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Reader View: The last ‘Santa Jim’s Trip’ to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) North Pole
Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds (Rotary) manages four gift giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) program. …
Commentary: The case for the arts — unlocking our children’s full potential
As the richest nation on earth, how can we say and accept that there is insufficient funding for the arts? How can we say that we cannot afford – or…
Commentary: Smoke signals
I didn’t care in 1977 that there was this thing called “The Great American Smoke Out.” But a year later there was my new dentist performing my first pre-cancer exam…
Commentary: Eliminating wasteful spending can protect taxpayers and essential services
Snohomish County is facing a critical decision on its budget, one that affects every resident’s pocketbook. Recently, the county executive proposed an 8.31% property tax increase — a substantial hike…
Letter to the editor: Time to review flag etiquette
Editor: As we approach election day and Veterans Day, it is a good time to review etiquette for flying the American Flag with respect and dignity. If your flag is…
Letter to the editor: Mary Anderson committed to justice, equality
Editor: Mary Anderson exemplifies a commitment to justice and equality through her extensive pro bono work and service as a Judge Pro Tempore in Snohomish County. With years of experience…
Letter to the editor: Judicial candidate Mary Anderson a thoughtul and dedicated leader
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for judicial candidate Mary Anderson, whose leadership and community-focused approach make her an exceptional choice for the bench. Her Let’s Talk…
Letter to the editor: Superior court judges supporting Whitney Rivera
Editor: We are 15 of your Snohomish County Superior Court Judges. Every day, we make tough decisions in a great variety of cases from serious criminal charges such as murder…
Letter to the editor: Judicial candidate Mary Anderson committed to community
Editor: I recently had the privilege of hearing Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson speak at the Recovery Café in Everett. It was truly inspiring to witness a political figure engage with…
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Letter to the editor: Reject Medicare privatization through Project 2025
Editor: Reject Project 2025 — no privatization of Medicare by insurance companies! We must preserve this public good and protect it from Project 2025 (Medicare Advantage plans). This platform intends…
Letter to the editor: Judge Rivera endorsed by county sheriff
To the Editor: Public safety is not just about the work of law enforcement. When it comes to keeping our communities safe, we also need a court system that will…
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Mary Anderson for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I am writing to endorse Mary Anderson, an independent, non-partisan candidate for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge – Position 12. Her 14-year career as a trial attorney is distinguished…
Letter to the editor: Judges supporting Whitney Rivera
Editor: We the judges of Snohomish County District Court, Cascade Division, have worked with Judge Whitney Rivera for over 15 years and are honored to support her to retain her…
Commentary: Sound Transit’s forever taxes — what are you actually getting?
While we welcome the news that Sound Transit’s light rail line (ST2) now reaches Lynnwood, we think people should know what they are actually getting for the $1,800 annual cost…
Letter to the editor: Mary Anderson a champion for justice and community in Snohomish County
Editor: I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Anderson at the Mill Creek Festival, and I was truly impressed by her presence! She was poised and articulate, answering my questions…
Letter to the editor: Why you should vote no on all four state initiatives
Editor: How do we sort out fact from all the fiction in the Voter’s Pamphlet? Looking at sponsors can tell us a lot; that’s the part I pay most attention…
Letter to the editor: Vote Rivera for Snohomish Co. Superior Court judge
Editor: I have known Judge Rivera for 17 years. She is unquestionably the smartest, hardest-working and most empathetic lawyer I know. As a lifelong Snohomish County resident, she knows this…
Letter to the editor: Economic fairness depends on the Climate Commitment Act
Editor: Washington’s infrastructure is in dire shape. The Department of Transportation has said that Washington’s highways are in the “early stages of failure,” ferries are outdated and subject to frequent…
Letter to the editor: Why Mary Anderson is most qualified candidate for Snohomish County Superior Court judge
Editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mary Anderson, who is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Position 12. Mary is an exemplary candidate with a…
Letter to the editor: Join us in voting for Whitney Rivera
Dear Editor: We are retired judges and are writing to express our support for Judge Whitney Rivera. Between the two of us we have over 42 years of judicial experience…
Letter to the editor: This retired judge supports Whitney Rivera
Editor: I urge voters to cast their ballots for the most qualified candidate for Superior Court Position 12, incumbent Judge Whitney Rivera. As a retired judge who spent thirty years…
Letter to the editor: Whitney Rivera should be retained as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I have had the pleasure of knowing Whitney Rivera, now Judge Whitney Rivera, for the past 24 years since she began working at the Bennett & Bennett Law firm…
Commentary: Today’s politics could use more leaders like Dan Evans
Last week, we lost a giant of Washington state politics. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence on both…
Letter to the editor: Judge Rivera a trusted and respected choice for superior court
Editor: I am writing this letter to really encourage you to vote for Judge Whitney Rivera for Superior Court Judge. I met her this summer when she was sworn in,…