September 23, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Republican candidate for Congress Joe Kent offers a confusing solution to the war in Ukraine. Read story
September 23, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Just as we are getting children settled into school for the year, startling new information on global education has come out. The world has set global goals to ensure all children get a quality education by 2030. But new data from UNESCO says that 250 million school-age children are not… Read story
September 22, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
There is a disconnect between Eastern Oregon and Portland metro (“Oregon secession debate has echoes in Washington,” Greg Jayne, Sept. 16). Not because of its population size difference; but because the loggers, farmers and ranchers feed and provide for Portland metro. Yet Portland dictates their life through contrast political policy.… Read story
September 22, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Joe Kent reveals reckless ignorance — once again — in his recent discussion of the war in Ukraine (“U.S. position cruel, irresponsible,” The Columbian, Sept. 18). Read story
September 22, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Small businesses are the backbone of the Washington economy — employing 1.4 million workers. Unfortunately, these businesses are facing a huge financial strain because of excessive credit card “swipe fees.” Every time a customer uses a credit card, businesses must fork over what amounts to between 2 percent and 4… Read story
September 21, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
For two years, Evergreen School District leadership has failed to fill over 100 open paraeducator positions that are critically needed to make schools safe and preserve an orderly classroom environment where all kids can learn. Paraeducators work in the classroom alongside special needs students that are often disruptive and sometimes… Read story
September 20, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
After every mass shooting, domestic violence murders and drug-related deaths, nothing ever changes. The right wing preaches the Second Amendment, the right to own arms and we have to protect our guns. Read story
September 20, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
In the weekend edition, columnist Greg Jayne wrote, “Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — a full-time nutcase who moonlights as a congresswoman from Georgia,” an assessment with which I am not much inclined to disagree (“Jayne: Oregon secession debate has echoes in Washington,” The Columbian, Sept. 16). However,… Read story
September 20, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I ride my bike in Vancouver, so I appreciated it when they painted bike lanes on Columbia. Read story
September 20, 2023, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I cannot think of a better person for Ridgefield school board than Amber Baker. As a farmer, she is not afraid of hard work. As a Ridgefield School District parent and volunteer, she has developed strong relationships in the schools. She is unique in her ability to help people find… Read story
