July 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Residents in the 18th Legislative District deserve lawmakers who focus on many issues at once and act with transparency and trustworthiness. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Democrat John Zingale or Republican Philip Johnson for state representative, Position 2. Read story
July 20, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
Republican Greg Cheney and Democrat Adrian Cortes have differing political viewpoints, but they clearly are the best choices in the race for state senator from the 18th Legislative District. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Cheney or Cortes in the Aug. 6 primary. Read story
July 19, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In a crowded field for Clark County Councilor from District 4, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Matt Little or Dorothy Gasque in the nonpartisan race. Read story
July 18, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In a race for Public Utilities Commissioner from District 1, voters will find three knowledgeable, articulate candidates who have strong credentials for filling the nonpartisan position. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for either Chris Thobaben or Sherry Erickson while also recognizing James Oneil as a worthy candidate. Read story
July 17, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In the race for 49th Legislative District Representative, Position 2, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Democrat Monica Stonier or Republican Russell Barber in the Aug. 6 primary. Read story
July 13, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In the race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez or Republican Leslie Lewallen in the Aug. 6 primary. Read story
July 12, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
In a three-person race for 17th Legislative District Representative, Position 2, The Columbian’s Editorial Board believes that Democrat Terri Niles and Republican David Stuebe are the strongest candidates. We recommend a vote for one of them in the Aug. 6 primary. Read story
July 11, 2024, 6:03am Editorials
The Clark County Council will have a different look next year, with two incumbents opting to not seek reelection. In District 3, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Wil Fuentes and John Jay as the best candidates to help create a thoughtful, engaged governing body. Read story
October 20, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
Since first being elected to the school board in 2019, Kathy Decker has helped shepherd Vancouver Public Schools through trying times. The Columbian Editorial Board recommends her reelection to Position 4 on the board. Read story
October 19, 2023, 6:03am Editorials
In making a case for why an incumbent should be replaced, a challenger must be well-informed and must articulate how they would do the job differently. Chuck Keplar has done that, and The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends him for Evergreen school district representative from District 2. Read story