June 16, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A deal in the U.S. Senate to strengthen gun laws will not have a huge impact in the state of Washington. Many proposals in the tentative legislation have already been enacted in our state, which has demonstrated there is room for reforms that balance individual rights with public safety. Read story
June 15, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Threats to American democracy and support for white nationalism are not limited to places far from Washington. Actions that undermine our nation are percolating in the Northwest, not solely in regions we might mistakenly believe are less enlightened. Read story
June 14, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
It is not a federal holiday. It is not traditionally a day off for workers or an excuse for a family barbecue. But today is officially Flag Day in the United States, an opportunity to examine that which unites us and the meaning of the nebulous word “patriotism.” Read story
June 13, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A highly anticipated report about the possibility of breaching four hydroelectric dams along the lower Snake River appears to be all sound and fury signifying, well, very little. Read story
June 12, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In a civilized nation, decorum, respect and courtesy would inhibit people from protesting outside the homes of public officials. Alas, neighborhood protests are becoming more and more frequent, carrying a subtext of intimidation rather civil discourse. Read story
June 11, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Vancouver Landing. The Port of Vancouver has unveiled the initial piece of its Terminal 1 makeover — a green space with a boardwalk, interpretive signs and seating areas. It’s part of an ambitious plan to reinvent the former site of the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, between… Read story
June 10, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Imagine your fourth-grade teacher. Remember their demeanor and their gentleness and the many duties they faced in trying to herd and instruct a group of 10-year-olds. Read story
June 9, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Undoubtedly, politics will play a role when a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol launches televised hearings today. Read story
June 8, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
As we attempt to envision the economy of the future, one thing is certain: Energy will be required to power it. Read story
June 7, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Among the signs that summer is coming are articles about problems at Vancouver Lake. So, with one article in the past week about a dangerous algae bloom at the lake and another about elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, we can be certain that the weather is warming. Read story
