October 2, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The ongoing metamorphosis of the Vancouver Barracks is intriguing on several levels. The changes allow Vancouver to repurpose a piece of its past rather than allowing that history to languish in disrepair; they, ideally, will create economic activity that is appropriate for the location; and they reflect vast improvements in… Read story
October 1, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
It is a step in the right direction. Read story
September 30, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Legacy Lands. The Clark County council is considering 12 conservation projects that would expand public trails and parks, protect fish habitat and preserve natural resource land. The plan, which was recommended by the county’s Parks Advisory Board, would cost an estimated $19.7 million for land acquisition and the… Read story
September 29, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Although the rate of violent crime showed a slight increase nationally last year, federal officials should be cautious about overreacting to the data. Read story
September 28, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
After agreeing to pay $500,000 and settle a lawsuit from two professors, officials at The Evergreen State College can move forward from the student protests of this past spring. But at Evergreen and elsewhere, discussions about free speech on campus should remain robust. Read story
September 27, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
For critics who decry government bureaucracy and oppressive regulations, efforts to establish rail-dependent businesses along Clark County’s Chelatchie Prairie Railroad can serve as a case study. Read story
September 26, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Despite Washington’s bona fides as a politically green state, advocates for a carbon tax have had difficulty gaining any traction for their ideas. Proposals by Gov. Jay Inslee have garnered little more than yawns in the Legislature, and voters soundly rejected Initiative 732 last year. Read story
September 25, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Eventually, we will return. Read story
September 24, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Judging by evidence, the federal Election Integrity Commission appears to be a solution in search of a problem. A recent report from five states — including Washington — suggests that voter fraud is minimal. Read story
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