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With work requirements on or coming for SNAP and Medicaid, more families will rely on Head Start.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
Except for a handful of heroes, the Democrats need to explain why they put so many through this.
When Todd Welch was first brought on as a regular columnist for The Herald, he promised to be a moderate, slightly more conservative, but nonetheless… Continue reading
Something interesting happened recently in the city of Snohomish mayoral and city council races. While Democrats performed well nationally, here in Snohomish voters decided to… Continue reading
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Even as U.S. population and the economy grew substantially, greenhouse gas emissions stayed constant.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
Rather than run its own grocery stores, government should get out of the way of private companies.
A survivor of crime and an incarceree support a bill to forge better outcomes for both communities.
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The U.S. Senate bill doesn’t fund proven strategies and looks to increase harvest in protective forests.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
The state’s trade interests need more than a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff power.
Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.
A recent trip to Portland revealed themes common to concerns for protecting salmon, wildlife and civil rights.
Trump was tired of talking about affordability, until emails from a former friend were released.
The constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting spending is maddening. The state’s tax code is pretty much upside-down. Higher income earners should pay a… Continue reading
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This week’s release of emails raises concerns and doubts that need a fuller disclosure to get to the truth.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
Those who ended the shutdown ended the challenge but restored vital benefits, because Democrats care.
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for their support of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy in the recent… Continue reading
