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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t vote for loser, liar

September 7, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

“It’s not fair,” says one candidate about the debate and the election, neither of which has even happened yet. Only a petulant loser, liar and criminal speaks like that. A world-class leader never would. Please vote to keep this unraveling individual away from national office so the courts can resume… Read story

Letter: Preserve historic downtown

September 7, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

The Columbian has reported that a long-desired overhaul of downtown Main Street, now called “Main Street Promise Project” is about to begin (The Columbian, Aug. 31). The article is filled with nostalgic images, highlighting the history and beauty of Main Street. Sadly, that dream appears to be… Read story

Letter: Be respectful of signs

September 7, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Neighbors and fellow citizens, grace to you and peace! ‘Tis the season — campaign season, that is — the season of signs, during which you and I exercise our First Amendment free speech rights and display our support for the candidates of our choice. Read story

Letter: Elections Office shows integrity

September 6, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

I am a trained election observer in Clark County, and last week I observed two hours of hand recounting the primary votes at the Elections Office. My observations have made me even more convinced of the security of our voting system here in Washington, specifically in Clark County. Read story

Letter: Israeli outrage misplaced

September 6, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

I’m sorry if I sound harsh, but according to Wikipedia, “As of 30 August 2024, over 42,000 people (40,602 Palestinian and 1,478 Israeli) have been reported as killed in the Israel-Hamas war.” I’ve got to say that for the Israelis to be so upset/enraged and engaged in mass protests over… Read story

Letter: Roads are deteriorating

September 6, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

How nice to have bright white and yellow stripes freshly painted on some of our streets. I also noticed some of these newly painted stripes were, in fact, painted over potholes and the deteriorating roads. Read story

Letter: Support Zingale in 18th District

September 6, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

I am voting Nov. 5 for John Zingale for 18th Legislative District representative, Position 2. John is honest, trustworthy and has many valuable goals for our state. He is a hard worker, an award-winning teacher, a strong union supporter and a decent human being. Check his website for his many… Read story

Letter: Charge premium for big energy use

September 6, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

The article “Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say” (Oregon Capital Chronicle, Aug. 26) details growth of these facilities in the Northwest. The law of supply and demand will lead to more rapid price increases for homeowners because utilities already have to buy power… Read story

Letter: Perez shows support for veterans

September 5, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

In a recent letter, Eleanor Lynch wrote that Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez doesn’t support veterans because of a vote against VA funding in 2023 (“Perez doesn’t support veterans,” Our Readers’ Views, Aug. 3). I suggest more research into why Perez voted as she did (because of amendments that Republicans tied… Read story

Letter: Trump encourages peace

September 5, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

I agree with that “we should not support a presidential candidate that loves domestic terrorists.” That’s why presidential candidate Kamala Harris should not be supported. Read story

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