October 12, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Voters in the 18th Legislative District will choose between two strong candidates for Representative 1. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Republican Stephanie McClintock to represent the district in Olympia. Read story
October 11, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
As a state lawmaker, Democrat Monica Stonier has demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and has focused on legislation that makes a difference in the lives of Washington residents. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that Stonier be reelected as representative No. 2 from the 49th District. Read story
October 10, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Belle Jackson’s story is a familiar one, being repeated in school districts throughout Clark County and throughout the state. In the process, it points out the difficulty of educating special education students in public schools and the need for additional legislative action. Read story
October 9, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
One of the most interesting — and perhaps the most confusing — items on the Nov. 8 ballot is ranked-choice voting. While the proposal warrants consideration, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “no” vote on Charter Amendment No. 10, which would institute ranked-choice voting in Clark County. Read story
October 8, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the Bonneville Power Administration. The power marketing administration has completed its annual payment to the U.S. Treasury — on time and in full. The BPA, which receives no annual appropriation from Congress, paid $950.6 million for fiscal year 2022, once again demonstrating sound fiscal management. The payments are… Read story
October 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Over the past 11 years, Democrat Sharon Wylie has effectively represented the people of the 49th Legislative District. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that she be elected to another term in Olympia. Read story
October 6, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Voters seeking a candidate who has a strong understanding of the issues and the demeanor to be an effective Clark County councilor should support Glen Yung in the Nov. 8 election. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Yung for councilor from District 1. Read story
October 5, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Voters have a clear choice in the nonpartisan election for Clark County Council, District 5. Sue Marshall is a newcomer to politics, but she is a longtime resident who understands the issues of land-use planning, the tension between urban and rural areas, and the needs of her district. The Columbian’s… Read story
October 4, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In the election for Clark County councilor from District 2, candidates Michelle Belkot and Chartisha Roberts have strong but differing attributes. They each, however, have shortcomings that preclude The Columbian’s Editorial Board from endorsing them for the Nov. 8 election. Read story
October 3, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Statistics about employment in Clark County and elsewhere appear to be contradictory. Read story
