by Don C. Brunell
by Daniel Mead Smith
You know, I said to Dino Rossi at a luncheon meeting in Port Orchard the other day, I rarely advise candidates, but I do make this suggestion to newcomers.
by Don C. Brunell
Students at Californias Canyon Verde School didnt realize what food additives were doing to their well-being when they were challenged to take part in a nutritional study. They also didnt realize that their diets, some carefully planned by caring parents, were loaded with unplanned inputs of hidden calories, fats and additives.
Secretary of State Sam Reed dropped by my town the other day and he was practically burping canary feathers.
While the Dalai Lama will be headlining the Seeds of Compassion, a four-day celebration to nurture kindness and compassion in the world, in Seattle this weekend, a flurry of recent events shows that kindness and compassion are alive and well in north Snohomish County.
Gov. Christine Gregoire called Initiative 960 extra handcuffs on state tax hikes that arent needed.
by Don C. Brunell
When Congress passed No Child Left Behind in 2002, few could have envisioned the unintended consequences that the act would create in school districts across the nation. Now, six years later, Congress is positioned to re-authorize NCLB. Despite some of the Acts unexpected problems (and unfunded mandates), reauthorization is the right step, since NCLB has increased accountability and spurred many districts to refocus on strategic ways to improve academic performance and achievement. During the reauthorization process, however, Congress must take a closer look at NCLB and implement the absolutely necessary improvements that would make the legislation more effective and equitable, for all of Americas school children.
Its been several years since Ive brought a new animal into the house but Ive got one now. Shes a mostly Springer Spaniel named Daisy.
Brining a University of Washington branch campus to the North Sound area, and Marysville in particular, has suffered a couple of setbacks recently but, fortunately, local officials, business leaders and community members have vowed to continue their efforts to bring a branch campus to north Snohomish County.
Veterans Day, which will be celebrated on Nov. 11, is an opportunity for Americans to recognize and honor those who have served in our Armed Forces.
