Letters

Federal budget cuts require us to help neighbors

We, as a community, have an opportunity now. We know, that the president, is going to expend great effort to reduce the budgetary deficit, which… Continue reading

Honor veterans for their dedication on Nov. 11

Nov. 11 is a very special day in America. It is the day we celebrate our wonderful veterans! I want to take this opportunity to… Continue reading

How will CT’s Gold Line cope with traffic?

In theory Community Transit’s Gold Line sounds great, an express way for travelers using the bus system to have a speedier option to get to… Continue reading

Would B&W photos in The Herald save any money over color?

I’ve always enjoyed the color photos accompanying articles in The Herald newspaper, especially those showing our wonderful Pacific Northwest. However, some pictures seem to have… Continue reading

Democracy is worth staying, fighting for

In response to a recent letter to the editor suggesting we offer money and a plane ticket to those who do not like living in… Continue reading

Issue of Epstein files hasn’t gone away for Trump

I really don’t care about your politics but I’m really concerned that so many on the right believe that anything that anyone says that’s critical… Continue reading

Thanks for in-depth reporting on federal access to Flock camera data

I wanted to send my thanks to you for your story on Flock cameras (“Records: Feds accessed Flock camera info thousands of times in Snohomish… Continue reading

Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?

Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of the U.S. government. Are specific people or groups 50 percent responsible, 33 percent… Continue reading

Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention to Trumpian acts about which many already know. Donald Trump and his appointees… Continue reading

Trump-hating editorial cartoons are getting old

I realize these are “opinion” cartoons but why does every single cartoon have to be all about how much some hate Trump? Maybe they think… Continue reading

Better uses for $300 million than ballroom

A true president would have compassion for the people he promised to serve. Instead of building a $300 million ball room he could have built… Continue reading

Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments

I urge everyone I know to support local news outlets such as The Herald, where I’m sure the staff does its best with the few… Continue reading

Congress, others shouldn’t be paid during shutdowns

From now on (retroactively to the latest) with every national congressional shutdown, every member of Congress, every member of the judiciary, and every member of… Continue reading

Trump using shutdown to his own ends

President Trump orchestrated an impasse that has resulted in the government shutdown that he is using to his own ends. Earlier in the year he… Continue reading

Why has GOP remained silent in face of shutdown?

So, let’s get this straight: We are currently in a government shutdown, federal employees continue to lose their jobs at the whim of President Trump,… Continue reading

State initiatives: Treat signature gatherers with respect

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens the power to propose laws and hold government accountable, a right that should never depend on politics or fear. Recent… Continue reading

‘No sit, no lie’ ordinance hasn’t solved anything in Everett

Everett’s “no sit, no lie” buffer zone ordinance was intended to address public safety concerns, but after two years of implementation, we must ask if… Continue reading

Salmon, orca need healthy Columbia, Snake rivers

A recent commentary (“Scuttling Columbia Basin pact ignores peril to salmon,” The Herald, Oct. 18) scrupulously explains multiple reasons why there is an ever-expanding, enthusiastic… Continue reading

Why are cities seeking more growth and traffic?

The candidates running for office keep telling us we need more growth. And we need to solve our traffic problems. Why do we need more… Continue reading

State’s highway maintenance still on ‘glidepath to failure’

Thank you for reprinting Jerry Cornfield’s article from the Washington State Standard on our state’s failure to keep up with basic road maintenance (“’Early stages… Continue reading