January 27, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Wildfires are an unavoidable fact of life in the western United States. But action at the state and federal levels can help protect lives and property. Read story
January 26, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
‘Conceptual,” according to Google, means “relating to or based on mental concepts.” In other words, if something is conceptual, it is not concrete or physical or defined. Read story
January 25, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
One year into Joe Biden’s presidency, immigration policy remains a pressing concern. While Biden has taken timid steps to reform a broken system, involvement from Congress is necessary to provide clarity for those in this country legally and those who are aiming to arrive while adhering to our laws. Read story
January 24, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
It does not happen often, but occasionally some good news comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such is the case with a recent Columbian report about Washington residents who are employed by Oregon companies but have been working remotely during the pandemic. Read story
January 23, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
An attempt by Republicans to hijack the process for drawing Clark County Council districts has led to bickering and confusion. Read story
January 22, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Legislative action. Washington lawmakers are working to pause the collection of a payroll tax to fund the WA Cares program. The program requires employers to withhold a portion of paychecks to fund a long-term care system, which was passed in 2019 and took effect this year. Read story
January 21, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
An ongoing opinion survey shows that climate change concerns are resonating with the public. According to the latest results, 33 percent of Americans are “alarmed” by global warming, no longer able to ignore increasing wildfires, floods, hurricanes and other climate disasters. Read story
January 20, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
One of the primary goals of having a minimum wage is to help facilitate a strong economy. The question, then, is how best to boost the economy while not overly burdening businesses. Read story
January 19, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
With COVID-19 cases surging and with hospitals facing staffing shortages, Gov. Jay Inslee has made a prudent decision to deploy the National Guard for assistance. Read story
January 18, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
As Clark County residents know, failure to invest in infrastructure has consequences that grow exponentially over time. Years of failing to fix the Interstate 5 Bridge and the I-5 corridor have manifested in a situation that hampers the economy of the entire region. Read story
