July 26, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
There is nothing new about the notion of scenic areas being “loved to death.” Read story
July 25, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Nearly five years after Washington voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana use for adults, the issue is far from settled. Read story
July 24, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
As with any legislative session, this year’s lengthy meeting in Olympia had its share of triumphs and failures. And while lawmakers eventually agreed upon a state budget that includes increased spending for K-12 education, that success is largely overshadowed by lingering disappointment. Read story
July 23, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
As you sit there staring at the unopened ballot for this odd-year election on the kitchen counter, allow us to provide some gentle motivation. Read story
July 22, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Camas. Residents in Clark County’s second-largest city are a happy bunch. Or, at least they are happy with their city government. A survey sent by city leaders to 3,000 randomly selected homes revealed strong satisfaction with government services in Camas. For example, of those who responded, 85 percent… Read story
July 21, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
At least we no longer have rotary dialing. Read story
July 20, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Although President Donald Trump declared earlier this year that, “Nobody knew health care could be so complicated,” the difficulty in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act is obvious to all who understand the issue. This is particularly true in Washington, where the state’s 1990s wrangling over health care contained… Read story
July 19, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Governments, to borrow an old axiom, often are effective at rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. In other words, sometimes change for the sake of change is confused with genuine progress. Read story
July 18, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Confidence in the election system is a bedrock of our democracy. While we might not always agree with the outcome, faith that an election was conducted fairly and within the law helps to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. Read story
July 17, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Old habits, they say, die hard. So allow us to impart some advice: Start making it a point to ignore your phone while driving. Read story
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