April 19, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
A recent letter suggested rejecting small-plant nuclear energy because they’re unproven (“Reject nuclear energy,” Our Readers’ Views, April 11). The U.S. Navy says otherwise. Reactors have been used in the Navy since the USS Nautilus launched in 1955. Hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors have been in service ever… Read story
April 19, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
My hope is that the school districts in Southwest Washington continue to support the arts (including dual-language immersion programs) in their schools, and that residents of those districts vote to pass school levies and bonds. (Are you listening, Ridgefield?) Our children and grandchildren are our future. Read story
April 19, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
There are significant timing issues with Ridgefield Proposition 11. Proposition 11 funds a new 125,000-square-foot intermediate/middle school that will serve 500 to 650 students. The location of the school is Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue, with the estimated completion date of fall 2026. From Interstate 5 east to… Read story
April 19, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I’ve seen many articles on PFAS. What I have not seen is information about PFAS actually causing harm. I’ve seen information about the correlation of PFAS in diseased tissue, but no causal statements. Read story
April 18, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
NW Natural recently sent me a letter with “important information” about my bill, specifically about the Climate Commitment Act fee and credit I now see on my bill. The Climate Commitment Act requires NW Natural to take steps to reduce its emissions. Read story
April 18, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Once again, Clark County is at the butt end of road repairs. Based on what I see on Facebook, the Seattle area continuously gets concrete panel replacement to make their roads safer. Read story
April 18, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
It’s wrong. Just plain wrong. The U.S. House of Representatives effectively has been replaced by a dictator, Donald Trump. Read story
April 18, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Energy “affordability” merits consideration as a priority for Clark Public Utilities only when all of the costs of generating power are taken into consideration. That has always been true, but only in my lifetime has it made it to some level of cultural awareness. Read story
April 17, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Generally, I do not watch television news. But recently I spent a week watching it to try to determine why one would watch it. Read story
April 17, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
After the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore, the cleanup and recovery efforts are starting to make some gains with the hope of having the port open by the end of May. Read story