May 9, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A new Washington law designed to improve the accessibility and affordability of child care takes aim at a crucial issue. A lack of child care in both urban and rural areas — throughout Washington and the rest of the nation — creates financial and emotional stresses for parents while hampering… Read story
May 8, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
An announcement Friday from the World Health Organization is part milestone in the battle against COVID-19 and part acceptance of a new reality. Read story
May 7, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
If government officials needed to predict how much milk the people of Clark County will drink 20 years from now, would they trust projections from the Dairy Farmers of Washington? Of course not; being leery of those vested in issues that affect all residents is part of protecting the public… Read story
May 6, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a place to play. A new playground has opened at Esther Short Park, replacing one that was destroyed by arson 16 months ago. City officials already had planned to replace the playground, and the fire expedited the efforts. As The Columbian reports, the playground “still features swings, slides… Read story
May 5, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
When Washington’s Public Records Act was passed with 72 percent of the vote in 1972, the law — and the premise behind it — was fairly simple. Read story
May 4, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Tolling along public roadways can be an effective, necessary and equitable way to pay for road expansions and repairs. But, as we frequently have argued, those who pay the tolls must reap the benefits. Read story
May 3, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Because it represents the largest chunk of state spending, the biennial operating budget passed by the Legislature draws the bulk of attention every two years. But in many ways, the capital budget provides more insight into the thinking and priorities of lawmakers. Read story
May 2, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
With 19 months remaining in his time as governor, it is too early to fully assess Jay Inslee’s tenure. There is plenty of work left to do, including a regular legislative session next year and perhaps a special session this year. Read story
May 1, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Despite covering about 2,300 acres, being referenced in the diaries of Lewis and Clark, and annually providing recreation for locals and visitors alike, Vancouver Lake is a bit of an orphan. Read story
April 30, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The final days of a typical legislative session are chaotic and hectic, with bills and budgets being subjected to last-minute negotiations. This year was no different, requiring some time for observers to process what went on — and what didn’t. Read story
