December 10, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To holiday spirit. For anybody weary of the world’s stresses, the holidays provide a respite. Recent articles in The Columbian have highlighted the return of house-to-house pickup of food items for the annual Walk & Knock program, which benefits the Clark County Food Bank; an event at the Clark… Read story
December 9, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Tuesday marked the end of an era for Washington manufacturing, the aerospace industry and one of the state’s signature companies as the final Boeing 747 was wheeled off the assembly line at a plant in Everett. Along with evoking nostalgia, the event brought up questions about what comes next. Read story
December 8, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The solution seems simple: If you are offended by a performer, usually a man, dressed in flamboyant women’s clothing and reading books to children, then don’t attend. Read story
December 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941 – 81 years ago today — the forces of Imperial Japan struck the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Some 2,400 Americans were killed in the surprise attack, which triggered U.S. entry into World War II. Read story
December 6, 2022, 6:01am Editorials
Regarding Washington’s desire to eliminate the sale of new gas-powered cars in the foreseeable future, state Sen. Marko Liias says it best. Read story
December 5, 2022, 6:01am Editorials
As the Democratic National Committee met over the weekend, it called to mind the absurdities of how the United States chooses its candidates for president. It also was a reminder of our state’s ongoing efforts to play a more significant role in national politics. Read story
December 4, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
When Washington lawmakers convene in January, two things are clear regarding the state’s drug laws: Changes are needed; and Washington must not follow the lead of Oregon. Read story
December 3, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a new county councilor. Everybody, including the incoming councilor and the outgoing councilor, were caught off-guard, but Sue Marshall was sworn in Wednesday as a member of the Clark County Council. Marshall was elected last month to represent District 5, and councilors typically take office around the first… Read story
December 2, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The question is not whether Republican Joe Kent should demand a recount of votes in the 3rd Congressional District. The question is whether Kent and his supporters will accept the results if they don’t go his way. Read story
December 1, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
On Nov. 8, a gunman killed a student at Ingraham High School in Seattle. A 14-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder, and a 15-year-old is facing related charges. Read story
