September 13, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Next year’s retirement of U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert will draw attention — as well as campaign money — to Washington. The race for the state’s 8th Congressional District will be viewed as a bellwether for the midterm elections as Republicans try to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives. Read story
September 12, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
These are, undoubtedly, tense times in the United States. Heightened political divisions and the anger generated by those divisions all too often have culminated in violence while threatening to undermine the rule of law that serves as the demarcation between civility and chaos. Read story
September 11, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States offers a chance for reflection, remembrance, and assessment. So it is fitting for all of us to momentarily pause today, the 16th anniversary of that horrific event. Read story
September 10, 2017, 6:05am Editorials
With the Trump administration planning to overturn protections for people brought to this country illegally as children, Congress should work quickly to recognize the value of those immigrants. Lawmakers must provide reassurance that such immigrants are safe from being deported by the only country they have ever really known. Read story
September 8, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Clark County’s Camp Bonneville Military Reservation site has the potential to be a gem for local residents. So, as cleanup efforts continue at the former military training facility, the goal must be to prepare the area for safe and extensive public use. Read story
September 7, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The devastation is far from finished, and yet the sense of loss already is overwhelming. Read story
September 6, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
With a legislative committee taking shape to consider the future of the Interstate 5 Bridge, numerous questions are begging to be answered. And while the minutiae of any eventual project will need to be addressed, two major issues could stall the effort before it even gets into gear: Will Oregon… Read story
September 5, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
An unusual legal move by Port of Vancouver officials does little to mitigate the failure of their original action or to restore the trust of the public. If truly desiring to act in good faith and demonstrate that they are beholden to citizens, representatives should begin to terminate an agreement… Read story
September 4, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Times have changed since Labor Day was first recognized as a cause for celebration. And while the holiday might seem a bit anachronistic these days, it provides an annual call for workers throughout the United States to remember and honor the benefits that have been forged by the labor movement. Read story
September 3, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
As city officials grapple with long-term solutions for Vancouver’s growing homeless crisis, they must remain cognizant of the immediate needs for those who find themselves living on the street. Read story