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Jail and treatment can work together in helping WA drug crisis | Op-Ed
Naomi Ishisaka’s recent columns on battling the fentanyl crisis and the Seattle City Council’s subsequent decision to reject prosecution for drug possession and use both ignore the reality our communities face on a daily basis. Fentanyl is unlike heroin and other opioids or even methamphetamine. It is cheap to buy, very powerful and extremely addictive. It poses major health risks not only to the immediate user, but also to those who may inadvertently breathe in its smoke.
Tick tock: Time to quit changing clocks
The time’s they are a changing – and people are tired of it. Therefore, it’s past time for the state legislature to approve a law keeping our clocks on Daylight Saving Time. They are considering bills on that this session. In other words, spring forward now and forever. Father Time should stay on DST, and standard time should never be the standard again.
Please volunteer, but don’t spread yourself too thin
By Steve Powell Throughout my almost 62 years, I have enjoyed volunteer service, but like most people I couldn’t devote much time to it because of raising a family, etc. I coached my children in sports such as basketball, baseball and soccer. I also played drums and sang on my various churches’ worship teams. I volunteered a few times with United Way Day of Caring. But that was about it. Things changed when I moved to Marysville five years ago.
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Rik Dalvit
What you really need when it comes to supplements
By Emily Countryman Are you trying to get healthier and not sure where to start when you walk down the supplement aisle? Do large supplement stores overwhelm you with all the options? Years ago we were able to get all of our nutrients in a well-balanced diet, but that is no longer the case. Due to the poor quality of our foods, the nutrients in a tomato, apple or other produce is not the same as it was 50 years ago.
Spring real estate market will peak earlier than usual
By Todd Fahlman You don’t have to look at the calendar to figure out what time of the year it is. The temperatures are finally starting to warm up and the thought of shoveling any snow has vanished. Spring is the season of change, and that means real estate is beginning to move out of the winter market. The spring real estate market will peak earlier this year compared with recent years. Historically, we will see pending sales at their highest in May and June.
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Rik Dalvit
What you really need when it comes to supplements
By Emily Countryman Are you trying to get healthier and not sure where to start when you walk down the supplement aisle? Do large supplement stores overwhelm you with all the options? Years ago we were able to get all of our nutrients in a well-balanced diet, but that is no longer the case. Due to the poor quality of our foods, the nutrients in a tomato, apple or other produce is not the same as it was 50 years ago.
Spring real estate market will peak earlier than usual
By Todd Fahlman You don’t have to look at the calendar to figure out what time of the year it is. The temperatures are finally starting to warm up and the thought of shoveling any snow has vanished. Spring is the season of change, and that means real estate is beginning to move out of the winter market. The spring real estate market will peak earlier this year compared with recent years. Historically, we will see pending sales at their highest in May and June.
Hidden in plain sight
By Jenny Smith During one of those long snow days we had recently, I asked my kids what they wanted to do. The 7-year-old announced, “Let’s play tag!” I started counting, they squealed and ran away. I found them in short order, and we played again. When it was my youngest’s turn to count, I ran to the play room and hid behind a very thin gray curtain. I literally stood behind the curtain and didn’t move. I figured this hiding spot wouldn’t last 20 seconds. Much to my surprise, he ran past me once.
Hidden in plain sight
By Jenny Smith During one of those long snow days we had recently, I asked my kids what they wanted to do. The 7-year-old announced, “Let’s play tag!” I started counting, they squealed and ran away. I found them in short order, and we played again. When it was my youngest’s turn to count, I ran to the play room and hid behind a very thin gray curtain. I literally stood behind the curtain and didn’t move. I figured this hiding spot wouldn’t last 20 seconds. Much to my surprise, he ran past me once.
SnoCo provides funds for parks, community projects
By Nate Nehring In each annual budget, the Snohomish County Council allocates money to be spent on local parks and community projects throughout the county. These projects are mostly funded by REET (Real Estate Excise Tax) and various grants. In the 2019 budget, $2.7 million was allocated for projects in District 1 across north Snohomish County. One of the most meaningful parks projects is the Highway 530 Oso Slide memorial.
Arlington schools ask legislature to lower bar to pass bonds
By Marc Rosson The Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors recently sent letters to legislators in the 39th Legislative District, which encompasses many cities in Snohomish and Skagit counties along with the northeastern corner of King County. The board is asking the legislators for their support of Senate Bill 5066 (an act relating to school district elections) and the associated joint resolutions in both the House and Senate that will be necessary to make this law.
Marysville mom of child cancer survivor starts guild to raise funds
By Jessica Beckstrand On Oct. 29, 2015, Layla Beckstrand was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma at only 18 months old. Neuroblastoma affects the nerve endings in your body and can spread quickly. It has one of the most-toxic treatment regimens of any cancer. She had a softball-sized tumor in her abdomen and at the time of diagnosis, her cancer had spread into all of the major bones in her body.
Arlington schools ask legislature to lower bar to pass bonds
By Marc Rosson The Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors recently sent letters to legislators in the 39th Legislative District, which encompasses many cities in Snohomish and Skagit counties along with the northeastern corner of King County. The board is asking the legislators for their support of Senate Bill 5066 (an act relating to school district elections) and the associated joint resolutions in both the House and Senate that will be necessary to make this law.
SnoCo provides funds for parks, community projects
By Nate Nehring In each annual budget, the Snohomish County Council allocates money to be spent on local parks and community projects throughout the county. These projects are mostly funded by REET (Real Estate Excise Tax) and various grants. In the 2019 budget, $2.7 million was allocated for projects in District 1 across north Snohomish County. One of the most meaningful parks projects is the Highway 530 Oso Slide memorial.
Marysville mom of child cancer survivor starts guild to raise funds
By Jessica Beckstrand On Oct. 29, 2015, Layla Beckstrand was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma at only 18 months old. Neuroblastoma affects the nerve endings in your body and can spread quickly. It has one of the most-toxic treatment regimens of any cancer. She had a softball-sized tumor in her abdomen and at the time of diagnosis, her cancer had spread into all of the major bones in her body.
Political cartoons
Rik Dalvit
Political cartoons
Rik Dalvit
Traffic fixes on the way in Marysville
By Jon Nehring In city government, we often need to take the long view and plan far ahead to achieve desired results. That’s certainly the case for major infrastructure projects that can cost millions of dollars and require partnerships with many jurisdictions. A great example of this is the new Interstate 5/Highway 529 interchange. This project will complete the half-interchange by building a new I-5 northbound offramp to Highway 529 and new southbound onramp from Highway 529 to I-5.
Hits and misses | Arlington Times
Hits •The Marysville and Arlington street crews did a great job clearing our roads to keep us safe. Unfortunately, it looks like they will have to keep it up for the next week or so as more snow is expected. •Those of you who have already voted, and will vote, for the school bond measure in Arlington. •The Marysville parks department for allowing locals to sled at our parks. •The Arlington drama department for putting on the play “Mamma Mia.” That should be a fun one.
Hits and misses | Marysville Globe
Hits •The Marysville and Arlington street crews did a great job clearing our roads to keep us safe. Unfortunately, it looks like they will have to keep it up for the next week or so as more snow is expected. •Those of you who have already voted, and will vote, for the school bond measure in Arlington. •The Marysville parks department for allowing locals to sled at our parks. •The Arlington drama department for putting on the play “Mamma Mia.” That should be a fun one.
Traffic fixes on the way in Marysville
By Jon Nehring In city government, we often need to take the long view and plan far ahead to achieve desired results. That’s certainly the case for major infrastructure projects that can cost millions of dollars and require partnerships with many jurisdictions. A great example of this is the new Interstate 5/Highway 529 interchange. This project will complete the half-interchange by building a new I-5 northbound offramp to Highway 529 and new southbound onramp from Highway 529 to I-5.
Political cartoons
Rik Dalvit
Political cartoons
Rik Dalvit
Real estate cooling with the fall weather
By Todd Fahlman The real estate market is open 365 days a year – yes, even on holidays – but there are cyclical trends to the marketplace. Some of those ups and downs are based on mortgage interest rates and housing availability, but some are based on season. Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying and selling. Autumn offers certain benefits to home buyers, including year-end tax breaks, pleasant weather conditions for moving and a wide selection of homes for sale.
More progress being made on MIC
By Jon Nehring A key part of the city’s long-range economic development strategy is the Arlington-Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center. This 4,000-acre site includes properties in northeast Marysville and southwest Arlington. Nearly 1,800 acres – about 44 percent of the total land area – has capacity for additional development.
Praise and raze | Marysville Globe
Praise to the neighbor who helped his fellow man by calling 9-1-1 when he saw three burglars enter his house. Praise to Marysville police for their Coffee with a Cop program. Praise to the Marysville-Tulalip Chamber of Commerce for its free Business Summit. Raze to the Department of Corrections officer who exposed himself to a Marysville teen. Praise to local famers for all they do, including raising pigs and alpacas and growing hazelnuts.
Real estate cooling with the fall weather
By Todd Fahlman The real estate market is open 365 days a year – yes, even on holidays – but there are cyclical trends to the marketplace. Some of those ups and downs are based on mortgage interest rates and housing availability, but some are based on season. Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying and selling. Autumn offers certain benefits to home buyers, including year-end tax breaks, pleasant weather conditions for moving and a wide selection of homes for sale.
More progress being made on MIC
By Jon Nehring A key part of the city’s long-range economic development strategy is the Arlington-Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center. This 4,000-acre site includes properties in northeast Marysville and southwest Arlington. Nearly 1,800 acres – about 44 percent of the total land area – has capacity for additional development.
Praise and raze | Arlington Times
Praise to the neighbor who helped his fellow man by calling 9-1-1 when he saw three burglars enter his house. Praise to Marysville police for their Coffee with a Cop program. Praise to the Marysville-Tulalip Chamber of Commerce for its free Business Summit. Raze to the Department of Corrections officer who exposed himself to a Marysville teen. Praise to local famers for all they do, including raising pigs and alpacas and growing hazelnuts.
We can’t be afraid to talk about race
By Jenny Smith We’ve been exploring what makes us better together in Marysville. We are a fast-growing community with lots to love but our research uncovered a fear that many of our neighbors hold. If we really are better together, what keeps us from each other? We’ve looked at gender and politics. Today, let’s look at the color of our skin. What does it mean for our life together if 77 percent of our community has white skin and 23 percent of our community are people of color?
Battling chronic absenteeism in schools
By Kathy Ehman September is an exciting time and the beginning of the school year with students and teachers coming together to learn and grow in the school environment. September is also Attendance Awareness Month as designated by the Office of Superintendent Public Instruction. Chronic absenteeism in Washington state is a major problem. Washington ranks second in chronic absenteeism in the country, just behind Alaska.
We can’t be afraid to talk about race
By Jenny Smith We’ve been exploring what makes us better together in Marysville. We are a fast-growing community with lots to love but our research uncovered a fear that many of our neighbors hold. If we really are better together, what keeps us from each other? We’ve looked at gender and politics. Today, let’s look at the color of our skin. What does it mean for our life together if 77 percent of our community has white skin and 23 percent of our community are people of color?
Battling chronic absenteeism in schools
By Kathy Ehman September is an exciting time and the beginning of the school year with students and teachers coming together to learn and grow in the school environment. September is also Attendance Awareness Month as designated by the Office of Superintendent Public Instruction. Chronic absenteeism in Washington state is a major problem. Washington ranks second in chronic absenteeism in the country, just behind Alaska.
Adults need community service, too
For a number of years, schools in Washington state have emphasized that students become involved in community service. That connection has been great not only for the kids, but for entire communities. It’s the kind of mindset we should all have. Students have helped in all types of endeavors – from working in food banks to tutoring younger kids in schools. It has helped these young people learn that giving back to a community can be rewarding.
Adults need community service, too
For a number of years, schools in Washington state have emphasized that students become involved in community service. That connection has been great not only for the kids, but for entire communities. It’s the kind of mindset we should all have. Students have helped in all types of endeavors – from working in food banks to tutoring younger kids in schools. It has helped these young people learn that giving back to a community can be rewarding.
Leaders work for students to learn trades
By David Beyer, Leonard Kelley, Jon Nehring, Nate Nehring and Barbara Tolbert For The Globe-Times As the construction industry in Snohomish County continues to boom, we are constantly hearing the same message from industry leaders: There is a workforce shortage in the skilled trades. Years of societal pressure and public policy have resulted in our youths not being encouraged to pursue the trades but rather to seek degrees in two- and four-year institutions.
No stamp of approval yet on balloting costs
OLYMPIA — Even with the postage paid, thousands of Washington voters didn’t get their ballots in on time for the August primary. Collectively, auditors rejected 17,167 ballots for the Aug. 7 election because they arrived with a postmark later than Election Day. King County led the way with 6,325 followed by Snohomish County with 2,155, based on data reported to the Secretary of State’s office. Ballots got rejected for this reason in every county.
Leaders work for students to learn trades
By David Beyer, Leonard Kelley, Jon Nehring, Nate Nehring and Barbara Tolbert For The Globe-Times As the construction industry in Snohomish County continues to boom, we are constantly hearing the same message from industry leaders: There is a workforce shortage in the skilled trades. Years of societal pressure and public policy have resulted in our youths not being encouraged to pursue the trades but rather to seek degrees in two- and four-year institutions.
No stamp of approval yet on balloting costs
OLYMPIA — Even with the postage paid, thousands of Washington voters didn’t get their ballots in on time for the August primary. Collectively, auditors rejected 17,167 ballots for the Aug. 7 election because they arrived with a postmark later than Election Day. King County led the way with 6,325 followed by Snohomish County with 2,155, based on data reported to the Secretary of State’s office. Ballots got rejected for this reason in every county.
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