September 4, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Washington’s gun control initiative, I-1639, notched a resounding victory Monday when Judge Ronald Leighton of the U.S. District Court of Western Washington found it to be constitutionally sound. Read story
September 3, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The origins of the American flag are murky, but its use through the years is not. The 50 white stars and 13 red-and-white stripes stand for our union of states and our experiment with representative democracy, now approaching 250 years old. Read story
September 2, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Even when not in the throes of a pandemic, the United States has an addiction problem. Deciding to seek help for an issue that is scorned by many can be difficult, as can finding help within our health care system. Read story
September 1, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Despite deep political divisions in this country, members of both major parties should be able to agree on the importance of accessible and secure elections. The issue is of such concern that it extends well beyond the boundaries of partisanship. Read story
August 30, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
When it comes to transportation solutions throughout the metro area, it is understandable if Clark County residents feel a bit helpless. Read story
August 29, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To rebranding. A portion of downtown Vancouver now known as Waterfront Gateway might get a new name — Lucky Star District. “Developers will be more interested in this if we can create that kind of branded opportunity,” Richard Keller of the City Center Redevelopment Authority told city council members. Read story
August 28, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
A proposal to retire the Chieftains nickname for Columbia River High School athletic teams is not a matter of political correctness run amok. It is simply a matter of correctness; there is nothing political about it. Read story
August 27, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Although it is not at the top of health care concerns right now — and although the school year is beginning with remote learning — we remind families that children must be up to date with recommended vaccinations. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, it remains essential to guard against childhood diseases and protect the health of the community. Read story
August 26, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
For ecologists, the return of wolverines to Mount Rainier National Park after more than 100 years is an exciting development. For the rest of us, it provides an interesting opportunity to consider the complexity of nature and the impact of conservation. Read story
August 25, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Eventually, some good will come out of the coronavirus pandemic. Crises inevitably spur innovation that eventually works its way into our daily lives, and there are signals that COVID-19 will have that exact impact. Read story
