October 31, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
As local residents know, Clark County is a desirable place to live. Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Washington’s voter-approved cannabis industry requires strict oversight and deft management. And as a recent report from the state auditor’s office shows, more diligence is needed. Read story
October 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Monday’s attack on ballot drop boxes in Vancouver and Portland is an appalling act of treason. All who believe in the exceptionalism of the United States’ democratic process should loudly rebuke election-related violence and decry efforts to undermine our votes. Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To energy efficiency. According to a study by WalletHub, Washington is the nation’s most energy-efficient state. Using data from a variety of federal agencies, the personal finance website assessed home and auto energy use throughout the 48 contiguous states, ranking Washington No. 3 in low residential consumption and No.… Read story
October 26, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Proposition 4 on the November ballot could have a significant impact on law enforcement in the city of Vancouver. Regardless of whether the measure is approved by voters, it highlights notable issues in local government. Read story
October 25, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Election Day is Nov. 5, when American voters will choose a new president along with elected representatives for state and local offices. Read story
October 24, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Amid a long list of state executive positions on the November ballot, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Steve Hobbs for secretary of state and Patty Kuderer for insurance commissioner. Read story
October 23, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Five charter amendments appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in the city of Vancouver. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends passage of each item to help smooth the functions of government. Read story
October 22, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
For nearly a quarter-century, United States Sen. Maria Cantwell has worked for the people of Washington and for the American middle class. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that the Democrat be reelected for a fifth term in Washington, D.C. Read story
October 21, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To declining homelessness. Clark County saw a slight reduction in unhoused people in 2023, according to the Council for the Homeless. The organization reported 8,752 homeless last year, compared with 9,032 in the previous year’s count. It marks the first decline since at least 2018, when the Council for… Read story