March 8, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
With the Legislature passing three voter-driven measures on Monday, a spotlight has been placed on Washington’s initiative system and the foundations of our democracy. Read story
March 7, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
For decades, Americans have had little reason to fear measles. Read story
March 6, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
To the benefit of Clark County residents, Oregon lawmakers have seen the light. Read story
March 5, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
It is an ambitious idea, and one that generates questions. But it also is a creative plan for mitigating Clark County’s housing shortage and a proposal that warrants discussion. Read story
March 4, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To election transparency. Claims of election fraud in recent years have failed to uncover widespread wrongdoing anywhere in the United States. In fact, the spreading of lies cost Fox News $787 million in a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. But there has been a benefit to the specious accusations:… Read story
March 2, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In celebrating international trade and its oversized impact on our state, Sen. Maria Cantwell recently distilled the issue. Read story
March 1, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Public education in Clark County — and throughout Washington — is at an inflection point. Ensuring productive schooling for future generations will require effective leadership along with robust support from the public. Read story
February 29, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The odds are that Clark County has approximately 350 leaplings. And to those people who because a wrinkle in time often feel left out, we say, “Happy birthday!” Read story
February 28, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
As much as anything surrounding a proposed Interstate 5 replacement bridge, discussions about tolls drive home the reality of the project. Read story
February 27, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
It is an interesting exercise – and an informative one. And as four Columbian staff members compare various modes of travel by “racing” from downtown Vancouver to the heart of Seattle, the results are predictable. Read story
