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Everett Mayor: Franklin moving city in right direction
As someone who has lived and worked in Everett for many years — and who has invested time,…
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Everett School Board: Retain three current members
During my 12 years as an Everett School Board director, I came to understand the critical role that…
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Everett Mayor: Franklin lives values of our city
Everett deserves a leader who brings people together, listens to all voices, and delivers real results. That’s why…
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Edmonds City Council: Newman has skills, fresh outlook
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Alex Newman for Edmonds City Council, Position 3. At this critical juncture…
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Edmonds Prop. 1 levy: Is levy measure tipping point?
Is this Edmond’s Proposition 1, the levy lid lift the tipping point? Recently, the city’s finance director reported…
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Snohomish Mayor: Hoffman has ideas and integrity
In this year’s Snohomish mayoral election it is time for thoughtful, needed change in our city. Aaron Hoffman…
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Mukilteo city council: Van Duser, Carlson best to serve
Two campaign signs caught my eye this week. Standing together, they represent two exceptional candidates running for city…
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Everett mayor: Franklin is solution oriented
I served nearly a decade as the director of information technology for the City of Everett, working under…
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Fire District No. 4: Flath for commissioner
This November’s election for Commissioner Position 1 of Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 is critical. The commissioner’s…
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Mariner owners should renovate Funko Field
The love of baseball makes people totally irrational.
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Testing waste water for abortion pills is smaller government, how?
I read recently an article titled “The unusual request to the EPA about abortion pills.” Evidently now, the…
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Don’t bend to Democrats demands; end the shutdown
Most of the Democrats, in both Houses and Senate are insisting on a $1.5 trillion partisan wish list…
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Don’t penalize Fred Meyer for leaving; fix crime problem
The whole idea of “penalize property owners who don’t rent to a new business after a store closes”…
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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence committed to kids
I am the father of three children who attended Everett schools from first grade through graduation. My grandchildren…
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Herald endorsements unfair to candidates, readers
The attending statements of candidate endorsements by the Herald Editorial Board’s recommendation are unfair.
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Mukilteo Mayor: Marine brings much to his job
Courage. Discipline. Wisdom. Real leadership isn’t loud; it’s steady. And that’s exactly what Joe Marine brings to Mukilteo.
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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence builds bridges
As a fellow Rotarian, I have had the privilege of working alongside Anna Marie Jackson Laurence and witnessing…
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Forum: The facts and numbers about Mukilteo’s EMS levy measure
More than three-fourths of 911 calls are for medical emergencies. A yes vote restores the levy to 2010…
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Court of Appeals: Moore committed to justice, fairness
I am writing with my enthusiastic support for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore for the Court…
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Snohomish mayor: Redmon has proven record of success
As someone who has served communities for decades, I know what responsible, experienced leadership looks like. Snohomish Mayor…