October 23, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Clark County voters have a little more than two weeks to mail or drop off ballots before the Nov. 7 election. But why wait? The Columbian urges all eligible residents to partake in the civic duty that forms the foundation of our representative democracy. Read story
October 22, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
or the past four years, a proposal to build an oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver has been marked by subterfuge. Members of the port commission, representatives of oil interests, and now a candidate for a seat on the commission routinely have demonstrated disdain for the sensibilities of Clark… Read story
October 21, 2017, 6:01am Editorials
Cheers: To improved forest management. Decades of mismanagement have contributed to the intensity of wildfires in recent years, and Congress apparently is poised to finally do something about it. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington are part of a bipartisan group supporting a bill that would authorize more… Read story
October 20, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
As problems go, voters in the Vancouver Public Schools district are faced with a good one. The race for Position 3 on the school board features two strong candidates who are capable of being effective and forward-thinking board members. Read story
October 19, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
This is a time of transition and growth for Vancouver Public Schools, a situation that calls for a steady hand on the district’s board of directors. Because of that, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Mark Stoker to remain on the board as representative for Position 2. Read story
October 18, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Each candidate for Vancouver City Council, Position 3, has selling points that bolster her candidacy. After weighing those strengths — along with the contestants’ weaknesses — The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Linda Glover. Read story
October 17, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Alishia Topper is a clear choice in the race for Vancouver City Council, Position 2, and The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that voters support her re-election campaign. Read story
October 16, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The contest for Vancouver City Council, Position 1, presents a unique challenge for voters. Rather than recommend a candidate in the race, The Columbian’s Editorial Board encourages voters to ponder the process and vote for what would most benefit the city. Read story
October 15, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
For the good of the region in both the present and the future, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Don Orange as Port of Vancouver commissioner from District 1. Read story
October 14, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the Forum at the Library. The long-running quarterly series provides an evening of stimulating discussion and welcome proof that Americans can disagree without being disagreeable. Wednesday night’s session at the Vancouver Community Library tackled the important subject of local food systems. We all want to eat healthy, locally… Read story
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