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No helicopters in the wilderness
Our national forests have long been managed for multiple uses. Congress made the customary practice official in 1960…
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A better path to its decisions
The Everett City Council on Wednesday night made two changes to the way it gets things done, which…
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An uphill tax battle for county
Snohomish County and the state of Washington were already facing a difficult legal battle against the Tulalip Tribes…
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Tough wait, but aid coming
While it’s of little comfort, the people of Oso who are waiting for a federal buyout of their…
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Move up presidential primary
You may yet get your opportunity to help nominate Donald Trump or any other candidate among the Republicans…
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Herald endorsements for the primary
If you haven’t done so already, dig out that mail-in ballot for Tuesday’s top two primary election, make…
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Higher education’s good year
Much of the Legislature’s attention this year was on how it would resolve its mandate to amply fund…
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Keep pressure on Legislature
The best grade you can give the Legislature in regard to meeting its 2018 deadline to amply fund…
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Get highway, Ex-Im Bank bills done
Nearly lost in the kerfuffle late last week as Republicans traded barbs on the Senate floor were at…
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A bill for parks and much more
The odds that Congress will reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund before it is scheduled to expire…
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Celebrate, and keep up work
Noting the usual caveats that nothing is perfect, and all things can be improved, the 25th anniversary of…
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Swallowing this ‘pill’ is too costly
Gov. Jay Inslee is said to be weighing whether to take the dare and swallow what’s been dubbed…
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A key manufacturing source
As Boeing continues construction in Everett of its wing fabrication facility for the 777X and other aerospace businesses…
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Cities pleased with outcomes
It took 176 days, with two special sessions, including a few extra days tacked on at the end.…
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The big one: Don’t fret; plan
Most of us in the Northwest know we live with the threat of earthquakes, but many of us…
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Koon, Emery for council seats
The Herald Editorial Board’s endorsements for the Aug. 4 primary conclude with city council races in Lake Stevens…
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Dave Somers for county executive
With five candidates seeking the office of Snohomish County executive, there is no shortage of choice for voters…
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Make taking land last resort
A new case of eminent domain in this state raises the question of whether stricter proof of need…
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Smith, Norton for school board seats
On opposite ends of the county, the Lakewood and Edmonds school districts face many of the same issues…