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Bob Bolerjack,
Opinion Editor
bolerjack@heraldnet.com

Carol MacPherson,
Editorial Writer
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heraldnet.com


Allen Funk,
Herald Publisher
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Kim Heltne,
Assistant to the Publisher
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WEEK IN REVIEW
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...
Sunday


Signs were clear Boeing isn't tied to location
Swine flu shots draw crowds in Snohomish County
The Boeing buzz in South Carolina
 

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Editorials
REGIONAL ECONOMY
Aerospace: Are we in or out?

As the initial shock of Boeing’s South Carolina decision wears off, some unprecedented soul-searching must follow. [More]





NEW LICENSE PLATE FORMAT
State makes sensible U-turn

DOH! That's the personalized license plate the Washington Department of Licensing issued itself after having to reverse its plan for the state's new seven-character plates set to debut soon. [More]





DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
A historic vote for fairness

Washington voters are to be congratulated for leading the nation toward a new standard of fairness. [More]





WHAT'S IN A NAME?
It’s all about the branding

With the Olympics coming to Vancouver, B.C., the city of Vancouver is again wrestling with its identity crisis — officials are debating whether to ask voters for a fourth time since 1967 if they want to change the city’s name — in... [More]





KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
A loss that grieves us all

Grief over the on-duty death of a police officer is shared throughout a community. Losing one of our protectors in the line of duty takes something away from each of us — physically, emotionally and psychologically. [More]





IN OUR VIEW / AIRLINE TRAVEL
‘Carry-on’ insanity ahead

Remember when airline travel used to be fun? [More]





IN OUR VIEW / HALLOWEEN
Keep tradition safe, scary

Halloween is scary. But for whom is the holiday the most dangerous? [More]





 Keep focus on future flight  October 29
 Panic not a good antidote  October 28
 Turn ‘someday’ into ‘today’  October 27
 Not-so-smart food choices  October 26
 Let’s reform lobbying next  October 23
 Eyman measure overreaches  October 22
 Endorsement recap  October 22
 Ryan shouldn’t get the boot  October 21
 Time for a positive change  October 20
 Deck the malls with booze  October 19
 Cast vote for transparency  October 18
 2 races, 4 good candidates  October 16
 Keep Marine at the helm  October 15
 Expressing, not offending  October 14
 Elect Swank, Smith, Ross  October 13
 Give attention, not treats  October 12
 Wilson is well-prepared  October 11
 Approve reasonable request  October 9
 Give Mascarenas a chance  October 8
 McClelland a solid choice  October 7

Election Endorsements

 Eyman measure overreaches  October 22
 Endorsement recap  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
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