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Editorials

March 2, 2017

Washougal gets ahead of the curve on growth

As Clark County’s long-running wrangling over the Growth Management Act has demonstrated, preparing for future expansion can be a difficult task for governments at the local level. But Washougal appears to be taking a well-reasoned approach in plotting for the city’s growth.

February 16, 2017

Finding new revenue requires thought, input

As the City of Camas tries to deal with pressing budget issues, officials would be wise to heed the words of Councilwoman Bonnie Carter. When it comes to pursuing additional…

February 9, 2017

Keep open mind for school boundary talks

For education officials, attempting to devise new school boundaries is a thankless task. Inevitably, you are going to generate some rancor. So, as the Washougal School District prepares to open…

February 2, 2017

Moving forward, but fondly looking back

In February 2000 I traveled east down Highway 14, 27 years old and full of nerves and anticipation as I was on my way to an interview for a job in a little mill town nestled along the Columbia River.

December 29, 2016

Be festive, be safe

In Washington State, Clark County, and the cities of Camas and Washougal, drunk driving is clearly a serious problem. According to the Target Zero, a program of the Washington Traffic…