December 13, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I am grateful that civics is now a required course for young people, so they can learn to think clearly, ask questions, research, then engage in difficult but civil conversations in order to build trust and alliances with those with disparate beliefs (“How to pay for immigrants,” Our Readers’ Views,… Read story
December 12, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
My name is Mike Leboki, owner of Greenworks Excavation and Taylor Transport, and I have been a fixture in this community since 1997. In those years I have employed hundreds of hardworking Clark and Skamania County employees and have contributed greatly to the growth and development of this community. Read story
December 12, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
It was nice to read in the paper that gas prices are getting lower. But one might think, with gas stations not having to hire help anymore and people pumping their own gas, the drop should be even larger. Just a thought. Read story
December 12, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Carrie Ross (“Follow 10 Commandments,” Our Reader’s Views, Dec. 6) decried the absence of an Abrahamic God in schools and public life. Is she as accepting of Jewish or Islamic prayers in place of Christian prayers in schools and public life, too? Christianity is not the only Abrahamic religion. Read story
December 12, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As a Clark County small farmer, I emphasize our community’s reliance on small farms for local produce, jobs and preserving rural charm. However, these farms face financial hardships, making diversifying income through farm weddings essential for survival. Read story
December 11, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
It is critical that Clark County should take the necessary and immediate steps to terminate the existing lease with the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad, operated by Eric Temple, in order to hold PVJR accountable and to ensure that the county averts any further damage to our forest, wetlands, critical habitat,… Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Another “commission” to address American public debt. If they send me the millions they are going to waste here, I’ll tell them how to fix the debt. Pay the bills first like almost every American does with theirs. Pay the bills before you give your corporate buddy tax cuts. Before… Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
The op-ed piece in the Columbian on Nov. 27 concerning the possibility of a sizeable grant to study high-speed passenger trains from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver, B.C., struck a note for me. I have driven these routes and experienced the many changes for over 40 years. Back then, one… Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As we approach the 2024 election, it’s crucial to shed light on a concerning development that threatens the democratic process — the No Labels Party’s evolving strategy. Initially promoting a bipartisan ticket, No Labels has now revealed a plan to put a Republican at the top of their presidential bid,… Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As a life member of University of Washington Alumni Association, I am really surprised by the number of people who are complaining about or commenting on the teams selected to play in the “Championship” football games at the end of the year. Read story
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