April 29, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Sen. Maria Cantwell. The Democratic senator from Washington has introduced a bill to prevent surprise ticket fees for concerts and sporting events. “When families budget for a night at a ballgame or to hear their favorite band, they shouldn’t have to worry about being surprised by hidden fees… Read story
April 28, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A recent milestone by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is a testament to her long career of understated service to our country and her groundbreaking role as a woman in a leadership position. Read story
April 27, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Although violent crimes draw headlines and greatly influence the public’s sense of safety, it is the everyday crimes that often impact our community’s quality of life. Vandalism, shoplifting and open drug use can diminish our neighborhoods and are especially costly for small businesses. Read story
April 26, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A year ago, when thrown an unexpected curveball by the state Supreme Court, legislators barely fouled it off to give themselves another swing. This year, they whiffed. Read story
April 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
On Sept. 21, 2018, the Associated Press distributed a story with this headline: “Oregon House Speaker spurs talks on Interstate Bridge.” The Oregon House speaker in question was Tina Kotek. The story reported that at a transportation forum Kotek said “she welcomes a renewed commitment from Washington legislators who appear… Read story
April 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
All too often, opponents of gun control allow perfect to be the enemy of good. Read story
April 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
They are questions that Americans have pondered since even before the founding of our republic. In fact, they are questions that helped lead to the founding of that republic. Read story
April 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a walk along the river. The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans for a waterfront development on the east side of the Interstate 5 Bridge. The proposal by Kirkland Development would include housing units, commercial space and underground parking. Most important, it would include a public… Read story
April 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Although a flurry of legislative action is expected in Olympia this weekend, it is not too soon to look ahead to future meetings of elected officials. Read story
April 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A bill governing police pursuits in Washington has many things for the public and law enforcement to like. Even those who believe it does not go far enough to correct mistakes in the current law should recognize that the new legislation is an improvement and reflects responsive and representative democracy. Read story
