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Time for a changing of the guard | Publisher's Desk
About three decades ago when the newspaper industry was moving into the computer age, I used to regale young journalists with stories about how we used to write stories on... — Updated 2/8/2022
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As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Nobody, of course, would likely argue that the last three months have been much fun. Coronavirus, the presidential... — Updated 1/28/2021
Peace of mind | Publisher's Desk
My father was a practical man. When I was young and full of myself, one of the first cars I bought was a 1960 Triumph TR3 roadster. Very impractical. It had removable side curtains rather than windows that rolled up and down, dual... — Updated 12/24/2020 Full story
Give the gift of community this year | Publisher's Desk
Santa, like life, sometimes surprises you, and you get things that weren't on your wish list. Worse yet comes the day when you discover that neither Santa nor the life you... — Updated 12/17/2020 Full story
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When I got my first job, delivering the local daily newspaper, I learned how to "box" the paper, that is, fold it into a square with corners tucked in to make a tight-fit box. No... — Updated 12/10/2020
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Dear reader, Department of Fish & Wildlife trackers and their dogs had cornered the mountain lion up in a tree, and were waiting for a veterinarian to arrive with a tranquilizer gun. The mountain lion, also known as a cougar or... — Updated 11/19/2020 Full story
You too can fight domestic violence | Publisher's Desk
Kim Goldman had brought extensive notes for a prepared speech she was going to give at the Hope Within Luncheon, a fundraiser for Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County... — Updated 10/17/2019 Full story
