Letters

Mariner owners should renovate Funko Field

The love of baseball makes people totally irrational. Win the World Series. Go, team, go. This is the feeling that I, and millions of others… Continue reading

Don’t penalize Fred Meyer for leaving; fix crime problem

The whole idea of “penalize property owners who don’t rent to a new business after a store closes” is just wrong (“Closure of Fred Meyer… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence builds bridges

As a fellow Rotarian, I have had the privilege of working alongside Anna Marie Jackson Laurence and witnessing firsthand the qualities that make her an… Continue reading

Herald endorsements unfair to candidates, readers

The attending statements of candidate endorsements by the Herald Editorial Board’s recommendation are unfair. The Herald foists its opinion on all who read these letters.… Continue reading

Mukilteo Mayor: Marine brings much to his job

Courage. Discipline. Wisdom. Real leadership isn’t loud; it’s steady. And that’s exactly what Joe Marine brings to Mukilteo. When the city’s finances were a mess… Continue reading

Forum: The facts and numbers about Mukilteo’s EMS levy measure

More than three-fourths of 911 calls are for medical emergencies. A yes vote restores the levy to 2010 levels.

Court of Appeals: Moore committed to justice, fairness

I am writing with my enthusiastic support for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore for the Court of Appeals. At a time when our… Continue reading

Snohomish mayor: Redmon has proven record of success

As someone who has served communities for decades, I know what responsible, experienced leadership looks like. Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon exemplifies it. Under her leadership,… Continue reading

City should have said something sooner about Snohomish pathway

I’d like to know why the City of Snohomish watched the homeowner build the sidewalk for three years without checking for proper permits etc., and… Continue reading

Court of Appeals: Tam Bui is a principled judge

As judges, we see every day how much dedication it takes to serve the public fairly and uphold the rule of law. Judge Tam Bui… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson has integrity, fairness

I have known Anna Marie Jackson Laurence since childhood. She has integrity, follow-through and is always fair besides being one of the kindest people you… Continue reading

Monroe Mayor: Cudaback has right intent and view of job

This house is supporting Patsy Cudaback for Monroe Mayor. She is the candidate with the authentic real world experience for the job. She is running… Continue reading

Court of Appeals: Tam Bui best choice for judge

I just read the voters pamphlet for the general election on Nov. 4, specifically the Court of Appeals Judge Division 1 District 2 Position 1… Continue reading

Everett Mayor: Murphy best fit to lead city

The election for Everett Mayor is vital to moving forward as a community. As elected leaders who represent the people of Everett, we are prioritizing… Continue reading

Dangerous to end tracking reports on hunger in U.S.

Regarding recent letters to the editor about cuts to SNAP and health care benefits and the 2024 U.S. Congress Supplemental Poverty report that almost 10… Continue reading

Stanwood seniors worried by GOP’s health care cuts

“What’s going to happen to me with these cuts to Medicaid and increases in health insurance? I’m really frightened!” These questions are being asked by… Continue reading

Everett council, Dist. 2: Rhyne delivers for district, city

My wife and I have lived in the Lowell neighborhood of Everett for the last three years and are active members of the Lowell Civic… Continue reading

Charlie Kirk was opposite of hater

We thank Nate Nehring for his recent commentary (“Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change,” The Herald, Sept. 20). In my following Charlie… Continue reading

Don’t put conditions on FEMA disaster preparation grants

As Washington braces for another season of floods and wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has quietly halted over $300 million in preparedness grants; funds… Continue reading

Humans caused climate crisis, and they can stop it

Our weather is changing before our eyes. Our planet is heating up 10 times as fast as average ice-age recovery warming and is now hotter… Continue reading