I read with interest Howard Meharg’s letter (“Morality goes beyond Christianity,” Our Readers’ Views, May 8). Actually, our values are a result of the Jews and their belief in one god and...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/15/letter-jewish-tradition-is-basis-for-morality/
I agree with Donald Trump that there is a two-tiered justice system in the U.S. However, this agreement needs an examination.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/15/letter-system-benefits-trump/
I want to thank John Kowalski for his candor: he doesn’t think Israel is legitimate and says so (“Commentary, cartoon are off base,” Our Readers’ Views, May 9). The only problem is, why w...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/15/letter-gaza-is-proxy-for-views-on-u-s/
I knew instantly who penned “Signs of America’s moral decay” (Our Readers’ Views, May 4). Reading it, I’m reminded of two older pop culture references.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/15/letter-letter-lacks-substance/
Stormy Daniels … the contractor Trump actually paid!
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/15/letter-trump-pays-the-price/
I wish those critical of Officer Andrea Mendoza had attended all of her trial as I did.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/14/letter-officers-may-defend-themselves/
We, United Methodist Clergy in Clark County, rejoice at the actions taken recently by the United Methodist General Conference to more fully welcome and include all people to our churches, particu...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/14/letter-churches-welcome-inclusion/
Referring to growth in Ridgefield, I could not agree more with Peter Muellner’s letter (“Rethink growth in Ridgefield,” Our Readers’ Views, May 7). Growth for solely the sake of growth wi...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/14/letter-manage-growth-wisely/
The Climate Commitment Act is essential for funding clean energy projects. Initiative 2117 seeks to repeal the Climate Commitment Act.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/14/letter-reject-initiative-2117/
I am writing in response to two letters which appeared in the paper on May 2. A letter by Tracy Reilly-Kelly (“Newspapers benefit communities”) told about a class at Clark College where Will ...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/13/letter-the-purpose-of-newspapers/
It was encouraging to learn two area mayors are running for the Legislature. David Steube, mayor of Washougal, is running for the 17th District representative seat now held by Paul Harris. Marla ...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-ideological-battles-are-tiresome/
Walking along the shore of the Columbia River last week, seeking some solitude, my ears were assaulted by the all-too-familiar sound of a driver spinning “doughnuts” is some adjacent parking ...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-be-sensible-about-auto-pollution/
I recently saw a sticker on the side window of a car in Clark County. The letters “STD” were large and prominent. It took me a minute to remember that STD stood for sexually transmitted disea...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-window-sticker-is-horrible/
I am writing in opposition to Initiative 2117, which seeks to roll back crucial environmental protections in our community.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-prioritize-health-of-planet/
I recently had the pleasure of listening to the music of the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at Providence Academy. I thoroughly enjoyed the jazz performed by outstanding musicians who appeared to b...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-orchestra-is-a-local-treasure/
The exit of Officer Keith Kircher from the Vancouver Police Department was refreshing news (“Vancouver police officer resigned day before interview regarding lying, harassment,” The Columbian...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/11/letter-hold-officers-accountable-2/
Has our great national witch hunt finally caught a real witch? Consider.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/letter-trump-should-be-locked-up/
Reclassification of marijuana is not a good step (“Reclassification of marijuana a good first step,” In Our View, May 4). Any substance that can be measured in the human body up to 30 days af...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/letter-dont-reclassify-marijuana/
I’m a disabled senior who was asked to save a young dog’s life from the harm he was subjected to living in the homeless community on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Moby was a 5-month-old ...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/letter-help-needed-with-young-pup/
I’m writing this on World Press Freedom Day. This is the day on which we recognize the critical position a free press plays in support of an informed citizenry — without which democracy canno...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/letter-biden-ignores-israeli-actions/
Proposals endorsed at the recent Republican convention in Spokane included calling for an end to: The use of mail voting; the use of machines to count votes; and the ability to vote for U.S. sena...
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/letter-republicans-disdain-democracy/
I’m confused. For over three years our president has been telling us that the greatest threat to democracy is right wing, MAGA, white supremacists.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/09/letter-protesters-threaten-democracy/
I must offer a retort to the cartoon published on May 3, and Froma Harrop’s dishonest column the same day smearing those who are protesting the genocide in Gaza, supported by the United States.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/09/letter-commentary-cartoon-are-off-base/
I want to echo Karissa Halstrom’s letter (“Vote to end aid to Israel,” Our Readers’ Views, May 3).
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/09/letter-perez-needs-to-up-her-game/
If you’re still supporting Donald Trump for president, you’re saying that the 91 criminal indictments, or his sexual assault and bank fraud guilty verdicts don’t really matter to you.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/09/letter-character-matters-in-a-president/