March 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Contrary to common propaganda, crime is — indeed — still illegal. Read story
March 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Building bridges can be difficult — literally and metaphorically. So it is no surprise that efforts to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge have endured setbacks recently. Read story
March 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To helping hands. With a seemingly endless list of minor repairs, homeownership can be a burden. But as explained in an article by Columbian reporter Carlos Fuentes, Operation Home Rescue is here to help local veterans. The program, through property management company TMG Maintenance Services NW, offers home repairs… Read story
March 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
For too long, the federal government has kept cleanup at the Hanford nuclear reservation toward the bottom of its to-do list. “It’s a nice idea,” a long string of presidential administrations have seemed to say. “We’ll get to it eventually.” Read story
March 16, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank should inspire Congress to reinstitute strict regulations on financial institutions. While finger-pointing on both sides will be used to distract from the situation, in fact there is plenty of blame to go around. Read story
March 15, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Frederick Olmsted, the architect of New York’s Central Park, reputedly said: “The enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it; tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it; and thus, through the influence of the mind over the body gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to… Read story
March 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
On March 5, 2020, the headline on The Columbian’s editorial read: “Employ caution but don’t panic over COVID-19.” Ten deaths in Washington had been attributed to the virus at that point. Read story
March 13, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In 2014, while recommending Jim Moeller for a seventh term as state representative, The Columbian wrote editorially: “Agree with him or not, Jim Moeller rarely leaves any doubt about where he stands on the issues.” The Editorial Board also called him “straightforward and thoughtful,” as well as “strong, curious and… Read story
March 12, 2023, 6:01am Editorials
Among the many ideas and copious insights to come from a community conversation about homelessness, the importance of outreach stands out. Fostering communication between unhoused people and social workers is essential to dealing with the crisis in Clark County. Read story
March 11, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To having a catch. Regardless of the weather today, we’re guessing that John Scukanec is wearing a baseball mitt and playing catch with somebody, somewhere. As detailed by The Columbian’s Tim Martinez, that’s what the Washougal man has done every day for more than a year. After launching Catch… Read story
