August 20, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To Titan VanCoug. The corpse flower — scientifically known an amorphophallus titanum — brought visitors and excitement to the Washington State University Vancouver campus this week. It also brought a stench, demonstrating that the colloquial name derives from the pungent scent of a flower in bloom. “It’s really cool,… Read story
August 19, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Over the past 30 months, it has become increasingly clear that Washington lawmakers must adjust the state’s laws for emergency declarations. Read story
August 18, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
In addition to worrying about things such as bond ratings and debt refinancing, state Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti is aiming to help thousands of Washington residents. Read story
August 17, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
If great challenges represent great potential, then the Hanford Site in Eastern Washington is overflowing with possibilities. Read story
August 16, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Among other benefits, a proposed Vancouver Waterfront Gateway offers an important opportunity to enhance housing equity in the downtown core. Read story
August 15, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Nearly 19 months into the Biden presidency, at least one welcome change is noticeable from the previous regime: Americans have reason to talk about policy. Read story
August 14, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
One benefit to increased scrutiny of elections is improved transparency. Frequent questions about ballots and how they are counted — and specious claims of fraud — have led to an increased understanding of the process. Read story
August 13, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To parklets. The city of Vancouver is extending a program that allows businesses — primarily restaurants — to operate seating areas in what previously were on-street parking spaces. There will be a change, however. Beginning in November, a fee of $75 a month plus a 12.84 percent state excise… Read story
August 12, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
Believe it or not, the start of the school year is less than three weeks away. Students in districts throughout Clark County return to class the final week of August, meaning that now is the time to stockpile school supplies and school clothes and whatever other necessities are required for… Read story
August 11, 2022, 6:03am Editorials
The ouster of Jaime Herrera Beutler as our congressional representative brings about something increasingly rare in modern politics: A gracious farewell. Read story
