September 12, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Have you noticed the change? After dominating the news and public discourse on a daily basis for much of the past 30 months, COVID-19 now is largely an afterthought. Read story
September 11, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
According to federal statistics, 13,238 babies were born in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. They celebrate their 21st birthdays today, having grown to adulthood in a world far different from the one familiar to their parents and grandparents. Read story
September 11, 2022, 6:00am Editorials
“Trees are a key ally in fighting climate change” was a great editorial (The Columbian, Sept. 1). But why doesn’t the city of Vancouver agree? For the past several months I have seen healthy old growth trees felled, and in one case a stack of trunks was hauled away on… Read story
September 10, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Hands Across the Bridge. The annual Labor Day event provides a powerful statement about the human spirit and the many people in our community who are working to improve their lives. Hands Across the Bridge celebrates those who are recovering from addiction, with an event at Esther Short… Read story
September 9, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
For a vast majority of Americans — including many who saw her during a 1983 visit to Seattle — Queen Elizabeth II has been the only British monarch of their lifetimes. Read story
September 8, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In many ways, Vancouver’s Fourth Plain district tells the story of American cities. Now, as city and neighborhood leaders work to enhance the economic and cultural vibrancy of the area, that story includes fears of gentrification. Read story
September 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A quick look at OpenSecrets.org reveals one of the major flaws of the U.S. election system. Read story
September 6, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The latest data about life expectancy in the United States serve as an indictment of American health and American politics. Read story
September 5, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The nature of American labor has been altered during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the meaning of Labor Day remains resolute. Read story
September 4, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Various studies have indicated that learning a second language has lifelong benefits. Read story
