July 16, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To being in the spotlight. One of the globe’s biggest sporting events, the world track and field championships, is underway in Eugene. The event brings together athletes from 200 nations — including Vancouver native Kara Winger, a javelin thrower — and will continue through July 24, thrusting the Northwest… Read story
July 15, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
From a field of three knowledgeable candidates for the primary election, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Nancy Barnes and Carol Dillin for Clark Public Utilities Commissioner, District 2. Read story
July 14, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Voters in the 17th Legislative District have two strong choices — a Republican and a Democrat — on a four-person ballot for state representative, Position 2. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Paul Harris and Joe Kear in the primary election that will send two finalists to the general election. Read story
July 13, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Officials in Vancouver, Camas and other Clark County cities should keep a close eye on a new electric scooter program in Battle Ground. The initiative will provide some insight into the viability — and the drawbacks — of scooter rentals in this region. Read story
July 12, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A strong commitment to specialty education is evident in a construction project at The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth. Read story
July 11, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Recent media reports highlight the fact that this nation’s immigration policies are hopelessly outdated and that Congress has been lax in promoting solutions. Read story
July 10, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The recent Fourth of July weekend brings up interesting questions about the law and law enforcement. The overriding question: What good is a rule if it is not enforced? Read story
July 9, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To cracking down on ghost guns. Among the Washington laws that went into effect July 1 is a prohibition on so-called ghost guns — firearms that do not have a serial number and therefore cannot be traced by law enforcement. Ghost guns typically are bought online in parts and… Read story
July 8, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In the ongoing quest for sustainable and renewable energy, the United States can take both an abject lesson and an object lesson from the European Union. EU leaders recently added natural gas and nuclear energy to their list of sustainable energy sources, simultaneously engaging in nonsense and in sensible solutions. Read story
July 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
We are running out of excuses. More specifically, Republican politicians are running out of excuses. Read story