Opinion
Editorial: Begin making switch from gas tax to per-mile fee
Gas tax revenue isn’t keeping up with road construction costs. A road-usage fee is a fair replacement.
Opinion
Editorial: This is why local governments are audited
The reported theft of $6.9 million from a Pierce County agency shows the value of financial audits.
Opinion
Editorial: Traffic cameras could limit wrecks in Everett
Red-light and speed cameras have reduced injuries and property losses in other cities, studies show.
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Editorial: How William Ruckelshaus served both Washingtons
The former EPA chief helped focus problem-solving skills on issues in this state and Snohomish County.
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Editorial: Use noise study to get Navy, neighbors to table
Congress is requiring noise monitoring of NAS Whidbey’s Growler jets, offering a chance to renew talks.
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Editorial: Time to put one trade war behind us
Washington state’s farmers and manufacturers need timely ratification of the USMCA by the Senate.
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Editorial: State fish, wildlife agency in a hunt for funding
Fewer hunting and fishing licenses are being sold, which means a loss of revenue to manage resources.
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Editorial: Compromise respects housing needs and neighbors
Last week’s vote by the Everett City Council could have benefits beyond a project serving homeless students.
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Editorial: Everett takes a careful step on police body cams
But the six-month study may not gather enough data to judge the effectiveness of the cameras.
Opinion
Editorial: Cuts to SNAP would disadvantage those seeking jobs
The Trump administration’s proposed rules would frustrate efforts to aid families seeking steady work.
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Editorial: Extend gift-giving to charities that do good work
Charitable giving is down slightly, so Giving Tuesday is a timely reminder of what we can do.
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Editorial: Everett should keep supportive housing as a tool
A proposal to limit where it is used could exclude it from neighborhoods where it can be a…
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Editorial: Shopping small can have big impact locally
Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to patronize independent shops and aid the local economy.
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Editorial: At Thanksgiving, have a helping of family history
If politics is off the menu at the table, keep the conversation going by delving into family stories.
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Editorial: Summit in sight for two parks funding bills
One secures full funding for parks grants. The other would fix a maintenance backlog at national parks.
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Editorial: Let’s hear Democrats’ plans if ACA is overturned
The Medicare for All debate is informative, but a more immediate concern needs to be addressed.
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Editorial: It’s Legislature’s turn to face a legal challenge
Banking groups are suing over a tax increase that was passed quickly and with little public review.
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Editorial: Planning a route for transit’s future in Everett
Community Transit has pitched a merger with Everett Transit; that raises issues for the city’s voters.
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Editorial: Voters spoke, but I-976 must get court review
Too much is at stake to allow the measure to gut transportation revenue without a constitutional vetting.
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Editorial: Ballot numbers better, but still short of half-bad
Voter turnout improved over recent off-year elections but is still below what’s needed for good government.