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Editorials

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Spotlight’s glow; rental rates

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

In Our View: Barnes, Dillin best for public utilities commissionvideo icon

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

In Our View: Paul Harris, Joe Kear best for 17th District Position 2video icon

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

In Our View: Battle Ground scooter program one to watch

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

In Our View: State takes right approach on specialty education

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

In Our View: Comprehensive immigration reform needed

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Recent media reports highlight the fact that this nation’s immigration policies are hopelessly outdated and that Congress has been lax in promoting solutions.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

In Our View: Fireworks laws fizzle when they’re not enforced

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

Cheers & Jeers: Gun law; negligent drivers

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

In Our View: Nuclear energy deserves serious consideration

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

In Our View: Republicans ready to deflect after shootings

July 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials

We are running out of excuses. More specifically, Republican politicians are running out of excuses. Read story