March 26, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In assessing the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rekah Strong effectively sums up the issues facing children, parents and child care providers. Read story
March 25, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the Paddy Hough Parade. As the old saying goes, everybody loves a parade. That is especially true when the parade has been delayed because of a pandemic. For the first time since 2019, the traditional St. Patrick’s Day event known as the Paddy Hough Parade unfurled through the… Read story
March 24, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Lines have been drawn in Olympia regarding funding for additional housing, with a focus on affordable housing. Read story
March 23, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Data about migration to and from Clark County provides some insight for the future of the region — and also a warning. Read story
March 22, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Drug policy often creates a dilemma between protecting users and enabling them. It is a conundrum that plays a role in new discussions about fentanyl test strips. Read story
March 21, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
As members of Congress begin negotiations over this year’s Farm Bill, the benefits — and the difficulties — of a divided legislature come to the forefront. Read story
March 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Contrary to common propaganda, crime is — indeed — still illegal. Read story
March 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Building bridges can be difficult — literally and metaphorically. So it is no surprise that efforts to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge have endured setbacks recently. Read story
March 18, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To helping hands. With a seemingly endless list of minor repairs, homeownership can be a burden. But as explained in an article by Columbian reporter Carlos Fuentes, Operation Home Rescue is here to help local veterans. The program, through property management company TMG Maintenance Services NW, offers home repairs… Read story
March 17, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
For too long, the federal government has kept cleanup at the Hanford nuclear reservation toward the bottom of its to-do list. “It’s a nice idea,” a long string of presidential administrations have seemed to say. “We’ll get to it eventually.” Read story
