August 14, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Let’s say that you are a police officer. You confront a man who has barged into somebody’s apartment. He tries to slash you with a steak knife. You know that children are in the apartment, but you do not know where. The man ignores your orders, runs into a bedroom,… Read story
August 13, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Consideration of a raise for city manager Eric Holmes calls for transparency and deliberation by the Vancouver City Council. Members should delay a vote that is expected Monday on the proposal. Read story
August 12, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the Clark County Fair. The extravaganza concludes its annual run this weekend, and the weather should be a little more agreeable than during last week’s heat wave. Gates open at 10 a.m. both today and Sunday at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road in Ridgefield, and… Read story
August 11, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
According to BrainyQuote, the ready-made bumper sticker philosophy came from author Robert Fulgham: “It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake sale to buy a bomber.” Read story
August 10, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The list of local companies supported over the years by the Export-Import Bank is not filled with household names. There is Conquest Consulting Group, and The Neil Jones Food Company, and Northwest Natural Products, among others — each of them providing local jobs while conducting international business with assistance from… Read story
August 9, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Contentiousness surrounding discussions about health care creates ripples that extend well beyond Washington, D.C. Instability fostered by Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act impacts patients, providers, insurers and even lawmakers in Washington and every other state. Read story
August 8, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Last week’s heat wave delivered more than just uncomfortably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. The heat was accompanied by a haze that obscured sunsets and mountain vistas while causing puffy eyes and scratchy throats for many residents. Read story
August 7, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Disagreements over downtown parking policies are a good problem for a city to have. If there is no need to discuss parking fees and fines, that means nobody wants to visit downtown and the local economy is suffering. Read story
August 6, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The opioid crisis facing the United States is dire. Read story
August 5, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To quick thinking. A Samaritan on a WaveRunner came to the rescue of a man in the Cowlitz River this week. Emergency personnel received a call about a drowning man about 3 miles north of Kelso; just as they arrived, so did Eric O’Neill on a personal watercraft. O’Neill… Read story
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