December 30, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In approving a $1.7 trillion spending bill last week and sending it to President Joe Biden, Congress provided a reminder of a broken system and irresponsible governance. But members also demonstrated the importance of the federal government and how collective spending benefits Americans at the community level. Read story
December 29, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
As another year draws to a close, there is good news — The Columbian is still here, serving Clark County on a daily basis. Read story
December 28, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
It doesn’t take long for newcomers to recognize Gen. George C. Marshall’s impact on Vancouver. Read story
December 28, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Not all that long ago, Clark County residents received a harsh reminder about the efficacy of vaccines and the importance of public health — and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic came along. Read story
December 26, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
For aspiring college students, the admissions process can be perplexing and stressful. Filling out applications and waiting for a response can linger deep into a senior year of high school, often distracting from what should be a care-free time. Read story
December 25, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Did your children or grandchildren wake up this morning to find out that Santa Claus visited last night? Read story
December 24, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
There is much reason to be cheerful during the holiday season. In keeping with that spirit, this week we offer cheers and … more cheers. Nobody, after all, wants jeers during Christmas. Read story
December 23, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
For the past several weeks, Americans have engaged in the time-honored tradition of struggling to find a parking spot in order to jostle with other shoppers looking for the ideal Christmas gifts. Or, perhaps, the relatively new tradition of going online and doing a Google search for “ideal Christmas gifts.” Read story
December 22, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
It’s an annual practice — and fittingly so — to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who’ve given their lives in the line of duty. The same goes for members of our armed forces, and even homeless people who’ve died on the streets. We think similar attention should be paid… Read story
December 21, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Before jumping to conclusions or blaming political gamesmanship or framing the issue in partisan terms, pause for a moment and consider that Donald J. Trump might, indeed, be guilty. Read story