The Democratic Party caucus for a sliver of Washingtons 44th Legislative District was held Feb. 9, in the Marysvilles Totem Middle School cafeteria. The previous presidential caucus, held at Lake Stevens High School, brought a huge chunk of 44th Districts precincts together.
Local school districts are going five-for-five when it comes to the levies on the Feb. 19 ballot and local voters should be commended for supporting the districts and, more importantly, the students they serve.
While the vast majority of residents in our communities are good and caring people, there are, unfortunately, those who care about nothing and care about no one but themselves. The differences between these two types of people were highlighted by several recent events.
Hiding or classifying wrongdoing will always harm us.
by Don C. Brunell
The year is young yet so I wont forsake my annual listing of ripoffs and rotters.
by Charles N. Davis
by Sheldon Richman
by Don C. Brunell
When I started writing this column in 1965, state legislators were paid $3,600 a year.
In 2001 the Marysville City Council voted 4-3 against a proposal to ban the discharge of fireworks within city limits saying that the issue could be addressed through enforcement and education. But six years later, it seems little progress has been made to abate the illegal use of fireworks a problem that affects all of north Snohomish County.
by Don C. Brunell
Winter has settled in. Santa Claus continues making frequent appearances around town.
