Zip Code Switch Sparks Insurance Rate Rise
A diarist recalls how moving from ZIP 98133 to a city center ZIP boosted car insurance by about $100. He argues actuarial math over on-site checks misreads risk, noting higher city density raises rates despite calmer local conditions. The piece spirals into hospital bills, criticizing medical costs and insurance logic in 1986.
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Seattle
Greenwood Avenue N
N. 130Th
N. 145Th
Linden Ave
Lynnwood letter questions admin salaries sparks reader exchange
Hal Zack of Lynnwood challenges high school admin pay after reading a USA Today piece noting principals in other regions earning over 70000 dollars. Dr. Hal Reasley, superintendent of School District 15, replies and sends a duplicate to The Enterprise for publication, followed by Zack's response.
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Hal Zack
Lynnwood
Enterprise
Zack
USA Today
Hal Reasley
Reasley
Reasley Defends School Salaries Against Letter
A district official rebukes a February 14 1986 letter alleging high principals salaries. He challenges the claim of $70 000 in Washington, notes USA Today as source, urges contacting district staff, and offers to show salary details after a tour of schools.
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Washington
USA Today
U.S
District 15
Budget Document Notes Public Funding Priorities
The public budget outlines spending plans, revenue sources, and policy priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. It highlights allocations for health, education, infrastructure, and public safety, with figures and timelines aligned to stated goals and legislative approvals.
Editor Letter Calls for Pay Cuts Across School Administrations
A reader responds to a prior letter urging school administrators to accept pay cuts amid harsh economic times. He cites widespread wage sacrifices in other industries and questions fairness when public officials earn high salaries while taxpayers bear higher taxes. He urges administrators and superintendents to voluntarily reduce salaries to align with working and student prospects.
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USA Today
Signs of Spring Foretells Seasonal Change
In this reflective piece Hal Zack Lynnwood notes spring’s approach despite tax time concerns. He describes willow buds, crocuses, birds, primroses, tree frogs and Forsythia as markers signaling nature’s cycle toward warmer days.
Breath of Spring scent signals seasonal change
Katherine Z. Whiting of Bothell writes about early signs of spring from tiny tulip blossoms, lilac leaves, and trilliums pushing through the soil. She notes a shift in air aroma and the folk belief that frost danger ends with the trillium’s appearance, praising Earth’s orderly cyclic beauty.
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Earth
Katherine Z. Whiting Bothell
Compliments on the Showcase Feature in the Paper
A reader praises the Showcase section for its educational and cultural coverage, noting it reflects local offerings and quality of life. The letter stresses the importance of this cultural dimension to the community and expresses appreciation for the paper’s portrayal.
State accuses charity of defrauding donors
The state files suit in Snohomish County Superior Court against Save our Children Association and operator Jimmy Kelly Cruz. Allegations include telemarketing from Burlington and Everett booths promising a missing children newspaper, with claimed tax deductibility and ad sales. Estimated takings range from seven to ten thousand dollars, with restitution sought for donors and a halt to activities. Cruz vanished after meeting with investigators and was later located in Texas. Mount Vernon attorney Gail Smith represents Cruz.
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Snohomish County
Save Our Children Association
Jimmy Kelly Cruz
Jay Uchida
Snohomish
Skagit
Burlington
Everett
Uchida
Cruz
Ken Eikenberry
Eikenberry
Waco
Texas
Gail Smith
Mount Vernon
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