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Please reconsider private fireworks on Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is fast approaching. I know many of us like to celebrate this precious holiday…
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Supreme Court weakens wall between church, state
The Supreme Court definitely got it wrong with regards to the Bremerton football coach case (“Supreme Court sides…
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Snohomish tax break for developers shifts burden
City of Snohomish Planning Director Glen Pickus in his Oct. 2, 2018 memo to council, stated hebelieved an…
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Congress, take back legislative power from Supreme Court
So, when did the Supreme Court become a legislative body?
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Abortion foes need to step up and provide help to infants
First off, let me state that I am neither for or against abortion. I believe it is purely…
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We can take steps to limit losses from gun violence
I have been in the security-loss prevention profession for over 46 years. During this tenure I have had…
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Along with Jan. 6, follow the money on Trump’s dealings
U.S. House hearings into the cause of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol inssurection clearly indicate that all roads…
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Snake River dams aren’t worth loss of salmon species
Washingtonians deserve better. The recent commentary by Marc Sullivan sheds light on the ongoing misinformation campaign by Northwest…
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Employer-provided health care a good business move
Our economy needs fail-safe programs that retain an active workforce and combat inflation and supply chain disturbances. The…
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We should emulate Larry Simoneaux’s approach to discourse
Larry Simoneaux provided such a refreshing dose of common sense in his guest commentary (“Gun owners, we need…
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Civility in government requires acceptance of election results
County Councilmember Nate Nehring said in a recent essay in Herald Forum that he learned in visits to…
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Right decision to postpone gun show during commencements
I’m an opponent of private gun ownership. Nevertheless, props to the organizers of the gun show this weekend…
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During Juneteenth, Pride, stand with neighbors
In uncertain times, the most enduring qualities for a community are hope and trust. While people may be…
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Biden should follow Truman’s advice on where buck stops
I feel sorry for Joe Biden. He has become an angry confused old man. I’m even sorrier for…
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Lawmakers made tough job for police even tougher
I find it hard to believe that state Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, having been a former sheriff,…
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Bail should have been set higher in Mariner shooting
A teen has been charged with firing multiple shots at a passing vehicle from the Mariner High School…
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Do we have to turn all public spaces into armed fortresses?
For all those people who continue to argue that unfettered access to military-style firearms somehow has a connection…
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Use the Juneteenth holiday to create a better history
The story of Juneteenth — June 19, 1865 — is a remarkable one. To quote New York Times…
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Snake River dams’ energy is replaceable; salmon species isn’t
In response to Marc Sullivan’s recent commentary (“Don’t fall for TV ads’ climate case for Snake dams,” The…
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Worth remembering boarding schools on parental rights
I find the current controversy in the Marysville School District regarding asking parental consent for their children to…