Letters

Lack of maternal health care raises risks of deadly sepsis

In today’s contentious climate, we often hear political debates about maternal health…

 

Trump’s stance on abortion isn’t moderate; it’s dangerous

Voters deserve to know the facts and the truth about what will…

 

Vote against I-2117 to keep best tool to protect climate

We voters will be offered the opportunity to repeal Washington state’s Climate…

 

What we’re doing isn’t working to fix homelessness

Obviously providing for the homeless is a troubled effort. Way too much money spent with too little success. Housing the homeless is difficult, but keeping… Continue reading

Students need basic financial literacy skills in today’s world

I was disappointed to read that the bill requiring financial literacy education in schools failed (“Legislature has its own production of ‘The Holdovers,’” The Herald,… Continue reading

Threat from Christian nationalism is real

A recent letter to the editor regarding Herald Columnist Tom Burke’s column “ignorant and vitriolic” should not go unanswered. The writers says there “could be”… Continue reading

Daylight saving time offers more light later in evening

What a wonderful time of year, daylight saving time has started. Now retired with more time flexibility I still love it. When I was working… Continue reading

Is Trump who Christians wand to follow?

Regarding a recent letter to the editor downplaying concerns about Christian nationalism; what Christian values does Donald Trump exhibit? Sue Rewak Mukilteo… Continue reading

Clark Park gazebo just lastest loss of Everett history

Getting rid of the gazebo at Clark Park, what a shame (“’Too much Everett to throw away’? Gazebo’s impending end stirs emotions,” The Herald, Feb.… Continue reading

Enough with the twice-yearly time change

Changing clocks twice a year makes no sense. Time is time. I’m taking a stand by leaving my sundial alone from now on. Christian Saether… Continue reading

Kroger. Albertsons merger won’t lower grocery prices

In response to a recent article on the Federal Trade Commission’s action on the merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains, I agree it would… Continue reading

Columbia Basin pact carries on work of Billy Frank Jr.

In the recent editorial (“Two works in progress to save Columbia Basin salmon,” The Herald, Feb. 29), thank you for bringing to light the ever-present… Continue reading

Littering fines need more signs

I live in south Everett and I walk as much as I can, and one of my walks takes me from Cascade View neighborhood through… Continue reading

Which side is defending democracy?

I was checking out the daily editorial cartoons on HeraldNet.com this morning and one stuck out because it mentioned a weaponized justice system. This expression… Continue reading

Is support for Trump based on Bible?

The column by Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne in a recent Herald, “Using the Bible to fully guide our priorities,” inspired me in church today.… Continue reading

Lawmakers missed chance with free tuition bill to help many

As the 2024 session comes to an end, the state Legislature missed an opportunity to pass free community college policy. Nineteen other states within the… Continue reading

Why does Everett’s State of City address have sponsors, tickets?

As a resident of Everett, I took interest in the advertisement for the Everett Mayor’s State of the City address. Clicking on the ad I… Continue reading

Agreement can reverse damage to salmon caused by dams

It is satisfying to see the attention given to tribal fishing rights and commitments made by the U.S. government in treaties that cannot be ignored,… Continue reading

Universal health care bill again ignored by state lawmakers

I have to say that I am utterly appalled that our state legislators would focus on trying to make “The Evergreen State” the official nickname… Continue reading

Volunteering offers a path toward seeing results

It’s very impressive that a high school junior is aware of the “numerous benefits of volunteering” (‘Looking for a late resolution? Consider serving as a… Continue reading