March 3, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
It probably comes as no surprise that children here tend to eat more fruits and vegetables than children in most states. Washington, after all, is one of the United States’ prime spots for agriculture production. Read story
March 2, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Chris Reykdal is sounding the alarm about school funding. Washington’s superintendent of public education says the state is not doing enough to support schools and that a declining birth rate and a “perfect storm” of financial pressures could undermine public education for years to come. Read story
March 1, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Scott Adams, author of the comic strip “Dilbert,” has every right to spew racist invective. And newspapers that carry the comic have every right to stop doing so in response to his rant during a YouTube livestream. Read story
February 28, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
The rapid decline of bee populations in North America not only reflects a changing climate and reduces our chance of being stung — it has an impact on our food supply. Read story
February 27, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A new report regarding investigations into three police shootings in Clark County provides a meaningful example of governmental transparency; carves out a path for improving investigations; and highlights the important work of the Office of the Washington State Auditor. Read story
February 26, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Since 2007, the annual inflation rate in the United States has been approximately 2.3 percent. The numbers fluctuate from year to year, but it is a fact of capitalism that prices increase over time. Read story
February 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Rep. Greg Cheney. The first-term legislator, a Republican from Battle Ground, has introduced a bill designed to curb the theft of catalytic converters in Washington. The bill has drawn co-sponsors from both parties, including fellow 18th District newcomer Stephanie McClintock, and would increase penalties for both buyers and… Read story
February 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Like many U.S. institutions, the media has faced verbal attacks in recent years. When a president who tells some 30,000 documented lies during four years in office can gain traction by saying the press is “the enemy of the people,” there is some serious disconnect between large segments of the… Read story
February 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In pondering changes to Washington’s police-pursuit laws, legislators should heed the concerns of law enforcement and citizens. A task force would only delay necessary improvements. Read story
February 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Although COVID-19 is still with us, it is not too early to prepare for the next pandemic. The virus, which arrived in the United States in early 2020 and has contributed to more than 1 million American deaths, can provide important lessons about identifying and addressing new threats to public… Read story
