April 29, 2024, 6:01am Letters to the Editor
In his letter “Poor choices for democracy” (Our Readers’ Views, April 20), Donald Knoop echoes the media narrative that Joe Biden is an “old man in dotage” and also calls Donald Trump a “buffoon.” I respectfully disagree. Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I found Larry Hoff’s letter (“Lewallen is best for Republicans,” Our Readers’ Views, April 20), in which he mischaracterizes Joe Kent as a “fringe candidate” and a “failed candidate” for losing the general election in 2022 while praising Mr. Kent for his military service, to be a curious juxtaposition for… Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Martin Niemoller was a Lutheran pastor in Germany when Hitler was in power and imprisoning and executing his political opponents. He was imprisoned by Hitler’s evil regime from 1938 to 1945, and narrowly escaped being executed. Here is a quotation from a speech he made in 1946, expressing his regret… Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
On April 18, the U.S. vetoed Palestinian statehood, declaring that statehood can only come through negotiations with Israel. But what if Israel doesn’t want to negotiate? After all, Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Israeli security through Palestinian statehood in January, only for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I’d like to respond to Bill Fickett, who outlined the legal steps to receive asylum in the United States (“Asylum system is a threat,” Our Readers’ Views, April 20). He states that President Joe Biden ties up cases in the court system, implying that Biden wants illegal immigration to go… Read story
April 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I am concerned about a large subdivision project in our neighborhood, which is poised to cause significant traffic disruptions, including to EMS services, and major environmental impacts. The development is the Schnell Farms (PUD CASE PLD-2024-00018). Read story
April 26, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Now would be a good time to open hospitals in the occupied territory of Israel to handle a massive number of criminal victims in Gaza. Read story
April 26, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Ever since I took a civics class in high school, I’ve subscribed to a newspaper, knowing that it provided honest reporting which is so vital to an informed public. Read story
April 26, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I’m concerned about the lack of transparency by Vancouver Public Schools leadership implementing the board-approved $35 million budget cuts. This lack of transparency includes the inability to follow the budget reduction plan. Read story
April 26, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
With the sudden retirement of John Boyd, the Evergreen School Board has an opportunity to do a reset for the district after losing a third superintendent in under seven years. I am hopeful that the board will take a much stronger leadership role, understanding that this degree of instability is… Read story
