January 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To 20 more years of electrical energy from the Columbia Generating Station. The Pacific Northwest’s only commercial nuclear plant recently began operating under the terms of a 20-year license renewal. For 40 years the plant, the only component of the epic Washington Public Power Supply System debacle to be… Read story
December 30, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
With only a few more days to go in 2023, it’s time to look ahead to 2024. Here are few things we expect to be in — and out — in the coming year. Read story
December 29, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Living unsheltered is a difficult life. Now imagine being unsheltered while facing a serious medical issue. If one can receive care, where are they supposed to go afterward if they need to recover from wound treatment or surgery? Read story
December 28, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Is hopping an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver to Portland a reasonable option for commuters? Read story
December 28, 2023, 6:01am Editorials
New Year’s resolution: Read more books. I don’t mean books on screens, which I do read. I don’t mean audiobooks, which I listen to. I mean books printed on compressed cellulose, a medium that can give you a paper cut. Read story
December 27, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
One of the major pieces of Clark County’s semiconductor industry has a new name. But the question is whether this area can share in the new investments being made in this key industry. Read story
December 26, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Most Washington residents likely would agree that our state faces difficult challenges with climate change, homelessness, an opioid crisis that now includes fentanyl, and mental health care. While we can find common ground on identifying the problems, there is room for debate on the role of state government in confronting… Read story
December 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In a nation currently beset by enmity and disagreement and a pervasive focus on our differences, today brings a message of hope and peace. No matter your faith, Christmas is a time for reflection that is enriched by the bonds of family, charity and shared humanity. Read story
December 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
It is a season for joy and glad tidings. So, The Columbian’s Editorial Board will eschew the jeers as it presents its weekly roundup of local news items. This week we offer nothing but cheers. Read story
December 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
New state regulations for outdoor workers highlight an oft-overlooked aspect of climate change. Warming temperatures have a broad impact on air quality, exacerbating pollution and impairing working conditions. Read story
