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Editorials

In Our View: County jail plan merits consideration, caution

September 22, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

The Clark County Jail is facing persistent problems with staffing shortages and outdated facilities, creating often dangerous situations for officers and inmates. In the process, public safety and taxpayers are compromised. Read story

In Our View: As journalism goes, so goes democracy

September 21, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

In an effort to bolster journalism — and, therefore, democracy — California is undertaking an interesting experiment. Gov. Gavin Newsom this month signed into law a fellowship program that will place more than 100 graduating journalism students in three-year jobs at news outlets across the state. Read story

In Our View: Public input essential for I-5 Bridge solutions

September 20, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

When it comes to the Interstate 5 Bridge, there are nearly as many ideas for replacing it as there are vehicles crossing it. Read story

In Our View: Can our state sport get America out of a pickle?

September 19, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

Suddenly, pickleball is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Read story

In Our View: Do homework on candidates before election

September 18, 2022, 6:01am Editorials

Like a well-prepared student, voters should begin doing their homework for the next open-book civics exam. The Nov. 8 general election is 51 days away. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Family farms; driving deaths

September 17, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To a farming family. Bi-Zi farms, along what is now Northeast 119th Street, has been in the Zimmerman family for 150 years. A celebration of that milestone will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday with a party that is open to the public. “The Zimmerman family… Read story

In Our View: Senate must protect same-sex marriage

September 16, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

Providing a reminder that progress is a journey and not a destination, same-sex marriage once again is a source of debate in Congress. Read story

In Our View: Evictions show need to stabilize rental market

September 15, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

The easy way to reduce evictions is for residents to pay their rent or mortgage. But nothing has been simple about the pandemic economy, and efforts to keep people in their homes will be studied for years to come. Read story

In Our View: Lack of training sites worsens police shortage

September 14, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

Law enforcement agencies in Washington have a glaring staffing shortage. While there are various reasons for that, an obvious solution is available for at least one of the factors. Read story

In Our View: An unenforced law is worse than no law at all

September 13, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

The Revised Code of Washington — the laws of the state — includes 101 titles, each with multiple chapters. The headings of those chapters range from the basic such as “Treason” to the esoteric such as “Abandoned and historic cemeteries and historic graves.” Read story