July 3, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
During the 1980 presidential debate, Ronald Reagan posed the question “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” As COVID-19 cases exploded across America in 2020, President Trump said that he believed the coronavirus would “just disappear.” Meanwhile, top health officials warned that the country needed to… Read story
July 3, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I want to thank Terry Otto for the well-written and informative article, “Casting away barriers: Disabled anglers have many options in SW Washington” (The Columbian, June 22). At 61 years old and disabled, I’d like to share some of the difficulties that exist when trying to access the waterways. On… Read story
July 2, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Has everyone read the Trump/Republican’s 920-page Project 2025 manifesto? If not, please read it before voting. Read story
July 2, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Many hardworking Trump supporters believe the GOP’s economic policies are better for them and the country. For most Americans, economics translates to our ability to support ourselves. Read story
July 2, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Sherry Erickson is the ideal candidate for Clark Public Utilities commissioner, renowned for her talent, integrity, and dedication. With a deep understanding of our public utilities, she’s perfectly poised to foster economic stability and efficiency. Read story
July 2, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I thought nothing could top the horror I felt upon reading initial reports of Michael Meyden drugging the drinks of teenage girls in Lake Oswego, Ore., — prior to his move to Vancouver while awaiting trial — while hosting a sleepover for his daughter’s friends (“Oregon man who drugged daughter’s… Read story
July 1, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I would just like to remind all voters of a few things: 1. Mr. Donald Trump is proclaiming a border crisis, yet he actively suppressed a strong bipartisan supported border bill last February. Read story
June 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
When I saw the headline “Lawmakers grill Boeing CEO on safety” (The Columbian, June 19), I wanted to remind others that politicians of both parties were part of the aircraft safety problem. Read story
June 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I read with both bemusement and sadness the “Jeers” for the traffic nightmares recently due to accidents on both the Interstate 5 Bridge and the I-205 Bridge (“Cheers & Jeers: Start of summer; traffic jams,” In Our View, June 24). Read story
June 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
It’s time for a new state superintendent of public instruction — one who has the confidence of so many local school leaders. Someone unbeholden to special interests that are responsible for this post-McCleary basic education funding mess — school closures, layoffs, program cuts, district insolvencies. Read story