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
October 26, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A multistate lawsuit charging Meta with harming the health of children heightens the nation’s ongoing battle to effectively deal with social media. It is a balancing act that has profound societal implications and thus far has been bereft of adequate solutions. Read story
October 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Recent strikes by workers highlight the problems with American health care. Read story
October 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As voters do their homework for the Nov. 7 general election, it is important to watch for developments that could impact their decisions. Read story
October 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To an oasis. New Seasons Market has opened a grocery store at 1506 Main St., serving downtown with a variety of groceries and fresh produce for the first time in decades. For years, a full-service grocery store has been desired near the downtown core, and the opening demonstrates the… Read story
October 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
During four years on the Vancouver City Council, Sarah Fox has been engaged and insightful while bringing valuable skills to city government. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends her for reelection to Council Seat 6. Read story
October 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Since first being elected to the school board in 2019, Kathy Decker has helped shepherd Vancouver Public Schools through trying times. The Columbian Editorial Board recommends her reelection to Position 4 on the board. Read story
October 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In making a case for why an incumbent should be replaced, a challenger must be well-informed and must articulate how they would do the job differently. Chuck Keplar has done that, and The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends him for Evergreen school district representative from District 2. Read story
