September 16, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
During her time in the Legislature, Democrat Monica Stonier has developed into a strong leader for progressive causes while maintaining an ability to work with Republicans. Because of these and other traits, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that she be reelected as representative from the 49th Legislative District, Position 2. Read story
September 15, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
With next year’s Legislature facing daunting tasks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, experienced, reasonable leadership is a strong selling point for lawmakers seeking reelection. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, falls into that category; The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that she remain in Olympia as senator from the 18th Legislative District. Read story
September 13, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The eye-burning, throat-scratching haze that has settled over Clark County in recent days is a reminder of the need for caution in wilderness areas. Washington is burning, and people are largely the cause; the state Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 1,300 damaging fires have been started by humans in Washington this year. Read story
September 12, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To those who help. A confluence of crises has led to a reevaluation of which workers are essential in our society. The coronavirus pandemic, a shutdown of businesses and schools, violent unrest in many cities and, now, raging wildfires have brought a new appreciation for those who make a living by making our world more livable. Read story
September 11, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Still, 19 years later, the lessons and the aftereffects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks continue to shape this country. Read story
September 10, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
We have heard the warnings. Soon we’ll learn whether anybody was listening. Read story
September 9, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Whether the weather be fine or whether the weather be not, we are seeing the effects of climate change. Read story
September 8, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
President Donald Trump continues to place propping up a dying industry ahead of the health and well-being of the American people, environment and economy. Read story
September 6, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
It’s hard to imagine, but Ted Wheeler, not Donald Trump, may be the most hated man in Portland. Read story
September 5, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To tens of thousands of local public school students who went back to school this week, virtually. The pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances for children, their parents, their teachers, and everyone else who touches young lives. When traditional classroom instruction abruptly moved online in the spring, the hope and belief was that COVID-19 would be in remission by now, allowing some semblance of a regular school day. It isn’t,… Read story
