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988 helpline is saving lives, helping people
We can all help prevent suicide. July marked two years since the nation launched 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide…
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Forum: Everett made deep budget cuts; levy lid lift is needed
The city has sustained significant cuts to services. More revenue will restore important programs.
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Forum: Serving the health of Snohomish County’s communities
CHC of Snohomish County and its partners are ensuring access to the full range of health care needs.
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Forum: Wider county can’t afford adding port tax to housing costs
The potential to add more to rental costs outside Everett isn’t worth the vague promise of jobs.
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Forum: Sponsors, panelists provided insight on police culture
The June 29 summit brought together victims, law enforcement to advance discussions on reforms.
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Forum: How much do we really know about ‘bus stop people’?
Our assumptions about people, often fall short of accuracy, yet we justify our divisions based on them.
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Forum: Port of Everett’s Prop 1 adds bureaucracy and new tax
Its yes campaign claims jobs and projects, but its tax and authority will diminish local control.
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Forum: For 123 years, community has counted on The Herald
A retired teacher and coach has nothing but praise for the newspaper’s staff for its work and reporting.
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Sports Dad: Short game of long toss prompts thoughts on aging
When feeling your age, or older, consider the vitality and wisdom of baseball great Satchel Paige.
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Forum: CHC strengthening to deliver care its patients need
As a new board member for the nonprofit, I see a organization navigating challenges to deliver care.
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Forum: Snohomish County depends on Herald’s prep sports coverage
Its stories and photos make a difference in the lives of students and brings the county together.
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Forum: Herald can’t continue its service with half a newsroom
The newspaper’s owners should reconsider proposed cuts that will diminish the journalism it provides.
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Forum: Summit on policing will start ongoing conversation on reforms
The June 29 event in Everett offers panel discussions and interviews with law enforcement and others.
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Forum: Solving homelessness helped by having a hunter’s compassion
I talked to a man who once found a pheasant near death from the cold; he revived it…
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Forum: Congress could aid health with better nutrition data
Lobbyists in Congress are influencing how we eat. We need better information to make good choices.
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Forum: What an office manager learned after 30 years in school
Allen Creek Elementary’s office manager reflects on aha moments, co-workers, school funding and the kids.
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Sports Dad: For some kids, trial runs help find right sport
Every activity has its drawbacks, like playing in the rain or scratchy uniforms. But then there’s riding horses.
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Forum: If Everett were an employee, would it get a 44% raise?
If Everett voters are the employers in the Aug. 6 election, this request for a raise won’t fly…
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Forum: National debt risks leaving financial mess to children
Every 100 days we add another $1 trillion to the national debt; that’s unsustainable and dangerous.
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Forum: How we employ hope in our work toward what we hope for
When reaching goals takes time, do we use hope to sustain us or to redefine what we sought…