The “big business”-like behavior of nonprofit hospitals doesn’t get enough attention in Washington state. Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from paying most taxes. In exchange, they… Continue reading
During his State of the Union speech, President Biden highlighted how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to rebuild our economy, minimize impacts of… Continue reading
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In sharing his entry into hospice care, Carter has us consider the meaning of a good life and its end.
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Both have great background stories and conservative values, but they play too well with others.
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A preliminary NTSB report is only four pages long. It will take much longer to outline proper fixes.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
In playing to former President Trump’s MAGA base, Fox felt obliged to report what they wanted to hear.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
Sustainable aviation fuels will cut carbon emissions but aviation will still rely on carbon offsets.
Affordable and accessible access to health care is a basic right, but hospital mergers threaten to raise prices and limit the number of patients that… Continue reading
A recent Herald’s editorial favors an increase in local governments’ annual property tax cap from 1 percent to 3 percent (“Local governments need a fair… Continue reading
Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue would like to thank the community for its support to maintain our current seven-member Board of Fire Commissioners in the… Continue reading
After one year of war, it’s heartening to know that 3,400 have found safety in Snohomish County.
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A bill allowing an easier path to diplomas would prevent certainty they’re ready for life’s next step.
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Volunteers of America food bank staff keep your food donations flowing. You can be a hero, too.
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Along with providing more funding for education and child care, it will make taxes more equitable.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
The voluntary program would begin work to eventually replace the gas tax and its declining revenues.
What must follow now is a culture change from new attention, policies and commitment to justice.
I read with interest the article about the Snohomish County Public Utility District (“PUD eyeing conservation and innovation to meet growing energy need,” The Herald,… Continue reading
