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Letter to the editor: Support your community library on Library Giving Day April 4
Editor: One of my favorite things about visiting libraries in our Sno-Isle Libraries system is that even though each one is unique, every resident has access to all they have…
Reader view: What to know about ‘rescuing’ baby cottontails
It’s baby cottontail time! In past years, some well-meaning residents have kidnapped perfectly healthy baby cottontails because they think that the baby cottontails are in distress when they are not. The…
Reader view: Don’t upzone Grandma from her home
I recently attended a get-together where everyone was in the “senior” age group. Surprisingly, the conversation had two divergent topics – travel now that COVID is “over” and property taxes….
Letter to the editor: Work vehicles and traffic safety
Editor: Driving in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, I have witnessed many businesses demonstrating high standards of traffic safety from their drivers … head lights and tail lights on and…
Reader view: Who will benefit from House and Senate housing bills? Follow the money
Pending bills in the state Legislature (HB1110/SB 5190) would require many cities to rezone to increase the number of housing units on every single-family lot within one-half mile of “rapid…
Letter to the editor: Sign the petition to oppose state housing bills
Editor: Bills were introduced in last year’s legislative session around issues of land use, zoning, and housing. When these ill-advised bills were defeated, the sponsors said they would be back…
Reader view: Why choose STEM? What you learn will help you in any career
I’d like to introduce you to the wild world of STEM at Mountlake Terrace High School. STEM (also sometimes known as STEAM) stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math….
Reader view: A generous community comes forward
Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) program….
Commentary: Homage counting on community support to help keep area seniors fed
Consider them Santa’s elves and angels among us; dozens of Meals on Wheels volunteers converged this month at Lynnwood-based Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people…
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Commentary: Residents invited to support solutions addressing complexities of mental health crisis in South Snohomish County
In counties across Washington, mental health needs have surged. South Snohomish County is no different. Since the start of the pandemic, officials have been underscoring the grave impacts that it…
Letter to the editor: Governor’s emergency powers a reason to choose new state legislators
Editor: At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of Washington’s continuing and now permanent vaccine requirement for state workers. Recently the loss of approximately 3,000…
Letter to the editor: Crossing party lines to vote for Janelle Cass
Editor: Recently, I attended a panel discussion at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College on drug addiction and public safety, organized by Janelle Cass, who is running for State…
Letter to the editor: Federation of Democratic Women supports Chase for appointment to vacant county council seat
Editor: The Salish Sea Chapter of the Federation of Democratic Women is proud to recommend the appointment of Carin Chase to the vacant District 3 seat on the Snohomish County…
Commentary: Enough is enough — Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Washington and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school and middle school athletic…
Reader view: Supporting Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council
I am writing this in support of Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who is seeking the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3,…
Letter to the editor: Many reasons to support Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council vacancy
Editor: A personalized copy of this letter was sent to each to each Precinct Committee Office (CPO) in the 21st and 32nd Legislative Districts: It is with honor that I send…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council appointment
Editor: My name is Dr. Paul A. Stoot, Sr, and I am the executive director for Rise Up Academy and the Senior Pastor for Greater Trinity Church in Everett, Washington….
Reader view: Create a year-round swim club to give Lynnwood youth a safe space
This year, Lynnwood has seen some terrible youth tragedies. With gang activity and violence on the rise in our city, it is imperative that we find safe places for our…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Petra Bigea for 21st District
Editor: In the August 2 Primary and November 8 General Election, I will be voting for Ms. Petra Bigea, candidate for Washington State House of Representatives LD 21, Position 2….
Letter to the editor: Supporting Janelle Cass for State Senate
Editor: As we head into the Independence Day celebration this weekend, I have in the past, typically had a positive outlook on the future. That does not mean that I…
Letter to the editor: Marko Liias has been a disaster for 21st District
Editor: Marko Liias has been a disaster for the 21st Legislative District and for the state overall. Too often we focus on national news to the detriment of local civic…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Petra Bigea for 21st District legislative seat
Editor: I have become acquainted with Petra Bigea over several years while I studied government and participated in politics here in the 21st Legislative District. Petra understands the dangers of, and…
Letter to the editor: Vote for Brett Rogers, Snohomish County Prosecutor
Editor: We are at a critical crossroads concerning public safety in the county. We’ve seen our communities deteriorate bit by bit over time. Earnest Hemingway once said, “It happened gradually,…
Letter to the editor: We’re still working to help displaced animals in Ukraine
Editor: Thank you for Lynnwood Today’s coverage of the plight of abandoned companion animals in Ukraine. Your articles triggered an avalanche of emails of people wanting to help. Tana and I…