Water quality catch-22 traps Lynnwood in waiver fight
A long view of Lynnwood’s clash with EPA and state regulators over Clean Water Act waivers and 301 h funding shows how federal, state, and local actors created a costly stalemate. Cities like Lynnwood faced mounting costs for transition to secondary treatment while awaiting grants and waivers.
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DOE
Edmonds
Puget Sound
State Pollution Control Hearings Board
Bellingham
Port Angeles
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Aha
Easter Gifts That Bring Trouble for Live Pets
The piece warns Easter humane concerns about giving live rabbits, chicks, and ducklings as gifts. It notes their fragility and care needs, the risk of injury or abandonment, and urges choosing non live options like chocolate treats or stuffed toys to avoid animal suffering. It cites The Humane Society and SPCA as endorsing慎慎慎
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Humane Society, Inc
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Quote edits criticized over Snohomish visit remark
A March 19 report notes a journalist overheard the phrase Let's go get drunk during a Snohomish County visit by Japanese business leaders. The remark drew sharp criticism for irresponsibility and for not striking it, undermining the meeting's dignity and substance and fueling concerns about attitudes toward alcohol and drug issues.
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Snohomish County
Seat belt law questioned by readers in March paper
Readers question Senator Mike McManus on his mandatory seat belt law. They ask how belts cut repair costs and insurance, whether belt use can be 100 percent safe, and doubt enforcement given his no smoking law.
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McManus
Everett Port Navy Base Debate Cites Alternate Exit Need
Letter writer argues permanent Navy presence at Port of Everett risks strategic bottlenecks in Puget Sound. Calls for a southern entrance to Gray's Harbor, notes Bremerton gains, cites Civil War blockades, and likens confined ports to rigid building codes.
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Everett
Puget Sound
Gray’s Harbor
Bremerton
Local Caucus Feedback Appeals for Increased Publicity
An editorial urges broader publicity for March 11 caucuses in Snohomish and King County areas. It supports caucus town hall style meetings to select delegates and notes many precincts lack committee persons. The piece asks for toll free voter verification numbers to boost participation and political dialogue.
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Snohomish County
King County
Educators deserve higher salaries, not cuts
A reader argues that teachers should be paid more to reflect responsibility and impact on national future. They claim starting teacher pay is far below comparable professions and urge funding through taxes, defense choices aside, to elevate educator compensation and support student potential.
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Zack
Laws Enforce Edmonds Quiet Nuisance Debate
Residents urge Edmonds officials to enforce city laws after years of ongoing disturbances. They argue beefed up patrols fail to curb recurring nuisance and call for decisive action by the mayor and council.
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Ocean Avenue
Edmonds
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