July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
Vancouver voters are fortunate to have three solid choices in the Aug. 6 primary for city council Position 2: a 12-year incumbent and two well-prepared and enthusiastic challengers from the Hough neighborhood. Read story
July 13, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
When Jack Burkman says, "I love Vancouver and I am honored to serve on the City Council," the sincerity in his voice is undeniable. And as he devotes countless hours to researching issues, listening to constituents and respectfully deliberating with his council colleagues, Burkman's assets as a public servant are… Read story
November 3, 2012, 5:00pm Columns
Here are endorsements from The Columbian and major state newspapers regarding governor, senator, president and statewide initiatives. For complete editorials, visit the newspapers' websites. For Columbian endorsements: http://www.columbian.com/opinion. Read story
October 27, 2012, 5:00pm Columns
Here are endorsements from The Columbian and major Washington state newspapers regarding president, governor and statewide initiatives. For complete editorials, visit the papers' websites. For The Columbian, go to http://www.columbian.com/opinion. Read story
October 20, 2012, 5:00pm Columns
Here are endorsements from The Columbian and major Washington state newspapers regarding president, governor and statewide initiatives. For complete editorials, visit the papers' websites. For The Columbian, go to http://www.columbian.com/opinion. Read story
October 15, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials
Voter turnout is a popular topic, especially among political party leaders. Many experts say the presidential race will be decided by which party wins the turnout race. But in terms of local pride, it's documented that Washingtonians and especially Clark County voters answer the call in presidential elections. In 2008,… Read story
October 14, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials
After 12 years in the U.S. Senate, Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell has the power of incumbency, proven success in issues critical to the Northwest, ample fundraising energy and polls superiority working in her favor. That's making the fall campaign mighty daunting for Michael Baumgartner, a well-prepared, articulate and exceptionally bright… Read story
October 13, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials
The greatness implanted in America's founding and manifested for more than two centuries cannot be restored until two goals are met: The U.S. economy must be repaired, and government spending must be brought under control. Each mission depends on the other.Directing those pursuits requires a president with a profound comprehension… Read story
October 11, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials
Almost 12 years ago, Kim Wyman replaced Sam Reed as Thurston County auditor, whose chief duty is managing elections. Wyman is our choice to replace Reed in 2012 as Washington secretary of state, the office that manages elections at the state level.Two good candidates have emerged in this race. Democrat… Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials
Relatively young lawyer. Rising rapidly in his political party, with a promising future, yet fairly independent in his views. Currently serving as King County councilor after defeating an incumbent. Interestingly, each of those qualities defines the two candidates for Washington attorney general: Republican Reagan Dunn and Democrat Bob Ferguson. Here's… Read story
