Opinion
Forum: Finding acceptance, rather than shame in missing mark
When hopes for a personal goal fall short, we can choose guilt or accept the grace of learning…
Opinion
Forum: ‘Stand-up Cult’ follows muffin tin liners, not one-liners
You can keep your air fryers; for kitchen aficionados, the ultimate customizable appliance is the mixer.
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Forum: Set state DNR back on path to preserving resources
A recentering of needs must place more focus on the web of species that depend upon forest environments.
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Forum: Veterans, others need alternatives in pain management
Opioid prescriptions can easily lead to addiction. Congress can encourage non-addictive options.
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Forum: As Mukilteo diversifies, ts DEI panel works to value all
Its work, funded by a few thousand dollars, encourages conversations about an inclusive Mukilteo.
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Forum: Changing Marysville school’s makeup would hurt students
Dropping sixth-grade students from 10th Street Middle School risks its success in academics and culture.
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Forum: Club sports prompts dads’ debate on what’s healthy for kids
Parents are considering the trade-offs of club sports, who can play and how serious to take it all.
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Forum: What are local governments getting from DEI efforts?
Businesses are scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Local governments should as well.
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Forum: What to draw on in building a ‘cabinet’ of your own
Winter is an apt time to use darkness, disruption and decisions to evaluate and reassemble how things get…
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Forum: Giving thanks for response to food bank after storm
The community quickly answered the call when the bomb cyclone cut power to the Snohomish food bank.
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Forum: Summer or winter, swim in Snohomish good for body, soul
Hoping to heal an injury, I began swimming in the river. Its cold is more noticeable in the…
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Forum: In Empire of the Self, we get exactly what we deserve
That we only disagree as to whether that’s good or bad perfectly explains our problem.
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Forum: Letting go of distractions key to our focus on success
It’s easy for our attention to be pulled in multiple directions. I started by putting aside perfection.
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Forum: For a ‘horse girl,’ benefits go beyond time in saddle
The work of caring for horses, even shoveling manure, builds confidence, reduces stress and teaches much.
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Forum: Why do some men still think they can decide for women?
No one knows the bodies and lives of women better than women themselves. Leave those decisions to us.
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Forum: Marking VFW’s 125th, Everett post invites all to events
Post No. 1200 will observe Veterans Day this weekend with its Buddy Poppy Drive at three locations.
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Forum: What’s a Republican to think of a once-Grand Old Party?
True conservative principles — and Christian beliefs — have been compromised by the MAGA conversion.
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Forum: Was bias shown in Herald story regarding police pursuit?
In reporting a chase and wreck, was an aside about recent pursuits and fatalities relevant?
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Forum: Annual awareness day focuses on little-known disorders
Peroxisomal disorders affect multiple organs. A foundation is aiding research to develop gene therapies.
Opinion
Sports Dad: For ‘ballhawks,’ quest is game within the ballgame
Gathering foul balls and freebies takes watchful eyes, patience and polite requests of players and coaches.