http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial Editorial RSS Feed http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-07_governor__where_is_the_funding_for_u_s__2_in_your_transportation_proposal It was Sept. 11, 2007, when Gov. Chris Gregoire came to Snohomish County to see firsthand the problems on U.S. Highway 2 that contributed to more than 45 deaths within seven years between Snohomish and Stevens Pass. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-07_governor__where_is_the_funding_for_u_s__2_in_your_transportation_proposal http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-31_what_s_in_your_medicine_cabinet_ JOURNAL | EDITORIAL http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-31_what_s_in_your_medicine_cabinet_ http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-23_snow_wimps_are_we__i_don_t_think_so http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-23_snow_wimps_are_we__i_don_t_think_so http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-10_legislature_forced_to_fund_education_and_meet_constitutional_duties JOURNAL | EDITORIAL http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-10_legislature_forced_to_fund_education_and_meet_constitutional_duties http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-28_a_new_year_brings_on_new_resolutions Why does it take the turn of the calendar to get us to make new goals and to get motivated for a better year than the last? http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-28_a_new_year_brings_on_new_resolutions http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-20_tis_the_season_of_giving__not_griping It never ceases to amaze me how big the hearts of those living in this community can be. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-20_tis_the_season_of_giving__not_griping http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-29_team_sports_can_bring_out_the_best_in_a_community After having the opportunity to be among the first of what could possibly be millions of people, to see the MTV documentary “Berzerker” about the daily trials and victories of the Lake Stevens wrestling team and watching our football team work incredibly hard each and every day in an effort to become state champs, I’m incredibly inspired by those kids and their coaches. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-29_team_sports_can_bring_out_the_best_in_a_community http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-21_sit_back__relax_and_enjoy_your_thanksgiving http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-21_sit_back__relax_and_enjoy_your_thanksgiving http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-15_penn_state_scandal_reminds_us_of_our_ethical_responsibilities “Success with Honor” is the motto of Penn State’s athletic program, unfortunately those words were not taken to heart by the football coaching staff or even the school’s president over the last 15 years. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-15_penn_state_scandal_reminds_us_of_our_ethical_responsibilities http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-31_lake_stevens_neighbors_suffered_great_tragedies Teens inspire those around them http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-31_lake_stevens_neighbors_suffered_great_tragedies http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-24_sticker_shock_at_the_grocery_store With online bill paying and direct deposit, going to the mailbox everyday is not something that I do. It seems that opening up the mailbox twice a week is plenty these days. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-24_sticker_shock_at_the_grocery_store http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-03_be_careful_what_you_post_to_facebook_and_twitter JOURNAL | EDITORIAL http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-03_be_careful_what_you_post_to_facebook_and_twitter http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-27_a_community_that_works_together_for_the_greater_good JOURNAL | EDITORIAL http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-27_a_community_that_works_together_for_the_greater_good http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-06_a_decade_later__remembering_9_11 “Turn on your television,” she said on the phone early that morning. “You will not believe this! It’s the most horrifying thing I think I’ve ever seen!” http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-06_a_decade_later__remembering_9_11 http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-01_tax_revenue_increased_in_washington_state__so_why_can_t_we_get_out_of_debt_ The Washington State Department of Revenue announced last week that the property tax revenue increased four percent to $9.2 billion in 2011. While this is great news for our government’s pocketbook, I am a little perplexed. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-01_tax_revenue_increased_in_washington_state__so_why_can_t_we_get_out_of_debt_ http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-26_aquafest_is_coming_ Let’s cross our fingers for beautiful weather this weekend as the 51st annual Aquafest moves into full swing. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-26_aquafest_is_coming_ http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-18_should_obese_children_be_taken_from_their_parents_ Last week an article was published in an accredited medical journal where two doctors stated that seriously obese children should be taken from their parents and placed into foster care. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-18_should_obese_children_be_taken_from_their_parents_ http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-12_who_s_to_blame_for_casey_anthony_going_free The whole world seems to be enthralled with the Casey Anthony verdict of not guilty. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-12_who_s_to_blame_for_casey_anthony_going_free http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-06_economic_downfall_affects_children_too I watched an excerpt from CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, June 26 and was saddened to see the effects that the tanking economy has had on the children in this country. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-06_economic_downfall_affects_children_too http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-20_weiner_scandal_brings_out_more_unnecessary_government_spending Favre, Woods, Schwarzenegger and now Weiner have all become names synonymous with sex scandals. http://lakestevensjournal.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-20_weiner_scandal_brings_out_more_unnecessary_government_spending