October 20, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
Through two terms in Congress, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, has attempted to walk a precarious tightrope. In a Republican Party divided along philosophical lines, she has invited criticism from the left that she is too conservative and from the right that she is not conservative enough. She has broken… Read story
October 19, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
As a general rule, three decades is too long for an elected official to inhabit the same job. Yet the position of county treasurer allows for some caveats to that rule, as sturdy, steadfast, consistent leadership is required when handling the people's money. Read story
October 18, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
There is no denying that a proposed new Clark County charter is on the ballot, in part, because many residents are dissatisfied with the current county commissioners. There also is no denying that the present state of county government should not be the sole factor that determines how citizens vote… Read story
October 16, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
At some point in Clark County's continuing consternation over bridges, a healthy dose of reality is going to be necessary. Advisory Vote No. 1 -- which would support an east county bridge -- is an opportunity for voters to deliver that reality. Read story
October 15, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
The state Supreme Court's 2012 decision in McCleary v. Washington has generated as much discussion as any in recent memory. Unfortunately, that discussion has failed to carry over to this year's election, as the four court positions on the November ballot have failed to draw viable challengers. Read story
October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
Washington voters in next month's election will consider competing, incompatible gun-control measures that undoubtedly will lead to confusion. We'll try to keep it simple: Vote "yes" on Initiative 594; vote "no" on I-591. Read story
October 13, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
Initiative 1351, which would mandate smaller class sizes in public schools across the state, is the wrong idea at the wrong time and should be rejected by voters. Read story
October 12, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
Agree with him or not, Jim Moeller rarely leaves any doubt about where he stands on the issues. Moeller, D-Vancouver, is straightforward and thoughtful while working toward solutions for the state's problems, and the people of the 49th Legislative District have elected him six times as a state representative. Read story
October 11, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
From the start of his campaign, Shane Gardner has demonstrated many of the attributes that should be expected in Clark County's top law-enforcement official, and those attributes have only been strengthened in recent weeks. Because of that, The Columbian recommends a vote for Gardner in his race against Chuck Atkins… Read story
October 9, 2014, 5:00pm Editorials
In an age when much of the public is dissatisfied with politics and politicians, the idea that a lawmaker has "experience" can be a double-edged sword. But in the race for state representative from the 49th District, Position 1, it cuts only one way. Read story
