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HOMELESSNESS
Thanks for acknowledging those who passed away while homeless in our county over the last year.
A letter of appreciation in the Dec. 25 Tribune for a story on a Ukrainian who's come to Snohomish.
A letter of appreciation for the Snohomish community and police department
A letter in the Nov. 27 Tribune about Snohomish's Homestead Park.
GRATITUDE
A letter to the Tribune of gratitude for holding a mirror up to the commmunity.
PUBLIC SAFETY
A letter writer says disrespect to police and the limits on police chases are terrible.
BOEING STRIKES
A long-time retired machinist says the Boeing Co. must restore pensions, and why this matters.
MONROE RED LIGHT CAMERAS
A call to show up at Council meetings and demand accountability on seeking the public's voice on red light cameras in Monroe.
WA INITIATIVE 2117
A teen who isn't old enough to vote yet asks people to vote No on Initiative 2117 because he says the decision will affect future generations.
EVERETT ‘RIVER RIGHTS’ INITIATIVE
A letter calling out the facts of a letter in the Oct. 23 Tribune about Everett Initiative 24-03.
SNOHOMISH COMMUNITY KITCHEN
A letter of appreciation.
WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNOR’S RACE
A letter for Bob Ferguson for governor on why he would prioritize human behavioral health.
STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S RACE
A letter for Nick Brown for Attorney General
WA BALLOT INITIATIVES
A letter imploring to say no to all four ballot initiatives in Washington state.
WA INITIATIVE 2117
A letter opposing WA Initiative 2117.
