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In Our View: Carbon-pricing scheme requires adjustments

November 29, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

An initiative to repeal Washington’s carbon-pricing scheme demonstrates the enmity that surrounds the program. It also demonstrates the need for lawmakers to tweak the system during next year’s legislative session. Read story

In Our View: Election changes warrant serious consideration

November 28, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

In case you had not noticed, there was an election in Clark County this month. Apparently, many people did not notice, which has renewed questions about whether municipal elections should continue to be held in odd-numbered years. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Giving spirit; forgotten ballots

November 27, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To generosity. This time of year typically is filled with stories about Clark County residents sharing holiday spirit with those in need. Such was the case this week in La Center, where the annual Stuff the Bus event delivered food donations to the Clark County Food Bank and other… Read story

In Our View: Big benefits to shopping at small businesses

November 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Following the cacophony of commercialism that is Black Friday, allow us to turn your attention to Small Business Saturday. Read story

In Our View: City balances costs, benefits of warehouses

November 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

The city of Vancouver’s limit on large warehouses strikes a reasonable balance between economic and environmental concerns. Read story

In Our View: Reasons to be thankful plentiful in Clark County

November 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Today, as Americans of all beliefs and backgrounds and circumstances count their blessings, it seems oddly appropriate that Thanksgiving was first officially recognized during the Civil War. Read story

In Our View: Safe Stay successful, warrants continued scrutiny

November 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Vancouver’s latest Safe Stay Community advances the city’s work to mitigate homelessness. It also calls for continued scrutiny from officials and the public. Read story

In Our View: Postal Service must deliver trust in elections

November 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Problems involving undelivered ballots in King and Pierce counties are disturbing, but not for the reasons MAGA Republicans would have us believe. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Good defense; empty protests

November 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To rigorous public defense. The Clark County Council has approved the formation of a public defense office. The county currently contracts with private entities to provide lawyers for indigent defendants, but will use $3 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to create the office. Looking ahead,… Read story

In Our View: Room for improvement on reducing waste

November 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials

Americans, on average, generate 4.9 pounds of garbage a day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That works out to roughly 300 million tons of solid waste per year. Read story