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In our view / Plastic grocery bags
Follow Hawaiians' wisdom

With Honolulu County approving a ban on plastic grocery bags last week, Hawaii will become the first state in the U.S. to ban non-recyclable paper bags and non-biodegradable p... [Read the editorial]

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In our view / Whooping cough epidemic
Do your part; get vaccinated May 17

In our view / Technology: Smart phones, silly pitches May 16

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LETTERS

The Buzz: Put the column on comics page

Skykomish River: Upgrade existing facilities instead

Everett council: Candidate filing a matter of timing

Federal budget: Adults recognize taxes are needed

Skykomish River: How much protest will it take?

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Columnists

Charles Krauthammer

Gay marriage: Empathy or right? May 18

Eugene Robinson: Disco Queen and Go-Go King May 17

Debra J. Saunders: O brave new world that has such Romneys in it May 17

Dana Milbank: Rand Paul's cynical budget May 17

Froma Harrop: Grief is not an illness; it's part of being human May 17
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Commentary highlights

A thirst we must quench: Protected against fire, overgrown forests steal vital water

Build a better future: As economy recovers, what our state must do

The seeds of a better city: Cleanup shows commitment to civic pride in Marysville

The drawing board: Secret Service and other hot topics in editorial cartoons

Herald Editorial Board

• Bob Bolerjack, Opinion Editor: bolerjack@heraldnet.com

• Carol MacPherson, Editorial Writer: cmacpherson@heraldnet.com

• Kim Heltne, Assistant to the Publisher: heltne@heraldnet.com

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