Opinion
Forum: Upgrades to Old Snohomish Road can limit road closures
Replacing a drain with culverts, along with other improvements, would limit closures caused by flooding.
Opinion
Forum: To make investments we need, wealthy can pay fair share
As state lawmakers consider budgets, they should reconsider proposals for more progressive taxes.
Opinion
Forum: South Everett, North Lynnwood need better transportation options
Students, workers and elders need better sidewalks, lighting and more frequent bus routes in the region.
Opinion
Forum: Congress needs to take back its constitutional authority
The president should be limited to his duties, while Congress needs to take back Cabinet positions.
Opinion
Forum: Replacing planks as we steer the ship of civilization
Theseus’ paradox brings to mind thoughts about looking backward to guide decisions about the future.
Opinion
Forum: We need a better grasp of reasons for Revolutionary War
Complaints about taxation fall short of understanding why the founders sought to break from England.
Opinion
Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world
A voters’ initiative didn’t survive a court challenge. The state needs a Green Amendment to force change.
Opinion
Forum: What makes an 0-5 record a winning season? Family.
For middle schoolers playing football and their coaches, victories are counted in commitment and grit.
Opinion
Forum: Varied interests for ecology, civil rights can speak together
A recent trip to Portland revealed themes common to concerns for protecting salmon, wildlife and civil rights.
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Forum: Grading students needs shift from testing to achievement
Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.
Opinion
Forum: Unhoused need our compassion; ‘no sit, no lie’ is one avenue
The ordinance, as used in Everett, can move people out of harm’s way and toward services and safety.
Opinion
Forum: Quarry operation on Highway 530 threat to Stilly River
County Council member Nate Nehring needs to make his position clear on the project and its impacts.
Opinion
Forum: Craving a smoke, taking stock, paring things and moving on
Herewith, a few thoughts (some bitter, some sweet, some nostalgic) on moving to a new home and community.
Opinion
Forum: Those who need feedback the most don’t ask for it
We frequently get requests to let businesses and others know how they did; just not from the government.
Opinion
Forum: Criticism of Everett School District, board unfounded
Political attack ads have misrepresented facts and unfairly criticized members of the school board.
Opinion
Forum: Yes vote on Edmonds Prop. 1 will protect parks, environment
The proposed levy lid lift includes funding for park maintenance and the city’s fragile ecosystems.
Opinion
WM brings recycling basics to class
School is back in session, and so is the environmental education and eco-citizenship collaboration between Snohomish County and…
Opinion
Forum: Recognize worth of hard-working immigrant neighbors
Many came here for better lives and have helped build our communities. They deserve citizenship.
Opinion
Forum: Tormented are the peacemakers; in families and society
For in navigating our current societal divisions, they are having to relieve their family traumas.
Opinion
Forum: Everett VFW Post 2100 earns state, national honors
Along with daily meeting the needs of veterans, the post has had an active year of celebration and…