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City of Snohomish’s Civic Campus will benefit city
My husband, Warner Blake, and I came to Snohomish in 1993. We enthusiastically jumped into serving this community:…
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We must agree on character of America
There is no policy in our country that is perfect or permanent. Policies are always subject to reassessment,…
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Editorial: Western states take only course on vaccine access
The move assures access to covid vaccines but can’t replace a national policy vital to public health.
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Comment: State agency’s cut would limit access to dialysis
The Health Care Authority is cutting Medicare reimbursement for kidney dialysis, affecting patients and costs.
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Comment: Sound Transit $35B cost overrun calls for state audit
The cost for ST3 exceeds current and future taxpayers’ ability to fund the three-county system.
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Comment: Cash grants do help children and families in poverty
A recent study, misinterpreted by many, does not argue against providing aid for low-income families.
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Sports Dad: The smallest things keep a rec league coach going
It’s goofy team names and little personal victories and parents who care enough to get kids on the…
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Forum: Agree or not with Charlie Kirk, he fed need for discourse
Regardless of where we stand on issues, we have to find a path toward discussion and understanding.
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Schwab: Flattery gets one everything if you’re Putin or Trump
Putin puffed up Trump to get what he wanted; Trump has made puffery the coin of his realm.
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Klein: Charlie Kirk lived for the right to argue; we all should
You don’t have to agree with any of his opinions to see the danger to all in his…
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Douthat: Why Charlie Kirk’s message resonated with young right
His was a different kind of campus conservatism, both rebellious, relaxed and approachable.
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Comment: GOP seems intent on losing on health care concerns
Their rollback of Medicaid and attacks on vaccines are likely to cost them control of the House.
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Comment: Are Democrats using the wrong words or the wrong ideas?
A liberal group’s memo to party officials on how to phrase their messages seems to miss the point.
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The Buzz: What Charlie Kirk got right about our rights
Freedom of speech was just that to the conservative activist. He invited a sharing of perspectives. Here’s ours:
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Comment: Florida’s vaccine mistake won’t say behind its border
It wants to end a mandate for school kids, risking the spread of disease. Other states are fighting…
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Snohomish Council, Pos. 4: Merrill kept promise to clean up lake
He was in the dentist’s office, and the first words out of the hygienist’s mouth were, “What are…
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Florida health official’s vaccine stance misunderstands public health
I just became aware of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s comments and decisions regarding vaccinations for school children…