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Dr Pepper diets like a man

Apparently Sunday was “Boss’s Day.” Wouldn’t that make today the “official” holiday? And shouldn’t we all have the…

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Reardon, with reservations

If your attention has been yanked away from productive pursuits in recent weeks by the frequently juvenile tone…

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Some changes would help

Edmonds voters who are tired of a status quo that focuses too much on politics and too little…

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Earling’s skills are needed

Edmonds voters want to see results, not drama. That’s how mayoral candidate Dave Earling describes the need for…

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Re-elect effective Wolken

Given its mission of economic development, the Port of Everett has a more critical role to play than…

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Retain capable Mike Todd

Mill Creek voters only have one contested City Council race on their ballot this year. Rather than a…

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Big seating not a birthright

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada. Our harvest “horn of plenty” is filled with headlines: •”N.Y. man sues White Castle over…

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Formula for more gridlock

Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1125 isn’t just one bad idea, it’s a bunch of them. Their cumulative effect would…

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Wright has proven herself

Stephanie Wright entered her first election campaign for Snohomish County Council with a significant edge: incumbency. She was…

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Klein offers smart approach

Arlington voters have two high-quality candidates vying for the only open seat on the City Council this fall.…

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Force some budget discipline

Most state lawmakers, it appears, recognize that they have a problem saying no to new spending. So this…

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Sullivan’s experience a plus

Glen Sayes, the Republican challenging Democrat incumbent Brian Sullivan for a seat on the Snohomish County Council, says…

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Dry humor lacks hydration

October? Already? Are we losing time to a post-recessionary, speed-of-light tax posing as a fee? What if Americans…

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A wiser system for liquor

Selling alcoholic beverages is not a core, nor even an appropriate, state function. The distribution, sale and marketing…

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Close call: Hoen over Muller

This fall, Marysville voters will definitely elect two new City Council members. The only two contested races on…

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Quigley, Morea stand out

More than most cities near its size, Lake Stevens seems to benefit from a deep well of talented,…

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Tolbert has right skill set

Arlington is known for volunteerism, with countless citizens stepping forward almost routinely to help out where they’re needed.…

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A proud moment to build on

A sense of pride, joy and accomplishment rightly eclipsed 40 months of delays on Monday as the Boeing…

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Cheese, with side of cheese

While Denny’s new “Mac ‘n’ Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt” looks like it has mayonnaise-based macaroni salad topping…

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Nehring’s worth is proven

Kelly Wright, the challenger in this year’s race for Marysville mayor, says he’s a firm believer in choices.…