Opinion
Offer too good to turn down
Amid the budget slashing at all levels of government, it seems counterintuitive to propose launching a new program.
Opinion
NFL has a short memory
In February, after former Chicago Bears star Dave Duerson committed suicide and left a text, and a note,…
Opinion
Go big, for our future’s sake
Three weeks before its deadline to produce a deficit-reduction plan, the congressional “supercommittee” got a bipartisan talking-to Tuesday…
Opinion
Penalties remain too light
Halloween or not, it’s frightening out there — on the roads. During an emphasis patrol between Friday and…
Opinion
Inspiring acts of heroism
Tragedies sometimes include storylines of heroism. First responders prevent further death and injury, medical professionals save lives, bystanders…
In Our View
Leave the decay to zombies
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, anxious trick or treaters likely spent the weekend putting the…
Opinion
Leave the decay to zombies
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, anxious trick or treaters likely spent the weekend putting the…
In Our View
Bad, worse and unthinkable
Having cut $10.5 billion in state spending over just the last three years, there was no doubt that…
Opinion
Bad, worse and unthinkable
Having cut $10.5 billion in state spending over just the last three years, there was no doubt that…
In Our View
Some positive local moves
Workers and retirees currently choosing their health-care plans for 2012 know this too well: The trajectory of health-care…
Opinion
Some positive local moves
Workers and retirees currently choosing their health-care plans for 2012 know this too well: The trajectory of health-care…
In Our View
Some old ideas still work
With some people actually trying to sentimentalize the Alaskan Way Viaduct as humans finally finish it off before…
Opinion
Some old ideas still work
With some people actually trying to sentimentalize the Alaskan Way Viaduct as humans finally finish it off before…
In Our View
An unaffordable mandate
Having failed to convince the Legislature to fund expanded background checks and training for long-term-care workers, the union…
In Our View
And the lowest form of art?
This is the week to try out some daring new ensemble you’ve been longing to wear, but don’t…
In Our View
3 incumbents, 1 challenger
Having settled some long-standing tensions over night meetings and other public-input issues, the Everett City Council has performed…
In Our View
Say yes to a management pro
If ever a city cried out for professional management, it’s Lynnwood. We’ve put forth that argument before. Now,…
In Our View
Tough fiscal approach is key
With a series of budget cuts that were caused by questionable planning as well as the recession, Lynnwood’s…
In Our View
Strong field for four seats
Having finally resolved years of debate by building a new Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo faces a shortfall in…
In Our View
Experience a critical asset
With serious budget challenges continuing to loom over Monroe, experience wrestling with city government issues is a plus…