April 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Saturday is Earth Day, an annual designation that promotes “a partnership for the planet.” While several local events are scheduled and while millions of people across the globe will participate in activities, the idea of “Earth Day” is a misnomer. Concern for the planet and sustainability should guide our actions… Read story
April 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In attempting to assess a link between homelessness and crime in our community, Jamie Spinelli offers some insight. Read story
April 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Imagine planning a backyard party and having no idea how many people will show up. Your spouse expects 79 guests; the kids insist it will be closer to 58; and you think it will be somewhere around 70 — choosing a middle ground because it seems safer. Read story
April 16, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Four years ago while running for president, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee made a proposal for combating climate change the centerpiece of his campaign. Key to that plan was a belief that transitioning to a green economy would create far more jobs than it would eliminate. Read story
April 15, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To brightening the community. A colorful mural is taking shape on the side of Fourth Plain Community Commons, an affordable-housing site that is under construction at Fourth Plain Boulevard and Fairmount Avenue. As described by The Columbian, the mural has “bright, multihued tones and silhouettes of adults and children… Read story
April 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As with any large-scale plan, a proposal for Vancouver’s Tower Mall Development is undergoing some buffing and polishing. Read story
April 13, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
It might not have the catchy name of World Homeopathy Awareness Week, which is this week — a fact we were not aware of until we asked Google what week this is. And it might not raise as many questions as National Ex-Spouse Day, which apparently is today. But the… Read story
April 12, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Conflicting federal court rulings last week reflect the can of worms opened last summer by the U.S. Supreme Court. They also emphasize the need for Congress to codify a national policy regarding abortion rights. Read story
April 11, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
By providing services that are popular with customers and landlords, vacation rental companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed the hospitality industry. Read story
April 10, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A bill passed last week by the Legislature is designed to address nursing shortages throughout Washington. Good idea. The question, however, is whether the state’s hospital system will still be in existence by the time the bill takes effect. Read story
