January 20, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Clark County Councilor Wil Fuentes’ comments on the Pledge of Allegiance reflect a troubling disregard for one of the most enduring symbols of American unity. His recent remarks, questioning the pledge’s significance, label him as an iconoclast — a person who seeks to challenge and dismantle traditions that have been… Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
In all the conversations around Save Vancouver Streets, one key element is missing: The ability for local residents to say “no.” Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I tracked down and signed the Save Vancouver Streets petition because I don’t want to see Vancouver turn into Portland. I was born and raised in Portland, retired from Boeing in Everett, and moved back to the area four years ago where most friends and family reside. However, Portland has… Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Americans deserve a democracy where every one of us is respected — no matter what we look like, where we come from, or how we live. Republican legislators will work hard to pass laws that make it harder to vote while further opening the floodgates for big and undisclosed money… Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
We were pleased to see coverage of The Foundation’s work in “Prison-to-homelessness pipeline: Clark County’s housing costs push those leaving prison onto the streets, increasing recidivism: Clark County’s housing costs push those leaving prison onto the streets, increasing recidivism” (The Columbian, Jan. 8). The Foundation is a wonderful organization that… Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
The obituary in the Jan. 9 Columbian for Jon “Mike” Gaston brought back fond memories of a time local politics was a more positive and constructive force here and across the country than the polarizing bloodsport it has become. Read story
January 18, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Reading about President Jimmy Carter’s accomplishments and how, after he left the White House, he was a great humanitarian makes me wonder what we will remember about Donald Trump when he dies. Read story
January 17, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Ridgefield schools are the heart of our growing community and offer our children so much more than traditional academic opportunities. They are mini community centers where families gather together for music, theater and sports events, where we forge friendships that last a lifetime. For Ridgefield’s families in need, our school… Read story
January 17, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As a lifelong resident of Clark County and a former Hockinson student, I’ve seen the value our schools bring to this community. As a local Realtor, I witness the high demand for homes in Hockinson, driven in part by the district’s strong reputation in education. The proposed bond measure is… Read story
January 17, 2025, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I listened to Donald Trump’s Jan. 7 speech, and I hate to be such a doomsday-crier, but it feels like, as of Jan. 20, we can place a headstone on the grave of American democracy. It started slowly in 1980, with the organized effort of conservatives to replace our democracy… Read story
