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…
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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…
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…
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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,…
As light rail arrives, a message of thanks from Mayor Christine Frizzell
Congratulations, Lynnwood and Snohomish County! The Sound Transit Light Rail will soon be available in our community! Thank you to everyone who has endured the years of disruption, street closures…
Letter to the editor: South County Fire thanks voters for benefit charge renewal
Editor: South County Fire thanks voters for approving the benefit charge renewal in the recent election. We are grateful for your support and trust as we strive to provide high…
Reader view: Creating a new model
Upon hearing about the second Intifada (uprising) in Israel, for various reasons, I knew I could — had to — do something to end, resolve the situation. I’ve spoken with…
Letter to the editor: Strom Peterson’s work in state Legislature, on county council benefits residents
Editor: As many of your readers know, I have been in and around Snohomish County politics for some time, elected to the Snohomish County Council, the Mill Creek City Council,…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Micah Rowland for PUD Commissioner
Dear Editor: In this letter I represent only myself and not the Snohomish PUD. On Dec. 31, 2024, I will complete my term as District 2 commissioner on the Snohomish…
Letter to the editor: Firefighters union urges ‘yes’ vote on benefit charge
Editor: South County Union Firefighters strongly urge the community to support the renewal of the Fire Benefit Charge on the ballot in the upcoming August Primary election. This critical measure…