February 21, 2019
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 21, 2019
Reader thanks Post-Record for reporting on gun-rights rally
Reader thanks Post-Record for reporting on gun-rights rally
In the week since we published a news article detailing an upcoming “Enforce the Second Amendment” rally at a Washougal gun shop, dozens of people — some local, some writing from places as remote as Kodiak, Alaska — have emailed, called, written letters to the editor and stopped by our office to voice everything from confusion to “disgust” to outright anger over the phrase “far right,” which was used to describe the Patriot Prayer and “Three Percenters” groups heading to Washougal to rally against the state’s new, voter-approved gun-control measures.
The circumstances leading to Amazon’s decision to scrap its New York City project are trends corporate leaders need to examine closely. There are cultural and political shifts in America which are changing the way business is done.
Hoping congresswoman is aware of gun-control bill’s faults
With four development firms interested in exploring the commercial possibilities contained in 26 acres of waterfront between the cities of Camas and Washougal, now is the time for community members to think about what they would like to see happen on the former Hambleton Lumber Company property off South Second Street near the popular Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a third-generation Camasonian or a newcomer, the closure and soon-to-be demolition of the city’s historic, 65-year-old outdoor public swimming pool is going to tug at your heartstrings.
Vaccine mandates are ‘just plain wrong’
Leaders in Congress recently reached an agreement with President Trump to temporarily re-open the full federal government. But the threat of another shutdown looms, and the shadow it casts is of concern not only to federal employees but the many who work and partner with federal agencies to protect, steward and preserve the Gorge.
The good news is Washington’s cherry crop is projected to be as good as 2018; however, absent tariff relief from the ongoing United States-China trade tiff, a key market will remain limited.
The first Cheers & Jeers of 2019 has a lot of ground to cover, so let’s dig right in.
