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39th LD, House, Pos. 1: Low should replace Sutherland

I urge voters to carefully consider the candidate best suited to represent them if the House seat now…

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Other groups would appreciate pet food donations

It is wonderful that the Everett Animal Shelter has received a lot of dog food (“Everett Animal Shelter…

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Before you vote, consider what ‘lifelong Democrats’ have done

Thank you for those who identify themselves as “lifelong Democrats.” Our taxes continue to go up. The state…

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Before election consider both parties’ record on rule of law

Will our choices from the next general election represent honesty, or corruption? Be obedient to oaths, or not?…

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39th LD, House, Pos. 2: Waldhams has good grasp of issues

Yesterday I joined supporters of Jessica Waldhams, Democratic candidate for the 39th Legislative District, House, Position 2, who…

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Island Co. Commission candidate’s ‘evil woman’ comment telling

Last month, Rick Hannold, running for Island County Commissioner, made news on Whidbey and Camano islands with some…

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What was there to feel pride in on Fourth of July?

July 4, Independence Day. I think the only generation who understood what Independence Day meant are our parents.…

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Monroe school official got sweet deal for his poor performance

The Monroe School District has finally taken action on the status of School Superintendent Justin Blasko, who has…

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Are Boeing’s promises of ‘safety culture’ just marketing?

Recent headlines proclaim Boeing efforts on safety (“Boeing to renew its safety culture after two 7373 Max crashes,”…

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Good reason to keep church, state separate

I was just thinking about our new much more religious Supreme Court and I guess I am a…

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House, 10th LD, Pos. 1: Shavers backs women’s rights, gun safety

This upcoming primary election offers voters a stark contrast in the race for state representative, in the 10th…

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Democrats running on abortion when other problems to address

I am wondering when the Democratic Party became the “party of abortion”? Why has this issue become the…

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We can do without assault rifles, high-capacity ammo clips

I think that the GOP’s intransigence on the gun control issue is going to backfire on them. So…

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One voter’s rule of thumb: Skip candidates marked with R

I just wanted to thank the Republican Party and Trump supporters for greatly speeding up my voting process.…

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Sheriff trying to fix problems with crime statistics

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney is transparently sharing the things he’s finding wrong and being accountable. He’s sharing…

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10th LD, House Pos. 1: Shavers correct on gun safety

According to the Washington House Republican Twitter feed, @WaHouseGOP, State Rep. Greg Gilday, R-Oak Harbor, spoke last March…

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Herald article biased against ‘pro-life’ side

The Herald’s recent lengthly article was clearly supportive of abortion (“After Roe falls, local abortion clinics already feel…

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Vote out ‘pro-life’ candidates

Let’s get away from this bogus science claiming life starts with the first spark of conception. You have…

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Court case threatens popular vote for presidents

Donald Trump’s intention to steal the 2020 election has been clearly proven by the Jan. 6 committee. His…

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Rep. Rick Larsen a leader many issues besides World Cup bid

Not surprised to see U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., being a part of the effort to bring the…