November 7, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The political battle over a proposed adventure park in Skamania County is emblematic of economic changes in the area. But at its root is the desire for residents to define their community. Read story
November 6, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To philanthropy. The Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund has donated $2.5 million to Evergreen Habitat for Humanity for the construction of 100 homes over the next four years. Habitat for Humanity is a national organization that uses donations and volunteer work to build homes for low-income residents. The donation… Read story
November 4, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A little more than a decade ago, Main Street in downtown Vancouver offered a one-way trip leading out of town. It was a sad and symbolic message about the state of the city’s core. Read story
November 3, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Understanding the cultural and economic impact of salmon, most Northwest residents can agree on the importance of the iconic species. That likely is where the agreements end, however, as decades of discussions, expenditures and preservation efforts have been accompanied by a steady decline in salmon population. Read story
November 2, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
With ballots for the 2023 general election due Tuesday, we remain confident in the security of balloting in Clark County and throughout most of Washington. Any sober analysis of the process leads to the conclusion that local elections are conducted in a safe and fair manner. Read story
November 1, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
It is far from a tsunami of change, and more like a steady, growing trickle. But as Washington motorists increasingly opt for electric vehicles, the need for adequate infrastructure becomes more pressing. Read story
October 31, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Among the more perplexing aspects of the United States’ culture wars is the targeting of books and libraries. Expanding minds and sharing experiences and offering diverse points of view, it seems, is regarded as threatening by far too many Americans. Read story
October 30, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To flight crews. The story of an off-duty airline pilot who tried to shut down a plane’s engines during a flight has received national attention because it is terrifying. He has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder. But the actions of the pilots and flight crew on… Read story
October 28, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As far back as 2018, The Columbian urged state officials to clear a daunting backlog of sexual assault evidence kits. Read story
October 27, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Now that the chaos has abated in the U.S. House of Representatives — at least temporarily — it is time to get some work done. Issues surrounding the funding of the federal government, national security and the Farm Bill are priorities as representatives focus on legislating rather than infighting. Read story
