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Schedule does not sideline seniors

SNOHOMISH AQUATIC CENTER PETITION

A letter in the July 31 Tribune responding to a story about a petition for seniors.

Pick up your horse leftovers after Kla Ha Ya Days

KLA HA YA DAYS PARADE

A letter in the July 31 Tribune about horse feces not being cleaned up after the Kla Ha Ya Days parade.

All promises the Port can do in Snohomish are just promises but a tax is forever

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter in the July 31 Tribune refuting and responding to multiple statements made in favor of the Port of Everett Proposition 1.

Say no to Port measure

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter in the July 31 Tribune opposing the Port of Everett Proposition 1 in August ballots.

“Confessions of a Trespasser”

HISTORIC DESTRUCTION

A letter in the July 31 Tribune of concerns about destruction of the fly loft of the former Lon Brown Theater in Snohomish.

EPD being on TV a great recruitment tool

EVERETT POLICE

A letter in the July 31 Tribune praising Everett Police.

Port's ability to help fund projects will be beneficial

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in favor of Port of Everett Proposition 1 in the July 24 Tribune

Stop, think, consider big picture, vote no on City of Everett Prop. 1

EVERETT PROP. 1 TAX MEASURE

A letter against the Everett Prop. 1 measure in the July 24 Tribune.

Guest opinion: In prisons, a lack of respect

In prisons, a lack of respect

Port is seeking new ‘forever tax’ on folks that is not needed

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the July 17 Tribune about the Port measure.

Net benefit to fund big projects makes Port expansion an opportunity

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the July 10 Tribune about the Port of Everett expansion ballot measure.

Why stick area homeowners with sidewalk repair bill on sidewalk repairs?

SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE

A letter to the editor about sidewalk policies in Snohomish.

Concerns, cost are why Snohomish residents should vote no on Port measure

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter opposing the Port of Everett Prop. 1 measure.

Everett should triple its surveillance cams

PUBLIC MONITORING

A letter in favor of surveillance cameras to aid police.

Safety nets for SNAP food benefits being improved

FOOD INSECURITY

A letter on SNAP benefits in the June 26 Tribune.