November 29, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Regarding James K. Thorne’s letter (“Return COVID funds to taxpayers,” Our Readers’ Views, Nov. 21), I wonder what he did with his stimulus checks that were sent several times to taxpayers during the COVID pandemic. Read story
November 29, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
In a Nov. 23 letter, the writer opines that sidewalks aren’t necessary on a two-mile stretch of First Street starting at 164th Avenue. Why? Because he’s never seen anyone using them. Read story
November 28, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Bob Mattila’s letters of Nov. 11 (“God blessed Israel”) and Nov. 24 (“Becoming ungodly causes problems”) quote the Bible, and indicate a transactional morality. If the Bible is read as a political document in the context of when it was written, its moral poverty is often striking. Read story
November 28, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Columnist Susan Estrich’s brief bio alleges she has taught law at Harvard University and University of Southern California. Just what did Estrich teach of the law? Read story
November 28, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
For those Republicans wanting to vote for Donald Trump, I ask: where is your integrity? Read story
November 28, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Kudos to The Columbian for being a leader in climate news. Climate awareness is represented in a recent editorial (“Choices offer opportunity to affect climate change,” In Our View, Nov. 15), which calls for “green energy and carbon reduction.” The bottom line: increased progress needs to be made as soon… Read story
November 27, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Truth leads to justice and peace. As a veteran, I learned early that conflicts will be resolved when dialogue with truth is combined. Read story
November 25, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I am old enough to remember Cronkite then Rather and others delivering the nightly news. Later, cable news at CNN 40-plus years ago. A bit of a news and politics junkie here. Read story
November 25, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
On Nov. 19, my wife and I were visiting Vancouver to attend the funeral of a fellow Washington State Patrol friend. Before the services we decided to have breakfast at the Stardust on 164th Avenue. What a pleasant experience. Good food and excellent service. Read story
November 25, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Wealth inequality isn’t a popular topic at our holiday tables, but maybe it should be. Many who are struggling made it a few days with angel food boxes and Thanksgiving meals, but next week? Read story
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