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Bob Bolerjack,
Opinion Editor
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Carol MacPherson,
Editorial Writer
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Allen Funk,
Herald Publisher
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Kim Heltne,
Assistant to the Publisher
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Tuesday
Man who killed daughter gets 13 years
Monroe home destroyed by fire
Highway 9 crash is worst alcohol-related accide...
Monday


Victims of Highway 9 crash ID'd; suspect booked...
Suspect in officer killings eludes law in Seattle
New laws for Snohomish County bikini baristas?
Sunday


Extended lack of work takes its toll on Snohomi...
Four die in car crash near Marysville
Gathering in Tacoma mourns slain Lakewood officers
Saturday


Contest inspired by ‘Biggest Loser' helps...
Everett building rules may be loosened
Marysville 's Electric Lights Parade goes dark
Friday


Thanksgiving tradition flourishes at Everett ch...
Democrats split over choice for Snohomish Count...
Safety advice for holiday shopping
Thursday


Kids talk turkey: What Thanksgiving is all about
When taggers strike in Everett, city picks up t...
Mukilteo teacher a finalist in national country...
Wednesday


Swift buses ready for fast lane
County law could change to allow guns in parks
Boy, 16, admits role in Sultan slaying of teen
 

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Editorials
PREVENTING DRUNK DRIVING
Take notice, take action

While different evils crop up, and come and go in cycles (meth, huffing, cocaine/crack, heroin, LSD/ecstasy, prescription drug abuse/accidental overdose), alcohol remains public enemy No. 1. No other drug kills so many innocent people. [More]





IN OUR VIEW / CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Failures within the system

How could it happen here? [More]





WINTER WEATHER
Plan well, ward off snow

We were pleased to learn that experts in weather prognostication are calling for an El Nino affect across the Puget Sound this winter. The thought of an unseasonably warm and dry winter is reassuring to those of us who are still traumatized by last... [More]





IN OUR VIEW / HEALTH CARE REFORM
It’s all in — no ‘free riders’

One of the chief goals of health-care reform — getting close to universal coverage — hinges on achieving a certain financial balance: A system that provides decent, affordable coverage for all also must require everyone to pay into... [More]





IN OUR VIEW / MILITARY MARINE MAMMALS
A project that barely floats

As the U.S. military is all-volunteer, is there perhaps an attorney who could help dolphins and sea lions fight their conscription into the Navy? [More]





HEALTH CARE DEBATE
Solve abortion distraction

Activists on both sides are gearing up for a fight. They'll be rallying, lobbying and cajoling senators returning to the nation's capital after a Thanksgiving break to start debate on health-care reform legislation. [More]





IN OUR VIEW / CANCER SCREENING
Let science trump politics

OK, everybody take a deep breath ... just as women are instructed when getting a mammogram. Relax. Repeat. It's difficult to have a rational discussion when the subjects are so emotional: Breasts, cancer, health care. But try we must. [More]





 Crushing the imagination  November 23
 Taxes aren’t the solution  November 22
 Keep the expectations high  November 20
 Our ever-expanding problem  November 19
 Hunger in a land of plenty  November 18
 A counterproductive idea  November 17
 Moon water on the rocks  November 16
 Cost control still a key goal  November 15
 Casting a good news spell  November 13
 Rules must strike balance  November 12
 Truly honoring their service  November 11
 Give local banks a chance  November 10
 Dr. Pepper will see you now  November 9
 Aerospace: Are we in or out?  November 8
 State makes sensible U-turn  November 6
 A historic vote for fairness  November 5
 It’s all about the branding  November 4
 A loss that grieves us all  November 3
 ‘Carry-on’ insanity ahead  November 2
 Keep tradition safe, scary  October 30

Election Endorsements

 Eyman measure overreaches  October 22
 Endorsement recap  October 22
 Ryan shouldn’t get the boot  October 21
 Time for a positive change  October 20
 Cast vote for transparency  October 18
 2 races, 4 good candidates  October 16
 Keep Marine at the helm  October 15
 Elect Swank, Smith, Ross  October 13
 Wilson is well-prepared  October 11
 Approve reasonable request  October 9
 Give Mascarenas a chance  October 8
 McClelland a solid choice  October 7
 Byrnes offers rare skill set  October 6
 Incumbents lead deep field  October 4
 Elect Moore to open seat  October 2
 Budget is overriding issue  October 1
 Stephanson: an easy choice  September 29
 Council field a talented one  September 25
 3 strong choices for voters  September 24
 Re-elect strong incumbents  September 23
 Reaffirm law for fairness  September 11
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3. Highway 9 crash is worst alcohol-related accident in Snohomish County in 14 years
4. Seattle patrolman kills suspected police killer; accomplices charged
5. Lynnwood swimmer turns therapy into competitive passion
6. Verizon landline sale advances
7. Man who killed daughter gets 13 years
8. Monroe home destroyed by fire
9. New police program aims to reduce prescription drug overdoses
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