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Bob Bolerjack,
Opinion Editor
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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
Saturday
Fire rips through Everett paintball arena
Everett building rules may be loosened
Contest inspired by ‘Biggest Loser' helps...
Friday
Trooper rear-ended by suspected drunk driver no...
Democrats split over choice for Snohomish Count...
Thanksgiving tradition flourishes at Everett ch...
Thursday


Truck crash near Marysville ties up northbound ...
When taggers strike in Everett, city picks up t...
Kids talk turkey: What Thanksgiving is all about
Wednesday
County law could change to allow guns in parks
Boy, 16, admits role in Sultan slaying of teen
Swift buses ready for fast lane
Tuesday


Father guilty of manslaughter in girl's death
Snohomish County budget passes, with a caveat
Soldier with ties to Marysville killed in Afgha...
Monday


Economy may silence Everett Symphony's season
Inmates with mental illness bring extra costs t...
Help with heating bills late to arrive this year
Sunday


Nurse seeks help healing hidden wounds of wars
Count drags on long after the election's over
Groups work to help those in uniform
 

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Editorials
IN OUR VIEW / HEALTH CARE REFORM
It’s all in — no ‘free riders’

One of the chief goals of health-care reform — getting close to universal coverage — hinges on achieving a certain financial balance: A system that provides decent, affordable coverage for all also must require everyone to pay into... [More]





IN OUR VIEW / MILITARY MARINE MAMMALS
A project that barely floats

As the U.S. military is all-volunteer, is there perhaps an attorney who could help dolphins and sea lions fight their conscription into the Navy? [More]





HEALTH CARE DEBATE
Solve abortion distraction

Activists on both sides are gearing up for a fight. They'll be rallying, lobbying and cajoling senators returning to the nation's capital after a Thanksgiving break to start debate on health-care reform legislation. [More]





IN OUR VIEW / CANCER SCREENING
Let science trump politics

OK, everybody take a deep breath ... just as women are instructed when getting a mammogram. Relax. Repeat. It's difficult to have a rational discussion when the subjects are so emotional: Breasts, cancer, health care. But try we must. [More]





IN OUR VIEW / THE 'WHYSTOPPER'
Crushing the imagination

Forget to mute the television commercials and it’s guaranteed to get your grump on: [More]





STATE BUDGET HOLE
Taxes aren’t the solution

If this is what a recovery feels like, you can be excused for wondering how it’s different from a recession. [More]





EDUCATION
Keep the expectations high

With the Obama administration challenging states in a Race to the Top, now isn't the time to be lowering the bar in education. [More]





 Our ever-expanding problem  November 19
 Hunger in a land of plenty  November 18
 A counterproductive idea  November 17
 Moon water on the rocks  November 16
 Cost control still a key goal  November 15
 Casting a good news spell  November 13
 Rules must strike balance  November 12
 Truly honoring their service  November 11
 Give local banks a chance  November 10
 Dr. Pepper will see you now  November 9
 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
 ‘Carry-on’ insanity ahead  November 2
 Keep tradition safe, scary  October 30
 Keep focus on future flight  October 29
 Panic not a good antidote  October 28
 Turn ‘someday’ into ‘today’  October 27

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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