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Ryan has experience, commitment for Monroe School Board
I am writing in support of Melanie Ryan for Monroe School Board, Position 2. I have known Ryan…
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Providence hospital’s contract with nurses must address staffing
Highly technical yet compassionate, self-sacrificing, hard-working and absolutely essential describe today’s registered nurses. At Providence Regional Medical Center…
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City of Snohomish affordable housing incentives a stealth tax
Snohomish County Public Works finally has secured a signed purchase and sale agreement with a developer for its…
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Transition from oil will take decades; use less
Global warming and carbon dioxide emissions cannot be affected by President Biden issuing executive orders. Despite the huge…
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Superior Court Judge, Pos. 17: Moriarty committed to justice, integrity
I endorse incumbent judge candidate, Patrick Moriarty for Snohomish County
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Superior Court Judge, Pos. 17: Anderson has integrity, experience
With more than 30 years of residency in Snohomish County, I had the privilege of working with Mary…
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Mukilteo City Council, Pos. 4: Ashvin Sanghvi has ideas, skills
I’m happy to support the candidacy of Ashvin Sanghvi for Mukilteo City Council. This extremely bright man is…
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Edmonds Mayor Nelson has accomplished much
What is the job of a mayor? Some very vocal Edmonds folks apparently think that it is to…
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Susanna Johnson proved her leadership in previous position
It was an honor to work with the then Snohomish County Sheriff Operations Bureau Chief Susanna Johnson, who…
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Gobel as county auditor backs local voters guide statements
In response to a recent Herald article (“WA Supreme Court says state isn’t responsible for 100% of school…
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Edmonds Mayor: Rick Steves endorsing Rosen for post
A great hometown like Edmonds doesn’t just happen. The stewardship and hard work of our politicians, public servants…
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As sheriff, Fortney has made a difference in county
I am writing to express my strong support for the re-election of Adam Fortney as Snohomish County Sheriff.…
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Monroe School Board, Dist. 2: Melanie Ryan’s values set her apart
We as taxpayers, parents, grandparents and citizens of Monroe have a wonderful opportunity to elect someone uniquely qualified…
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World, climate can’t handle 8 billion people
I was curious of what the world’s population was in the year I was born in 1939. According…
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Tom Burke column needs change of pace
It must be very depressing as well as frustrating to be endowed with a one-track mind. Especially if…
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Do punishments fit these two crimes?
You got to be joking with two stories on the same page of the Sept. 19 Herald. A…
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IBEW electrical union backs keeping Snake River dams
At IBEW Local 77, we take pride in being the vibrant hub of skilled electrical workers, consistently driving…
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County sheriff: Johnson shows compassion, leadership
In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month and this crucial election year, my heartfelt connection with Susanna…
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Don’t close stores to stop shoplifters; enforce laws
Stores such as Target should use Costco’s approach to stop theft. Everyone leaving the store should be required…
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Super Court judge, Pos. 17: Information about Anderson misleading
The public should be aware of fallacies in the judicial race between Mary Anderson and her opponent for…