Opinion
Editorial: Retain Simmons, Kennedy on Mukilteo School Board
The two incumbents are effective board members and have put students’ interests at the forefront.
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Editorial: HopeWorks Station a model for ending poverty cycle
The combination of housing and training will rebuild lives but also revitalize its neighborhood.
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Editorial: Allow college athletes to profit from performance
A new California law would let athletes sign endorsement deals, but a broader rule is needed.
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Editorial: E-cigarette users need to know what they’re inhaling
State law should require makers to list ingredients for tobacco and cannabis vaping products.
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Editorial: Going shopping? Which bag is the greenest tote?
With Everett’s single-use bag ban begun, your choice of tote can make a difference for the environment.
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Editorial: State’s Target Zero campaign needs renewed emphasis
Traffic deaths and injuries are on the rise statewide and require work on new laws and other efforts.
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Editorial: Gutting Endangered Species Act won’t save jobs
A suit by Washington and other states seeks to protect species that otherwise could face extinction.
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Editorial: Work remains for Boeing, FAA on public trust
Faulty software is more easily fixed than the loss in confidence that followed two 737 Max crashes.
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Editorial: Your mileage may vary on Trump’s emissions rollback
A plan to roll back vehicle standards is meant to help oil companies, not automakers or citizens.
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Editorial: Don’t delay reforms to shore up Social Security
We have about 15 years before its reserves run dry and benefits are cut. There are options to…
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Editorial: A new problem with paid signature gathering
An unpaid bill for signatures could cloud voter support for a change to the state’s affirmative action law.
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Editorial: FDA needs to go beyond planned vaping flavor ban
That’s a good move, but a spate of lung illnesses shows the need for closer review of vaping…
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Editorial: Need, resources make for tough call on opioid deal
A settlement could bring money sooner, but some say a drugmaker is hiding money from plaintiffs.
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Editorial: Need for aid mounts in Bahamas, U.S. after Dorian
Here’s where to look for advice on which charities will put donations to their most-effective use.
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Editorial: State needs to help local districts build schools
A land swap could add to state school construction funds, but it’s a far cry from what’s needed.
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Editorial: Shuffling money to wall threatens future abuses
Money has been diverted, perhaps unconstitutionally, from vital military projects to fund Trump’s wall.
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Editorial: Kids need more than 13 minutes for lunch
A state audit recommends more time for school lunches and moving recess before lunch, rather than after.
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Editorial: How best to pay for national parks’ upkeep
Park fee increases, advertising and selling land won’t do. Another funding model offers promise.
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Editorial: Nation needs campaign finance watchdog on the job
A resignation leaves the Federal Election Commission unable to do its work ahead of the 2020 race.
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Editorial: Rolling on to future of 100 percent clean energy
Snohomish PUD and the BPA are working to meet a mandate for electricity from all-renewable sources.