June 7, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
'Tis the season for gowns and tassels, for pomp and circumstance. Yes, it is that time of year when students are acknowledged for their accomplishments and given a gentle shove toward the next stage of their lives. Read story
June 6, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The name of Gen. George C. Marshall is emblazoned throughout Vancouver. On an elementary school. On a community center. On a park, an annual leadership award and a house along Officer’s Row. Read story
June 5, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Gov. Jay Inslee’s immediate response to President Donald Trump’s stance on the Paris climate accord was bold and forceful. Most important, it was necessary. Read story
June 4, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Someday, parking in urban areas might very well look like something out of futuristic fantasy. Self-driving cars and dumbwaiter-style garages could eventually displace the time-honored tradition of driving around the block looking for a spot while cursing the number of cars in the area. Read story
June 3, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To philanthropy. The Tod and Maxine McClaskey Foundation has awarded $2 million to Washington State University Vancouver for the creation of an endowed chair in hospitality business management. Tod McClaskey was a co-founder of the Red Lion Inn Hotel chain, and the foundation in his name donated money to… Read story
June 2, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Eventually, we must presume, the Legislature will arrive at a budget agreement that fully funds public schools and allows state services to continue. With lawmakers in the second overtime of this year’s session, they have until the end of the month to finalize a spending plan and avoid a partial… Read story
June 1, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
Even in the most contentious of political climates, even during a time when tensions are high and conflicts are common, the notion of free speech must remain sacrosanct. Read story
May 31, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
To be certain, the budget proposal that President Donald Trump announced last week will mostly be ignored by Congress. A president’s budget is little more than a suggestion, and legislative leaders are likely to approach this one with a quick and dismissive “thanks, but no thanks.” Read story
May 30, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
The Hanford Reach National Monument is a swath of Eastern Washington land known for its white bluffs, diverse bird population, and 52 miles of riverfront along the Columbia. But the 194,000-acre monument might soon become known as a battleground in President Trump’s efforts to roll back environmental protections for some… Read story
May 29, 2017, 6:03am Editorials
It is the most solemn of American holidays, a commemoration of those who have died in service of our nation. Read story
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