March 13, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Joe Kent complains about “Joe Biden’s lax border policies,” but he fails to mention that the Biden administration is obligated to follow the law (“Democrats hypocritical on border,” Local View, March 2). President Biden could have invoked executive action, but as Republicans know, and as they said in 2019, “we… Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Here we go again. Nearing an election, Democrats are honing their political skills. Campaigning with old lies and little truth. Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
The way I see Ann Donnelly’s arguments against ranked choice voting (“Ranked choice voting could burden voters,” The Columbian, March 2) is that between the lines they could as easily be read in favor of it. At least, that’s how I read them. Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, if you want to fight climate change, do like California: Adopt a cap-and-trade program and an EV mandate. Ten years later, we did. Our Climate Commitment Act is a cap-and-invest program. Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Regarding Michael McGinley’s letter (“Railroad hazards are overstated,” Our Readers’ Views, March 1), he should have done even a little research first (it isn’t the “Port of Vancouver railway,” and it is hardly integrated into our economy). Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Well, that’s it. Another 2A Greater St. Helens League basketball season has officially ended here in Southwest Washington. As a parent, educator and community member, I wanted to take the time to acknowledge everyone who makes the league happen. Read story
March 11, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Barbara Pierce has correctly described how the Republican members in Congress are aiding Putin (“Trump Republicans support Putin,” Our Readers’ Views, March 1). But the situation is even more dire. Read story
March 9, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Much has already been written about the protest movement by Michigan Democratic voters to vote “uncommitted” in their recent presidential primary. The Washington primary also has this option (at least for Democratic voters). What would (or should) be the consequence if one selects this option? If enough people select it,… Read story
March 9, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
In our rush to electrify everything in the mistaken belief that we can defeat climate change, we will only exacerbate the problem and rapidly destroy the planet. Read story
March 9, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Diesel exhaust from school buses greatly contributes to air pollution in the buses and near schools, increasing rates of childhood asthma and other health problems. Electric school buses are a turnkey solution, and there is a bill (HB 1368) in the Legislature right now that would help get them into… Read story
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