January 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
On Feb. 29, 2020, Gov. Jay Inslee issued his first emergency order related to COVID-19. Some 975 days later — on Oct. 31, 2022 — the last of these declarations was lifted, ending pandemic restrictions in Washington. Read story
January 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Despite much discussion about the issue in Washington, the phrase “special education” is a bit of a misnomer. In fact, special education is simply basic education, an essential part of the mandate to effectively teach all students in public schools. Read story
January 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
For several generations, amid the boom of industrialization during much of the 20th century, the United States did a poor job of picking up after itself. Read story
January 16, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Nearly six decades ago, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered a speech that helped define the Civil Rights movement and galvanize the American experience for millions of people. Read story
January 15, 2023, 6:01am Editorials
Some state lawmakers, apparently, could use a class in Civics 101. Read story
January 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To filled office space. Experts say downtown Vancouver has an office vacancy rate of 5.8 percent — well below the rates nationally and in downtown Portland. “We are seeing good, stable activity,” one commercial real estate executive said. “Buildings that are leased are still producing, and they’re meeting their… Read story
January 13, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The idea of 20-minute neighborhoods is not unique to Vancouver. But as city officials prepare for the future, they have embraced a concept that should become familiar to residents. Read story
January 12, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In recent weeks, The Columbian has editorially weighed in on several issues facing the Legislature this year. But with the session having started Monday, we would be remiss to ignore the basics. Read story
January 11, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In assessing a recent United Nations report about the ozone layer, American policymakers should turn to an unlikely source – Ronald Reagan. Read story
January 10, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Having convened Monday for the start of the legislative session, Washington lawmakers are facing many pressing issues. Read story
