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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
Wednesday


Farewell, Lincoln
A weekend of tragedy on Snohomish County-area r...
Everett port scuttles contract with Chicago dev...
Tuesday


A walk back in time
Group Health to lead study on gaps in medical care
Business worried over talk of taxes
Monday


Acts of kindness comfort family of girl killed ...
Two injured in early-morning I-5 crash near Arl...
Whidbey land trust must raise $525K by Friday
Sunday


Take a good look
Sultan man dead after Taser shock in Gold Bar
Rash of robberies puts Mill Creek on edge
Saturday


Three people killed in wreck on Whidbey Island
Two face charges following fatal Whidbey Island...
Ladiser won't do time in jail
Friday


Bigger than a rubber ducky
Ex-planning director gets 1-year suspended sent...
Suspect in Everett chase a repeat offender
Thursday


Man accused of shooting at police had allegedly...
Lynnwood notifies more than 100 employees of po...
New temporary police chief named in Granite Falls
 

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Opinion
Editorial

IN OUR VIEW / 'THE WORLD WE LIVE IN'
Lending credence to cranks

Usually, the phrase "Never underestimate the power of one person" is applied to endeavors considered admirable, courageous or selfless. These days, however, it's just as likely to mean, "Never underestimate the power of one nutjob." [More]



 Keep it a carrier homeport  September 8
 Lessons for students of life  September 7
 Workers will fuel recovery  September 6
 Value your vote; others do  September 5
 Dick's leads by example  September 3
More editorials

Letters


FLORIDA PASTOR: Attacks stepped up long time ago
INITIATIVE 1053: The voters have spoken, repeatedly
WORD PROBLEMS: No refute: Obama muffed 'corpsman'


Guest Commentary

Bad information derails constructive discussion

In recent days, a number of incorrect statements about Cedar Grove and its plans for expansion have appeared in The Herald and in other media. It is important that our community has accurate information about our plans for our Smith Island... [More]



Major milestones are beginning to add up

OLYMPIA -- It's raining hard as I write this on Wednesday, the first heavy rain we've seen in awhile, and it makes me feel good. The air is clean, the fish are moving up the rivers and the dust of summer is being washed away. The end of summer is a... [More]



More commentary
 Major milestones are beginning to add up  September 7
 Yes: Raising taxes shouldn't be easy  September 5
 No: Vote to uphold our state Constitution  September 5
 Community needs more: it needs you  September 4
 This election will test our values as Washingtonians  September 2

Opinion Columnists

The Obama Era, Phase Two

WASHINGTON -- Nov. 2 is likely to be marked as the official start of Phase Two of the Obama presidency, but in some respects, the turn to the right that will mark his tenure became visible in this first week in September. [More]



More columns
 Bob Gates: One for the troops  September 9
 Parties mean little in governors' races  September 8
 Latest target shows Obama doesn't get it  September 8
 Barbour's rewrite of history  September 7
 Wonderful little places exist all over the world  September 6
 

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