Columns
| John Laird, Nov. 8: Clean-sweep crowd is just dreaming » Sun, November 8 Anti-incumbency sentiments are sweeping the land, or so we're told by aspiring challengers, out-of-power politicians and talk-show pundits. It's nothing new. The ultimate goal is often expressed: "Throw all the bums... |
| Tom Koenninger: Local writer unravels mystery of Mona » Wed, November 4 Readers of John A. Harrison's book, "A Woman Alone," the story of the mistress of legendary road builder and Maryhill Museum founder Sam Hill, are the chief beneficiaries of Harrison's dogged pursuit of the story.The Vancouver... |
| John Laird Nov. 1: Stop waving signs; don't ring my bell » Sun, November 1 Notes, quotes and anecdotes about Tuesday's election, with the polite reminder to make sure you vote:Preening pests: I hate to sound like a cranky old coot here, but am I the only one who is annoyed by perky politicians waving signs at... |
| Local view: Infrastructure needs must not be ignored » Sun, November 1 Amidst the constant news coverage of issues such as health care, unemployment and foreclosure, another silent crisis is gaining momentum: the deteriorating state of our infrastructure. Infrastructure is not only the roads and bridges we... |
| Ann Donnelly, Oct. 29: I-1033 will keep government in check » Thu, October 29 "Initiative 1033 may cost city millions." Taking the Columbian's October 9 headline at face value, a voter would likely shy away from this year's ballot measure to control the growth rate of state and local government. The... |
| Tom Koenninger: Good things happening in Vancouver » Wed, October 28 The dawn of a golden age is breaking for America’s Vancouver. Waterfront redevelopment and the "Community Connection" freeway lid will light the pathway to the future.\Finally, after years of uncertainty... |
| John Laird, Oct. 25: Local bridge cacophony intensifies » Sun, October 25 This new-bridge drama is starting to look like a reality TV show. Something like "Dancing With the Civil Engineers." Every week a politician would get voted off the show and thrown off the bridge.Most of us thought building a... |
| Local View, Oct. 25: Informed public crucial to healthy nation » Sun, October 25 Our state and nation face many challenges today: an uncertain economy, high unemployment, rising health care costs, and the threat of climate change. Our elected officials are challenged with these issues on top of delivering necessary services in... |
| Tom Koenninger, Oct. 21: Electronic gizmos a hazard in class » Wed, October 21 If the state of Washington can pass a law banning hand-held cell phone use and texting while driving for fear of lethal distraction, should we be worried about the harm that distraction does to young minds in a classroom setting?Yes. |
| John Laird, Oct. 18: Limbaugh ‘victimized' by capitalism » Sun, October 18 Spare no sympathy for Rush Limbaugh after his bid to become part owner of the St. Louis Rams was rejected. Our hero will be just fine. There's always the NBA.Yeah, that's the ticket! Limbaugh should approach the NBA and begin his... |
| Local view: Put debate over bridge tolls in perspective » Sun, October 18 We are the co-directors of the Columbia River Crossing Coalition, which includes hundreds of businesses and individuals on both sides of the river who are advocating for the new I-5 bridge. From the very beginning of this project there... |
| Ann Donnelly, Oct. 15: Bridge is big in Vancouver city races » Thu, October 15 With ballots for our Nov. 3 election headed for our mailboxes, Clark County voters will soon have a unique opportunity to do something concrete — no pun intended — about the future costs of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project,... |
| Tom Koenninger: I-5 lid would make Vancouver whole » Wed, October 14 Putting a lid on part of Interstate 5 in Vancouver is a project that bears close scrutiny because it will define this city for years to come. The project is called a "community connector," designed to reunite east and west Vancouver, and... |
| John Laird, Oct. 11: Tired of all the ranting? Go for a drive » Sun, October 11 How many of you remember going for a Sunday afternoon drive with the family simply because there was nothing else to do? Oh, for those glorious days back when boredom was our regular weekend motivator, when the only TV on the block was owned by that... |
| Referendum 71: Pro » Sun, October 11 Born and raised in Clark County as a fourth-generation Washingtonian, I was brought up to treat people fairly. Not everyone will be as successful or happy as everyone else, but everyone should have the same opportunities. It is for this... |
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