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In Our View: Election terrorism warrants Legislature’s time

February 12, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

and protection for ballot drop boxes — should be a priority for lawmakers in Olympia. But even the best-laid plans could be inadequate against the type of attack that hit Clark County in October. Read story

In Our View: Washington voters committed to climate act

February 11, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

In November, Washington voters overwhelmingly affirmed their support for the Climate Commitment Act. Now, as Republicans in the Legislature attempt to undermine that affirmation, they should heed the will of the voters. Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Oh baby!; state pay hikes sting

February 10, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To a new arrival. Officials at the Oregon Zoo have welcomed a baby elephant. Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant, gave birth recently after a 20-month pregnancy. The offspring appears to be female and weigh approximately 200 pounds, but zookeepers are keeping their distance for now. Read story

In Our View: G-P demolitions a step in reinvention of Camas

February 8, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

Plans to remove 21 buildings at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas represent a significant step in the reinvention of the city. Read story

In Our View: Residents tire of talk, demand Hanford action

February 7, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

More than 35 years after a Tri-Party Agreement was forged to promote cleanup at Eastern Washington’s Hanford site, the people of our state are still waiting for meaningful action. Read story

In Our View: Kent’s beliefs undermine his qualifications

February 6, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

As nominee for director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent warrants sharp scrutiny. Read story

In Our View: Prospect of tariffs looms over state’s economy

February 5, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada come as no surprise. Read story

In Our View: Closely reexamine funding options for light rail

February 4, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

The people of Clark County — and the entire metro area — need a new Interstate 5 Bridge to enhance the region’s economy, safety and quality of life. But we also need a project that is fiscally sound and equitable. Because of that, the C-Tran board of directors is wise… Read story

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Research is fly; driving concern

February 3, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

Cheers: To Drosophila melanogaster. It seems unlikely that we would cheer fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster is the scientific name), but some interesting work is being done with the pests at Washington State University Vancouver. Seth Rudman, an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences, raises more than 5 million… Read story

In Our View: Congress derelict in duty to Skamania schools

February 1, 2025, 6:03am Editorials

The failure of Congress to renew the Secure Rural Schools program is an act of legislative misfeasance. Read story