July 6, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A Columbian article this week could serve as a primer for cities. Elmer’s Restaurants Inc. is moving its Portland office to Vancouver, and the reasons for the move are a checklist for how to attract business: Read story
July 5, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Among the momentous decisions released by the Supreme Court in recent weeks, the one likely to have the largest impact on the largest number of Americans involves the Environmental Protection Agency. Read story
July 4, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
At a time when Americans have difficulty finding agreement about what our nation has been, what it is now and what it will be in the future, Independence Day provides an opportunity for national introspection. Read story
July 3, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
John Ley might well be eligible to represent the 18th District in the Legislature; that will be up to Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. But it is clear that Ley has violated the spirit of Washington law if not the letter, calling into question his commitment to voters in the… Read story
July 2, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To enforcing the law. A weekslong emphasis on enforcement has led to the recovery of 19 stolen vehicles and the arrest of 32 people on 46 new charges, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the sheriff’s office, Clark County Jail and Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office… Read story
July 1, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Most Americans have demonstrated that they are able and willing to live with the presence of COVID-19. Precautions are largely ignored as we go about our daily lives, understanding that the coronavirus is going to be a lingering factor in social interactions — similar to, but more deadly than, influenza. Read story
June 30, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
For many political pundits, “regulation” is a four-letter word. But the prevalence of short-term rental properties and their impact on the local housing supply demonstrate the need for the gentle hand of government to influence markets. Read story
June 29, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In March, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law altering the nature of active shooter drills in Washington schools. The legislation addresses the mental toll of having students engage in reenactments while preparing for a potential gunman. Read story
June 28, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The legality of abortion is a difficult issue on which reasonable people can disagree. Balancing the rights of the unborn against the rights of women to control their bodies has been fraught with philosophical and political weight for generations; the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 legalized abortion… Read story
June 27, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Despite economic difficulties created by the coronavirus pandemic and despite global supply chain issues, the Port of Vancouver USA is on solid ground, so to speak. Read story
