October 3, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In many ways, Initiative 1634 on the November ballot is a solution in search of a problem. The initiative would prohibit local governments from enacting taxes on groceries. Read story
October 2, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Washington’s deadly force law needs to be changed. But while the state has what critics decry as the nation’s weakest accountability measures for law enforcement, Initiative 940 is not the proper path for fixing a broken system. Read story
October 1, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
In the race for Vancouver City Council, Pos. 1, it is easier to see the similarities between the candidates than it is to find differences. But while both contenders are well-qualified, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Laurie Lebowsky for the position. Read story
September 30, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Democrat Carolyn Long is an insightful, engaged and energetic candidate. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that voters elect Long as congressional representative from Washington’s 3rd District. Read story
September 28, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Incumbents Steve Gonzalez, Sheryl McCloud and Susan Owens are all well-qualified for re-election to the state Supreme Court, and yet the choices before voters are disappointing. Owens and McCloud are running unopposed, after would-be challengers were deemed ineligible and removed from the ballot for the Nov. 6 election. Only Gonzalez… Read story
September 27, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Decision time is drawing near. Ballots for the general election are scheduled to be mailed Oct. 19, and election day is Nov. 6. So, as The Columbian’s Editorial Board kicks off its spate of recommendations, we begin by suggesting that voters support incumbent Jim Malinowski for Clark Public Utilities commissioner… Read story
July 22, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
Out of a wide-ranging field of candidates for representative from Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler and newcomer Carolyn Long. Read story
July 20, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
It is a cliché often found in elections, but in this case it rings true. Voters in the race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner from District 1 cannot go wrong. Read story
July 19, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The contest for Clark County Council representative from District 1 presents a new opportunity for voters. This marks the first time residents in the district — most of which lies within the city of Vancouver west of Interstate 205 — will select their own councilor. Before implementation of the home… Read story
July 18, 2018, 6:03am Editorials
The Columbian Editorial Board recommends Marc Boldt and Eric Holt as the top candidates in the primary race for Clark County chair. Read story
