February 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To small businesses. About 99.5 percent of private enterprises in Washington are considered small businesses, and those businesses account for approximately half of the state’s employment. So it was meaningful last week that Isabel Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, took a tour of Vancouver. Guzman was… Read story
February 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A train derailment two weeks ago in Ohio should grab the attention of Clark County residents, expose the carelessness of the Trump administration, and lead the Biden administration and Congress to seek improvements to rail safety. Read story
February 16, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Lawmakers can take steps to simplify and clarify future general elections. They can do away with convoluted, needlessly expensive advisory votes that complicate November elections in Washington. Senate Bill 5082 and its companion, House Bill 1152, have been proposed to eliminate those advisory votes. Read story
February 15, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Battle Ground’s is not the only post office to face a staffing shortage that is upending mail delivery. Nor is the U.S. Postal Service the only industry hampered by a lack of workers. Read story
February 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Today is Election Day in Clark County, with ballots due for a variety of tax measures. Read story
February 13, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As Washington’s experience with driver’s education demonstrates, the private sector is not always more efficient than government at delivering public services. Read story
February 12, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As local communities consider changes to zoning regulations, the issue is neatly summarized by Chad Eiken, the city of Vancouver’s community development manager. “People are used to what they know and what they have, and change is hard,” Eiken says. Read story
February 11, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Clark College. College officials are thinking ahead in seeking approval for a bachelor’s degree program in computer science. Clark currently offers an associate degree in computer science, requiring students to go elsewhere if they desire a four-year degree. Officials say the program would differ from those at other… Read story
February 10, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A bill introduced by state Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, brings up some interesting questions about the corrections system, labor fairness and basic human rights. It should be broadly discussed in the Legislature and ultimately rejected. Read story
February 9, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
While it is important for voters to turn in ballots by Tuesday for the Feb. 14 special election, it also is important for them to be informed. With all issues on the ballot relating to tax measures, some understanding of where the money goes is required. Read story
