan idea worthy of support by any lawmaker who places the public good above self-interest. When legislators return to Olympia next month, they should be quick to back a bill that would shine light on “dark money” in politics. Read story
December 17, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The process that has brought congressional Republicans to the brink of passing tax “reform” has been nothing short of shameful. Read story
December 16, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Knitty Gritty Heroes. In addition to coming up with a clever name for themselves, a group of women at Vista Court Apartments near downtown Vancouver have been pitching in to help the homeless. Since starting in May, they have knit more than 500 hats for people who are… Read story
December 15, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
With the weather growing colder and the daylight hours becoming shorter, the signs are clear: The season for coughs and chills and that all-over achy feeling has arrived. Read story
December 14, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
As they bid adieu to Vancouver’s city government, Tim Leavitt and Jack Burkman leave behind a legacy of visionary leadership that future leaders should strive to match. Read story
December 13, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
In December 2012, Washington became one of the early states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Now, as many couples in this state celebrate their fifth wedding anniversaries, it is time to also celebrate the fact that Washington is a more inclusive, welcoming and, yes, loving state than it… Read story
December 12, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Although the demise of a proposed oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver appears imminent, oil-bearing trains will continue to roll through Vancouver and other populated areas of Clark County. Because of that, a decision by the Trump administration to scale back some safety regulations for oil trains is cause… Read story
December 11, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
In the often-puzzling world of funding government services, property taxes are the Rubik’s Cube. They can be baffling and convoluted, creating a labyrinth for taxpayers. So, as the Clark County council approves a 1 percent increase in county property-tax collections for next year, allow us to provide a quick explanation. Read story
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