February 19, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers … and jeers: To school levy elections. The numbers are not final, but last week’s school levies in the Battle Ground, Camas, Green Mountain and Woodland districts appear headed for passage. Levies support day-to-day operations, technology and facilities maintenance and will help the districts maintain their educational levels. That… Read story
February 17, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Two things are evident from a Vancouver City Council discussion regarding the Affordable Housing Fund: More details are needed, and Clark County officials must be engaged in order for the region to reduce homelessness. Read story
February 16, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The practice of hidden or specious fees tacked onto rent requires action from the Legislature. As Washington grapples with a tight housing market and increasing homelessness, lawmakers should place their attention on the junk fees that landlords use to gouge renters. Read story
February 15, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
When it comes to developing alternative energy and combating climate change, President Joe Biden is not just full of hot air. New plans for wind farms off the Oregon Coast add to the administration’s record of concrete projects preparing for the nation’s energy future. Read story
February 14, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Repercussions from a loose door plug on a Boeing 737 Max 9 extend beyond the danger posed to air travelers and the scrutiny brought to the aerospace giant. They speak to ongoing political debates about the role of the regulatory state and the proper balance between economic concerns and government… Read story
February 13, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The overriding issue surrounding police conduct and accountability is the fact that law enforcement officers work for the public. Whether talking about police pursuits or the use of force or the implementation of body-worn cameras, effectively protecting our community must focus on meeting the needs of residents. Read story
February 12, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To fighting fires. Making the best of a bad situation, the state Department of Natural Resources has purchased a site east of Kalama to serve as a base for fighting wildfires in Southwest Washington. The move follows the closure of the Larch Corrections Center in Clark County, where inmates… Read story
February 10, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Food trucks. It’s all about food trucks. Read story
February 9, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
As The Columbian wrote editorially in December, secret negotiations will not solve the contentious issues surrounding four dams on the Lower Snake River. But neither will overwrought hyperbole. Read story
February 8, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Among the issues facing public education, discussions with teachers inevitably settle upon a preeminent problem — phones. Read story
