January 1, 2025, 6:03am Editorials
And just like that, another year begins. While it’s impossible to know the future, we already know this year marks a major anniversary of several impactful events that shaped Vancouver’s future, including: Read story
December 31, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
It’s hard to find time in the school year for everything a student should learn before graduating from high school. Practical education courses we remember from high school, like home economics and shop, have long since been de-emphasized. Today’s favorite subjects include fine arts and STEM curriculum, which emphasizes science,… Read story
December 30, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To offering fresh produce and nutritious food to people who are in bad health and also experiencing food insecurity. A new initiative this year by several community partners regularly delivered fresh food from local farms to 55 heart patients and their families. Each delivery included $25 worth of fresh… Read story
December 28, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
When Jay Inslee was elected for the first time as Washington’s governor in November 2012, he wasn’t The Columbian Editorial Board’s first choice. In fact, we sided with 10 of Washington’s other 11 daily newspapers in recommending voters elect his opponent, Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna. Read story
December 28, 2024, 6:01am Editorials
In just four weeks, a bruised and depleted Joe Biden will go home to Delaware. His notorious inability to effectively toot his own horn has been ironic given all that his administration has achieved. But over the last several weeks, events have served to toot Biden’s horn for him, and… Read story
December 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
One of the underpinnings of the American justice system is that people suspected of crimes are entitled to a vigorous defense, even if they cannot afford to pay. Read story
December 26, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The power of government comes from the will of the people to be governed. Citizens do not, and should not, turn a blind eye to the work of elected officials. Governance without oversight will lead quickly to favoritism and corruption. Read story
December 25, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Regardless of one’s personal beliefs, today’s celebration can offer an uplifting message of hope and peace. Christmas is a time for reflection that is enriched by the bonds of family, charity and shared humanity. Read story
December 24, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Taking the train to Seattle or Eugene, Ore., is increasingly popular if not particularly fast. So would it make sense to invest the billions of dollars needed to create a 250-mph rail corridor that could whisk travelers between Portland and Seattle in less than an hour? Read story
December 23, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Christmas is a time for peace, love and joy. So, in keeping with the spirit of the season, we shall eschew our weekly cheers and jeers and bring our readers nothing but cheers today. Read story
