March 20, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The coronavirus pandemic already is playing havoc with the 2020 presidential election. Ohio’s primary, which was scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed following a decision by state officials and a flurry of legal challenges; and Georgia and Louisiana have postponed primaries for the coming weeks over concerns about having large groups of people gather at polling places. Read story
March 19, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
As Clark County councilors acknowledge, a new ordinance governing the parking of recreational vehicles likely is a temporary fix. Read story
March 18, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
The economic impact of the coronavirus is, understandably, receiving much attention. The stock market has seen huge declines, bars and restaurants in Washington and other states have been ordered to close all seating, and all businesses are facing uncertainty. Read story
March 17, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Contrary to its name, Sunshine Week is not a promise of clear skies and warm weather. Instead, it is an acknowledgment of the disinfecting power of a free press to ensure a healthy government. Read story
March 15, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Gov. Jay Inslee has taken drastic but necessary steps to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus in Washington. Read story
March 14, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To apple-themed license plates. According to its website, the state Department of Licensing offers more than 60 specialty license plates, supporting efforts as diverse as Washington lighthouses and volunteer firefighters. So it might seem unusual that none of those plates support one of the state’s signature industries — apples. Read story
March 13, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Think, for a moment, about all the people you directly or indirectly come into contact with each day. The barista at the coffee shop. The stylist at the salon. The waiter at the restaurant — or even the cook who is handling your food. Now imagine if one of more of them is afflicted with the coronavirus and harboring COVID-19, passing along germs to hundreds of people. Read story
March 12, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
As the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature comes to a close, members of both parties will spend the coming days and weeks telling voters about their successes. But they also should face some questions about a glaring failure to improve transparency in state government. Read story
March 11, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
In between wondering why it is dark outside when you wake up and adjusting the clock on the microwave, you might have asked why this is still happening. Read story
March 10, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
For an industry that employs a relatively small number of Americans, coal has received an inordinate level of attention in recent years. Read story
