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Carol MacPherson,
Editorial Writer
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Allen Funk,
Herald Publisher
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Kim Heltne,
Assistant to the Publisher
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Sunday
Six injured, three critically, in wreck near Ma...
Gay marriage issue can wait, say Referendum 71 ...
Glacier Peak freshman overcomes jitters to win ...
Saturday
More snow expected at mountain passes
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
Monday


Question isn't 'if' but 'how bad' for floods
Slain Seattle Police officer lived in Marysville
Rubatino Refuse allows recycling of food scraps...
 

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Opinion
Editorial

IN OUR VIEW / COKE AND FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Dr. Pepper will see you now

In a country where ketchup is considered a vegetable, it makes perfect sense that the Coca-Cola Co. has joined in a “consumer alliance” with the American Academy of Family Physicians to sponsor advice on sugar-free alternatives to soft... [More]



 Aerospace: Are we in or out?  November 8
 State makes sensible U-turn  November 6
 A historic vote for fairness  November 5
 It’s all about the branding  November 4
 A loss that grieves us all  November 3
More editorials

Letters


BOEING: Move does qualify as new, different
EVERETT CC: Thriving campus could save paper
AIR TRAVEL: Over-stuffed bins just the beginning
BOEING: Stockholders call all the shots
OFFICER'S TRIAL: Prayers go out to law enforcement
OFFICER'S TRIAL: Threshold for shooting not met


Election Endorsements

 Endorsement recap  October 22
 Eyman measure overreaches  October 22
 Ryan shouldn’t get the boot  October 21
 Time for a positive change  October 20
 Cast vote for transparency  October 18
 2 races, 4 good candidates  October 16
 Keep Marine at the helm  October 15
 Elect Swank, Smith, Ross  October 13
 Wilson is well-prepared  October 11
 Approve reasonable request  October 9
 Give Mascarenas a chance  October 8
 McClelland a solid choice  October 7
 Byrnes offers rare skill set  October 6
 Incumbents lead deep field  October 4
 Elect Moore to open seat  October 2
 Budget is overriding issue  October 1
 Stephanson: an easy choice  September 29
 Council field a talented one  September 25
 3 strong choices for voters  September 24
 Re-elect strong incumbents  September 23
 Reaffirm law for fairness  September 11

Guest Commentary

Wake up and get involved before more companies take a hike

Regardless of whether you decide to take an active role in government, there will always be lawmakers in Olympia making decisions that affect your everyday life. Look at the decisions and the years of political fumbling that have driven Boeing out... [More]



Teaching democracy: the public purpose of our schools

When we think about how well our schools are performing, it is helpful to remember that they serve both public and private purposes. [More]



More commentary
 Teaching democracy: the public purpose of our schools  November 1

Opinion Columnists

Dealing better with the monsters among us

The litany finally got to me. From CNN: “Police: 4 more bodies found at rapist’s Ohio home; total now 10.” From ABC News: “Somer Thompson’s killer may be serial child predator.” [More]



More columns
 D.C.’s ‘Failure To Launch’ national health care policy  November 8
 We are what we trade and how we trade it  November 8
 Taking wing in their honor  November 8
 Still a bridge too far  November 8
 No climate exists for change treaty  November 8
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3. Forecast for 2010 housing market: slow decline
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7. Glacier Peak freshman overcomes jitters to win state in cross country
8. Proud union member and veteran had a wild side
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10. More snow expected for Cascades, mountain passes
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