March 22, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
January’s ice storm in Clark County demonstrates the cost of climate change. In addition to altering wildlife habitat and agricultural production, extreme weather events already are proving costly to consumers. Read story
March 21, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
This is no way to run a country. Or a city, business or household. Read story
March 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Updated COVID guidelines merely confirm what we knew long ago — Americans are in the acceptance phase of living with the virus. Regardless of recommendations from experts, dealing with a virus that is here to stay requires common sense and common courtesy. Read story
March 19, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
One decade ago this week, 18 million tons of clay and sand enveloped part of the Stillaguamish Valley in northern Washington, burying a neighborhood and killing 43 people in what is known as the Oso Landslide. The deadly event led to measures at both the state and federal level to… Read story
March 18, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a smooth ride. The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced plans to ease the drive in north Clark County. Workers will replace 25 to 30 concrete panels on southbound Interstate 5 between Ridgefield and Salmon Creek this summer, and more replacements are scheduled for next year. Read story
March 16, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Our first reaction to a recent Vancouver City Council decision was that officials are not using all the tools in their power to improve the local homeless situation. But as The Columbian’s Editorial Board considered and discussed the situation, we were again reminded of the issue’s complexities. Read story
March 15, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
A yearlong investigation by The Seattle Times delivers some eye-opening facts. Read story
March 14, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Regardless of the traffic, this has been a good week for drivers who frequently venture across the Columbia River from Clark County. Read story
March 13, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
While creating a bleak portrayal of a dystopian United States last week, Sen. Katie Britt briefly touched upon a topic that should draw bipartisan support in Congress. Read story
March 12, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The close of the 2024 legislative session in Olympia is unlikely to be the last we will hear about bills related to education. By working to promote inclusion and protect academic integrity, the Democratic-led Legislature has invited the ire of conservatives throughout Washington. Read story
