Editor: How would you like to walk out your back door and see a 35-foot wall running right down the fence line of your and your neighbor’s homes? That’s what…
Letters
Letter to the editor: What Judge Okoloko brings to the Superior Court
Dear Editor: After a 23-year career as a Snohomish County judge, having served over 18 years on our Superior Court, I retired from that service last year. While I have…
Letter to the editor: Rob Toyer best choice for county treasurer
Editor: For the past 85-plus years, the Sievers family served Snohomish County in a few roles, but none more public and distinguished than that of Snohomish County Treasurer. The recognition…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Okoloko for Superior Court Judge
Editor: In my 39 years as a judge, I had the pleasure of serving with many good judges. A year ago, the governor selected Edirin Okoloko from a large field…
Letter to the editor: Thanks to our Girls on the Run community
Editor: What has 1,400 feet and a smile that can light up the whole county? Answer: 700 girls and their running buddies crossing the finish line at Saturday’s Girls on…
Letter to the editor: Thanks, Red Onion Cafe for hosting our fundraiser
Editor: On May 28, I joined in on a FUNdraiser for a new group in town called Connect.REFIT. There are several classes offered in our area. REFIT connects people thru free…
Letter to the editor: The time has come for a new voice in Olympia
Editor: I am writing to ask you to vote for Jesse Salomon. In prior elections, I have endorsed very few candidates, because in our democracy each voter should make his…
Letter to the editor: What special interests are working against Sen. Chase?
Editor: The effort to defeat Senator Chase in this election has expended over $120,000. A substantial amount of that represents contributions by Monsanto, Chevron, pharmaceutical interests, charter schools, developers, and…
Letter to the editor: Initiative 1639 deprives women of right to protect themselves
To the editor: Initiative 1639 is an affront to the dignity of women in our state. For college-aged women living in dorms, navigating parking garages, starting an early shift at…
Letter to the editor: Facts about clean air initiative 1631
Dear Editor: How to tell fake news from real news is one of the challenges of our times. It takes time and energy to maneuver through all the questions: Can…
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Letter to the editor: Why is PUD rushing to hire general manager?
Editor: Why is our PUD rushing to hire a new General Manager right before the election, with two PUD commission seats on the ballot? Results of the primary election indicate…
Letter to the editor: Fire chief thanks community for supporting EMS Levy
Dear Editor: South County Fire wants to thank voters for supporting the community levy for emergency medical service (EMS). This levy replaced two others that were paid to the Lynnwood…
Letter to the editor: Support strong vaping protections, not outdated regulations
Dear Editor: I smoked for 15 years and my husband smoked for 10, smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. We were very concerned about our health, so we switched…
Letter to the editor: Vote yes on Library Levy Prop 1
Editor: As a lifelong library user and concerned citizen of Snohomish County, I urge you to vote “Yes” on April 24th for the Library Levy Prop. 1. Libraries are essential…
Letter to the editor: Addressing parking problems that new light rail station will create
Editor: MLTNews.com recently reported that Sound Transit and Metro will be hosting meetings to address the demand for scarce commuter parking at their various park and ride facilities. The focus…
Letter to the editor: Support our teachers — vote yes for the replacement levy
Dear Editor: We are so fortunate to have one of the finest school districts in the state. The educational programs, special services and extra-curricular activities that are provided for…
Letter to the editor: Everyone benefits when our wetlands thrive
Dear Editor: Mountlake Terrace is full of pleasant, productive wildlife habitat, and some of our most ecologically important sites are wetlands. Every Feb. 2, the international community observes World Wetlands…
Letter to the editor: YWCA thanks community organizations for their support
Editor: Over the holidays and through the end of 2017, YWCA’s Snohomish County community stepped up for our clients in a big way. Some highlights include: 170 families and 20…
Letter to the editor: County Council candidate Marcus Barton responds to initial election results
Dear Editor: I knew going into this that I was going to have an uphill battle. My goal was to change the narrative and give people a choice of a…
Letter to the Editor: I support Cathy Baylor for Edmonds School Board
Editor: Cathy Baylor is an excellent candidate for the Edmonds School District Board of Directors. I’d like to tell you why I am voting for her. I first met Cathy…
Letter to the Editor: Why I will not vote for Ann McMurray for Edmonds School Board Director
Dear Editor: One of the important races on the ballot this November is the race for School Board Director for District 2 between incumbent Ann McMurray and challenger Mitchell Below….
Letter to the editor: Let’s all be safe out there
Dear Editor: I’ve had the opportunity recently to visit nearly every school in the district, as students were either arriving at school or leaving. And so I’ve become aware of…
Letter to the Editor: Remembering Stan Krahn
Dear Editor: On Friday, Oct. 20, Stan Krahn, one of last original issue Mountlake Terrace residents, passed away. He endeared himself to at least four generations of us beginning in…
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Prop 1 for a modest City Hall
Dear Editor: After three failed Mountlake Terrace City Hall ballot measures in 2010, 2012 and 2013, the community went back to the drawing board. An advisory committee made of both…
Letter to the editor: Cathy Baylor an ideal candidate for school board
Editor: Cathy Baylor is the best choice for Edmonds school board in the upcoming election. Having known her for years, I can testify that she is motivated by a genuine…