May 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Among several proposals in recent years for parcels of land next to Vancouver Community Library, a transit center is the most sensible. City councilors have wisely endorsed the plan as a way to help move Vancouver toward a vibrant future. Read story
May 16, 2023, 6:01am Editorials
After years of disputes surrounding sewer lines, Clark County appears ready to move forward on thoughtful development in rural areas adjacent to a short-line railroad. An agreement regarding potential projects appears to be a reasonable solution that can bolster the region’s economy while still tending to environmental concerns. Read story
May 15, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Americans should have the right and the ability to repair their durable goods. Replacing a battery on a cellphone should not require a technical degree or an act of Congress. Read story
May 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
It is interesting that the person credited with founding Mother’s Day eventually came to lament the evolution of the holiday. Read story
May 13, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the Wienermobile. As branding strategies go, this one is legendary. For nearly 90 years, Oscar Mayer has promoted its packaged meat products with a traveling “Wienermobile.” One of the current iterations — a 27-foot-long vehicle that looks like a hot dog on a bun — made a stop… Read story
May 12, 2023, 6:01am Editorials
For teenagers and their parents, preparing for the start of a school day can be akin to waking a hibernating bear. Read story
May 11, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Predictions that Washington’s cherry harvest will be robust this year — even if it starts later than usual — are encouraging for the state’s important agriculture industry. But they also highlight the need for immigration reform at the national level. Read story
May 10, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
When they return for a special legislative session this month, Washington lawmakers will find a blueprint from which they can construct a reasonable drug policy. Read story
May 9, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
A new Washington law designed to improve the accessibility and affordability of child care takes aim at a crucial issue. A lack of child care in both urban and rural areas — throughout Washington and the rest of the nation — creates financial and emotional stresses for parents while hampering… Read story
May 8, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
An announcement Friday from the World Health Organization is part milestone in the battle against COVID-19 and part acceptance of a new reality. Read story