Not Invited, Yet Still Reaching for Space Dreams
A humorous, reflective piece from The Enterprise recounts one writer’s rejection from the Journalist in Space program. He laments not being chosen among 1,603 finalists, contrasts Cronkite and Rivers with his own effort, and muses on future space travel possibilities, a NASA shuttle, and joining a quirky space-awareness club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication
Randall M. Dodd
Tooth Fairy
Philadelphia
Bucko
Gerry Rivers
Geraldo Rivera
Walter Cronkite
Gerry
Cronkite
Walt
Washington State
Jim
Space
Walter Cronkites
Gerry Riveras
Astronauts of America
NASA
Founder Joan Brown Gets Credit for World for Women
Reader praises founder Joan Brown for starting World for Women. She funded, hosted homeless families, and championed United Way funding with nearly no funds. The article should acknowledge her foundational efforts and sacrifices.
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World For Women
Joan Brown
United Way
Boeing
Joan
Keg ordinance sparks cross county comparison
A reader voices concern about Snohomish County’s new key ordinance, warning it may provoke illegal activity like rum running if neighboring counties do not adopt similar rules. The letter likens the situation to Prohibition era troubles and warns of potential illegal drug markets emerging under the policy.
Vandals Break Into Home and Steal Money and Candy
A letter to two young male vandals describes a Saturday April 19 burglary in a home. The writer reports a broken basement window, theft of a piggy bank with $2 bills and coins, a dish of pennies and nickels, and a consumed candy bar. The note urges parents to supervise and notes the $100 window replacement cost.
Edmonds School District budget crisis critique and call for accountability
A public letter condemns Edmonds School District budgeting practices over a 2.6 million shortfall. It accuses upper management of mismanagement, questions timing with bond campaigns, and demands accountability from Sheri Straight and the school board. It urges tax payers to bear responsibility and for executives to take cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonds
Seattle
Sheri
Philosphy
Edmon ds officers uncover hazardous chemicals in storage shed
Edmonds police and firefighters found several containers of phosphorous pentachloride and other substances in a Shurgard storage facility. The chemicals were seeping and required cleanup by Crosby and Overton in Kent, with removal to a treatment plant. No drugs or stolen property were recovered amid a burglary case tied to $10,000 of silverware.
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Edmonds
King County
Shurgard
76Th Avenue
224Th Street
Crosby and Overton Cleanup Services
Kent
Jack Weinz
Seattle
Dave Robinson
Steve Ellison
Randy Hill
Stevens Hospital
Weinz
Factoria
Robinson
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