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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Property value increases are costly

February 16, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Thirteen years ago, our house was built in Washougal for a total cost of $350,000, including the land. This year the house is assessed at over $1 million. Read story

Letter: Provide help for caregivers

February 16, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

This National Caregivers Day (Feb. 16) let’s make sure we recognize the critical role of immigrants in our care workforce, our community, the economy and most importantly in our families. Read story

Letter: Accept Israel’s right to exist

February 16, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Refreshing to see that Mr. DeWalt doesn’t hide his true intentions with regard to Israel (“Support Palestinian statehood,” Our Readers’ Views, Feb. 5). Read story

Letter: Support for Trump is blasphemous

February 16, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Just read the letter sent by Don Howard of Camas (“Nothing godly about Trump,” Our Readers’ Views, Feb. 5). He questioned a woman he saw on TV saying she’s “doing the Lord’s work” by helping Donald Trump. Read story

Letter: Staff cuts hurt schools

February 15, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

So our resident “teacher/legislator” has decided to require the participation of librarians during any book-banning review (“Stonier introduces bill to protect against book bans,” The Columbian, Feb. 3). Read story

Letter: Local bus service is helpful

February 15, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Being new to Vancouver, the city bus has made me feel right at home. They are doing a great service moving people around town, helping us reduce atmospheric carbon. Read story

Letter: History of slavery impacts America

February 15, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

In America, slavery is our despicable and horrific sin. But Republican states have introduced bills to limit how slavery is taught in schools. The flag of slavery, the Confederate flag, is still flown in much of our country. And the removal of memorials to soldiers who fought to defend slavery… Read story

Letter: Perez works for constituents

February 15, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

We are fortunate that The Weekend Columbian, when Congress is in session, gives us a rundown on how our local Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray vote in their respective chambers. Read story

Letter: Give conspiracy theories the boot

February 14, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

The fixation by the right on the singer and athlete is a typical attempt at distraction. Read story

Letter: Railroad is not desirable

February 14, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

As of late, the state of Washington and Clark County have been extremely concerned with climate change, pollution, and greenhouse gas. Read story

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