October 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Recent strikes by workers highlight the problems with American health care. Read story
October 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As voters do their homework for the Nov. 7 general election, it is important to watch for developments that could impact their decisions. Read story
October 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To an oasis. New Seasons Market has opened a grocery store at 1506 Main St., serving downtown with a variety of groceries and fresh produce for the first time in decades. For years, a full-service grocery store has been desired near the downtown core, and the opening demonstrates the… Read story
October 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
During four years on the Vancouver City Council, Sarah Fox has been engaged and insightful while bringing valuable skills to city government. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends her for reelection to Council Seat 6. Read story
October 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Since first being elected to the school board in 2019, Kathy Decker has helped shepherd Vancouver Public Schools through trying times. The Columbian Editorial Board recommends her reelection to Position 4 on the board. Read story
October 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In making a case for why an incumbent should be replaced, a challenger must be well-informed and must articulate how they would do the job differently. Chuck Keplar has done that, and The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends him for Evergreen school district representative from District 2. Read story
October 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Don Orange originally was elected as Port of Vancouver commissioner with a platform of opposing a proposed oil terminal. Six years later, the terminal plan is long dead and the port has enjoyed record revenue. Orange is not solely responsible for those victories, but they demonstrate why The Columbian’s Editorial… Read story
October 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Because Vancouver Public Schools are doing a lot of things right during a difficult time for education, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that Tracie Barrows be reelected to Position 5 on the district’s board of directors. Read story
October 16, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To a font of history. Construction workers in downtown Vancouver have unearthed a brick cistern that could date to the 1880s. As The Columbian reported: “Cisterns are buried tanks designed to hold liquids, most often water. They were common in the 19th century, including use as water supplies for… Read story
October 14, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Given her broad understanding of the issues facing modern education, Victoria Bradford is a clear choice for reelection to the school board in the Evergreen district. After meeting with and studying the candidates, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Bradford to continue representing District 3 on the five-person… Read story
