Editor:
If you live in the state of Washington, your tax dollars are being used to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett.
In fact, the City of Everett is...
Editor:
I am a proud volunteer and supporter of Judge Tam Bui in her campaign for the Court of Appeals seat.
I first met Judge Bui in 2023, when I was...
Editor:
I find it not surprising that in this country we are generally unaware of the United Nations International Day of Peace Sept. 21 as there are billions of tax...
For more than 50 years, Homage Senior Services has been a cornerstone of support for older adults and people living with disabilities in Snohomish County. We deliver Meals on...
Neighbors are being stolen by masked and unidentified ICE officers and being sent to El Salvador. Countless people have been deported without due process, which our Constitution promises to...
Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court.
In the...
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When is a dollar not a dollar? When it’s only worth 98 cents -- and you’ve just lost your job.
Since January 2025, over half a million people have lost...
At PAWS, we’ve always believed that companion animals are family. But right now, more families than ever are being forced to say goodbye to beloved pets — not because...
Later this summer, Homage will officially move its headquarters from Lynnwood to Everett. While our physical address is changing, our mission remains the same: to ensure older adults and...
Dear Editor,
Recently the Snohomish County Council voted 3-2 to reduce the buffer for wetlands from 100 to 50 feet, plus a fence, using the need to house the projected...
Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of...
Editor:
The Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers extend their sincere gratitude to all who attended and supported the 2025 Jazz Connection Festival on May 17. Held at two iconic Edmonds venues —...
As the leader of a statewide organization fighting for a fairer tax code, I’m proud of the progress we made this legislative session. Washington lawmakers took significant steps toward...
Why can't they (the Jews and Muslims, particularly in Israel) just get along?
In the Ottoman Empire - (basically) they did! Read more here.
Currently, even Israelis and Palestinians who have...
Editor:
On April 22, Edmonds voted to join the South County Fire RFA. Although I agree that annexation is the right long-term solution for Edmonds, I voted no because I...
Saturday, April 5, 2025 saw massive Hands Off demonstrations across the county. It was heartening to see thousands of people show up for the rally in Edmonds. And that...
Editor:
Music is a critical component of a good overall education. Historically, the Edmonds School District has had a very strong and highly recognized music program. That program is seriously...
In times of uncertainty, when headlines are dominated by national crises and global instability, it’s easy to feel powerless. The challenges facing our world can seem overwhelming, and while...
Dear Esteemed Washington State Legislators:
Our children are our future. And it is the quality of their education that is the key to our children’s future success.
In a 2025 study...
