April 27, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Imagine, for a moment, if a public school teacher said a Muslim prayer in front of their classroom. Or if a coach hailed Satan following a game and some students joined in. Or if a drama teacher expressed their atheist views prior to the spring musical. Read story
April 26, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The federal Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed stricter limits on industrial pollution in Washington waterways, working toward clean water for both the present and the future. Read story
April 25, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
“It’s the economy, stupid.” Read story
April 24, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Including light rail on a new Interstate 5 Bridge is the best decision for both the present and the future. Among transit options for the project spanning the Columbia River, light rail can serve the most people while closely aligning with the region’s climate goals. Read story
April 23, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To supporters of local news. The Columbian has launched a Community Funded Journalism initiative, allowing the public to bolster our reporting in areas of particular importance to our community. More than $1 million has been pledged by local donors thus far; that money will fund three positions — two… Read story
April 22, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
For five decades, Earth Day has helped humanity focus on our environment, on the need to reduce pollution and protect green spaces and enhance the interaction between people and the world we inhabit. Read story
April 21, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
After two years of pandemic-fueled disruption, students are in need of assistance. Emotional support, extracurricular activities and a broad range of programs are essential to make up for learning loss and to help students get on track for graduation and beyond. Read story
April 20, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
A new Washington law supporting wage transparency will benefit workers and, overall, the companies that pay them. While there might be some unintended consequences, requiring the inclusion of a salary range with a job listing seems sensible. Read story
April 19, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Campaign season in Washington does not officially begin for another month, but plenty of political maneuvering already is underway. Read story
April 18, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
News that President Joe Biden will visit the Northwest this week affords us the opportunity to give him a piece of our minds — so to speak. Read story
