My great gratitude to American taxpayers
With Thanksgiving upon us I am reminded that it was about this time of year 10 years ago that we brought our son home from the hospital for the first...
View ArticleGrateful thanks to Golden Corral crew
To Mike and his staff at the Marysville Golden Corral -- thank you for the veterans buffet on Nov. 14. I really enjoyed it. Thank you, all veterans,...
View ArticleCongratulations to students on election
Kudos to Ira Siebert and the fifth grade students of View Ridge Elementary School in Everett! (Article, "
View ArticleHefley's good work takes us inside inspiring story
I'm writing to thank you and Diana Hefley for her wonderful Oct. 28 article "
View ArticleCareer advice for would-be presidents
WASHINGTON -- Another debate, another episode of "The Dating Game." Will the winner be contestant Number One, Two ... Eight?
View ArticleOverreactions hurt democracy
"The right of the people peaceably to assemble, and petition the Government for a redress of grievances" was clearly defined in the First Amendment...
View ArticleLet's ship it, or someone else will
Regarding the article, "Marysville would be hurt by coal exports in Bellingham,...
View ArticleWaiting for the GOP's love
WASHINGTON -- Moderator Wolf Blitzer opened Tuesday's Republican debate by introducing himself and adding, for some reason, "Yes, that's my real...
View ArticleRemembering those in need
The holiday-shopping horn has sounded, launching what retailers hope will be a decidedly prosperous season at the cash register. The economy could...
View ArticleWall Streeters needed policing
On Nov. 15, I awoke to reports that New York City police staged a 1 a.m. raid of the Occupy Wall Street encampment at Zuccotti Park, arresting 90 or...
View ArticleSupport business while they exist
As a long-time local retailer, I feel compelled to comment on the Shop Local Campaign scheduled for Saturday.
View Article'Do-nothing' charge is misdirected
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are unanimous in charging that the debt-reduction supercommittee collapsed because Republicans refused to raise taxes.
View ArticleMany thanks to all service members
I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life -- my wonderful family and the health that we enjoy. I am thankful for living in the greatest...
View ArticleAgency grateful for bank's generosity
Amid all this news of overpaid bank executives and what is not being shared with the 99 percent of Americans, I want to offer a word of praise for...
View ArticleRetiring judge a role model for many
With forlornness, but at the same time with strong support, I smiled when I read Superior Court Judge Ken Cowsert has retired. (Nov. 18 article, "
View ArticleThanks for help to rebuild fund
On behalf of the Arlington Youth Cheerleading board I am writing a letter of thanks to our community, family and friends.
View ArticleSave conservation fund, for our students
During my 27 years as a teacher, I have witnessed time and again students' joy when they connect scientific content from the classroom to real life...
View ArticleBargainer in chief? Don't hold your breath
Oddly enough, he wanted nothing to do with them.Or not so oddly at all.
View ArticleObama's plan repeats original mistakes
This is in response to the Oct. 25 article, "Obama moves to boost mortgage refinancing": Among other proposed executive actions, President Obama...
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