February 3, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The news of the past week provides a stroll through the past on a journey toward the future. An inordinate number of articles from Clark County serve as links to the region’s history while representing the direction we are headed. Read story
February 3, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To important conversations. Wildfires are growing in frequency and intensity, posing increasing threats to life and property in Clark County. Given the importance of the issue, The Columbian hosted a public forum last week, bringing together experts to share information and answer questions from the public. Hilary Franz, Washington’s… Read story
February 2, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Hunger is not “somebody else’s” problem in the United States. It impacts every community, making it an issue that should concern all Americans. Read story
February 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
As Congress and President Joe Biden move closer to a bipartisan deal addressing issues at the nation’s Southern border, Donald Trump is actively trying to undermine any agreement. Read story
January 31, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Lawmakers at any level of government should be cautious about interfering with the free market. Fortunately, state Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, is demonstrating such caution in considering a rent stabilization bill in the Legislature. Read story
January 30, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Now that voters in states comprising approximately 1.4 percent of the U.S. population have weighed in, many pundits have declared the outcome to be assured. Read story
January 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To explorers. Camas native Dr. Mike Barratt is preparing for his third trip into space. The 64-year-old astronaut is scheduled to be on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station next month. Barratt’s expertise is space medicine, and his duties will focus on science experiments, maintaining operations… Read story
January 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
During the 2023 election cycle in Washington, 14 school bond measures failed despite being supported by at least 50 percent of voters. Read story
January 26, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The evidence is seemingly everywhere. Read story
January 25, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Clark Public Utilities customers are about to get a shock to their wallets. An elected three-person board of commissioners has passed a 14.5 percent rate increase that will take effect March 1. Read story
