While the March 5 walk out by nearly 200 students at Totem Middle School may not have caught Marysville School District officials off guard, it did surprise many in the community to see students actually asking for and demanding more discipline and increased safety at their school.
by Sheldon Richman
by Rick BenderPresident of the Washington StateLabor Council, AFL-CIOWhat does the United States have in common with Australia, Lesotho, Papua…
by Don C. BrunellPresident, Association of Washington BusinessWhen lawmakers are in a hurry to solve a problem, they sometimes miss…
by Elan JournoWashingtons policy of bringing elections to the Middle East, we were assured, would lead the regions people to…
WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) is still the 800-pound gorilla on the backs of state legislators who cant decide whether to abandon it, dilute it or delay its taking effect until, hopefully, a miracle brings students up to par so they can pass it.
The cities of Arlington and Marysville are going with local businesses and community groups to present a trio of fun-filled Easter events for the entire family.
by Don C. Brunell
The first time I had labyrinthitis, back in 2000, it was something, according to medical authorities, that you usually only get once in a lifetime.
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.
