July 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A vast, decadeslong societal transformation has been in the news lately — and it has nothing to do with climate change or election results or drag queens. Instead, it is news about state-run lotteries, which have altered the relationship between citizens and their government. Read story
July 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Main Street improvements. City of Vancouver officials are finalizing plans to renovate Main Street, enhancing the downtown core and improving pedestrian access. Reports The Columbian: “The city will soon direct more than $10 million — mostly from federal grants, such as the American Rescue Plan Act — to… Read story
July 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Having efficient, knowledgeable, hardworking people in government is essential to a thriving community. At the county level, those workers maintain roads, process permit applications, ensure fair elections and perform thousands of other tasks in the public eye and behind the scenes. Read story
July 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Leaving succulent Washington cherries and apples on the tree to spoil is not beneficial for growers or consumers. But that is the prospect as Congress persistently fails to address immigration reform. Read story
July 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Amid increasing complaints, it is apparent that Clark County’s fireworks issue is continuing to blow up. More work is required to coordinate laws at the local or state level and to improve public education. Read story
July 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The issue of affordable housing in Vancouver calls to mind a quote from Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story
July 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
State officials should reconsider plans for closing Larch Corrections Center in east Clark County. Given its status as the only prison in Southwest Washington and its record of providing education and vocational training, Larch should be expanded rather than shuttered. Read story
July 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To urban farming. Indoor farming requires less land than traditional farming and is gaining popularity in Clark County, as detailed in a recent article by The Columbian’s Sarah Wolf. “Growing mushrooms in an urban setting was appealing to us because it was something we could start up relatively quickly… Read story
July 15, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The federal government’s delay in updating the Northwest Forest Plan reflects the nation’s convoluted approach to land management and climate change. As The Columbian has written editorially: “The labyrinth of confusion and consternation created by federal policy continues to confound.” Read story
July 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
One of the few benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic has been renewed attention on public health. Read story
