Editor: Shoutout to Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS)! I recently took them up on their free 40-minute session where experienced genealogy researcher Margaret Summitt helped me break through my “brick wall”…
Opinion
Commentary: Erosion to state’s Public Records Act is at a tipping point, must be reversed
The Washington Coalition for Open Government provided this commentary about the threats to Washington State’s Public Records Act. It is a modified excerpt from the coalition’s special report on the…
Letter to the editor: What’s at stake with school levy, bond vote
Dear Editor: Less than a week remains until ballots are due on Feb. 13. Here’s what’s at stake: Proposition 1: A construction bond that would replace several outdated schools in…
Letter to the editor: Strong schools build strong communities
Dear editor: I strongly support the two upcoming school funding measures, Propositions 1 and 2. First, these measures fill critical gaps in funding. The state is currently not mandated to…
Letter to the editor: Prop 1 and 2 — A worthwhile investment in our community’s future
Editor: On Tuesday, Feb. 13 we get to vote on two Edmonds School District funding propositions that are truly important to our community’s future. I am encouraging you to vote yes…
Commentary: Strong schools build strong communities. Vote yes for our students
Our community has an opportunity to approve two school funding measures that will help ensure our Edmonds School District students have safe schools and funding for much-needed technology. The Edmonds…
Letter to the editor: It’s time we replace College Place Elementary and Middle Schools
Editor: I’ve been a teacher at College Place Elementary School for the past 26 years. In my capacity as a private citizen, I’m urging my fellow community members to vote…
Letter to the editor: Support school upgrades through Proposition 1 and 2
Dear Editor, In 1967, I had the privilege of attending the newly constructed Olympic Elementary, now known as Edmonds Elementary. This school, alongside Sherwood (1966) and Westgate (1958) elementaries, was…
Letter to the editor: ESD bond would finally transition 6th grade to middle school
Editor: The Edmonds School District is the only school district in our region where sixth graders attend elementary school. Northshore, Everett, Shoreline, Seattle, Bellevue and Lake Washington School Districts (to…
Commentary: Why I’m voting yes on schools construction bond and tech levy
I hope you’ll join me in voting yes for both Proposition 1: School Construction Bond and Proposition 2: Replacement Technology/Capital Levy on or before Feb. 13. Our kids and our…
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Letter to the editor: Get involved with schools levy and bond campaign
Editor: The Edmonds School District can run levies and bonds, they can educate the community about their levies and bonds, but they cannot advocate for their own levies and bonds….
Commentary: From cradle to career — empowering students for a thriving future
Education, the lifeblood of our community, shapes our shared values and dreams, acting as a powerful force that paves the way for a thriving and prosperous community. Yet, the traditional…
Commentary: Neighbors in need — How our community can unite against hunger amidst rising costs
Food is a lifeline. It nourishes, comforts, and brings communities together. But what do you do when access to food becomes uncertain? Many families are grappling with this question as…
Letter to the editor: Macy’s needs to support its workers
To the editor, I’m an older worker, but I don’t know how I’ll ever afford to retire. After she passed, I moved into my mom’s house, but I can’t afford…
Reader view: When it comes to mental health, Edmonds School District students deserve to be heard
To Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner, members of our Board of Directors, administrative leaders and our shared community: At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, during the…
Letter to the editor: Patrick Moriarty deserves to return to Superior Court
Editor: The voters of Snohomish County have an important decision on their November ballot — who to vote for for Superior Court Judge position 17. As an attorney, I receive…
Letter to the editor: Retain Judge Miguel Duran
Editor: We write this letter to support Judge Miguel Duran as he seeks to retain his position as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Pos. 16. Judge Duran has proven himself…
Letter to the editor: The reality of police union endorsements
Editor: Everyone most likely has seen the Fortney For Sheriff signs with all the local police union endorsements. What is notable is that only nine of the 15 county police…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m standing by Mary Anderson for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I was delighted when my friend Mary Anderson decided to run for judicial office in Snohomish County. Mary is an excellent litigator, having successfully argued in front of the…
Commentary: A message from School Board Director Gary Noble
The following message from School Board Director Gary Noble is republished from a message sent by the Edmonds School District Dear Edmonds School District Community: After serving nearly 20 years…
Letter to the editor: Retain Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: This November, you will have the opportunity to vote to retain Judge Patrick Moriarty, Snohomish County Superior Court, Pos. 17. Judge Moriarty is endorsed by every sitting judge in…
Letter to the editor: Elect Susanna Johnson Snohomish County Sheriff
Editor: It was an honor to work with the then-Snohomish County Sheriff Operations Bureau Chief, Susanna Johnson, who oversaw Sheriff technology initiatives. As a Senior Analyst in the Department of…
Letter to the editor: Why I support retaining Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already…
Commentary: Housing Hope Scriber Place a big step forward in giving families a home
I want to share with you something that’s close to our hearts – the stories of the families who will benefit from an important housing initiative right here in our…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Susanna Johnson for sheriff
Editor: Snohomish County Sheriff incumbent Adam Fortney is being challenged by Susanna Johnson. I am grateful to her for courageously stepping up to the challenge of replacing someone who in…