October 3, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
Initiative 732 is a well-intentioned measure that doesn’t quite add up. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “no” vote on the initiative, which is a proposal to create a tax on emissions for the state’s for most polluting companies while reducing the sales tax. Read story
October 1, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
It can be difficult to draw distinctions in the race for state representative from the 49th Legislative District, Position 2. Both candidates are articulate and thoughtful Democrats, and they possess similar experience and similar political philosophies. Yet, in choosing between the two, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for… Read story
September 30, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
By effectively advocating for the people of Washington in several arenas, Bob Ferguson clearly has earned a second term as the state’s attorney general. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for the Seattle Democrat in his race against Libertarian Joshua Trumbull. Read story
September 29, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
Democrat Roman Battan is facing an uphill battle in his contest for Clark County councilor from District 4, but he has earned the recommendation of The Columbian’s Editorial Board. Read story
September 28, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
The Columbian’s Editorial Board is confident that either candidate in the race for Clark County councilor from District 3 would result in improved governance for residents, but we recommend a vote for Republican John Blom. Read story
September 27, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
When it comes to the race for Secretary of State, incumbent Republican Kim Wyman effectively boils down the issue: “The essential question in this election is, ‘Who do you trust to instill public confidence in elections?’ ” With more than 20 years as an election official at the county and… Read story
September 26, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
With Washington electing a new lieutenant governor for the first time in 20 years, Democrat Cyrus Habib appears to be eminently qualified for the role and has earned a recommendation from The Columbian’s Editorial Board in his race against Republican Marty McClendon. Read story
September 25, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
There are, undoubtedly, no easy solutions to the growing crisis surrounding affordable housing. Yet while the issue is complex and no attempt to address it should be viewed as a panacea, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “yes” vote on Proposition 1 on the November ballot in the city of… Read story
September 23, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
Based upon her work in the state Senate and the manner in which her views typically align with the left-leaning 49th Legislative District, it is easy for The Columbian’s Editorial Board to suggest that voters should return Democrat Annette Cleveland to Olympia. Read story
September 22, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
In assessing the race for state representative from the 18th Legislative District, Position 2, it is important for one to measure the effectiveness of the incumbent. Read story
