Letters

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

City of Snohomish: Keep incumbents for mayor, council

After attending the City of Snohomish candidate forum, I remain concerned about replacing experienced incumbents with inexperienced candidates who, with the exception of Bill Webster… Continue reading

Everett school board: Jackson Laurence serves students

Last May, Anna Marie Jackson Laurence was appointed to school board Position 3, to finish the term of a vacated seat. Laurence is now running… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Student treated unfairly

I received a mailer recently from Robin Lee regarding the Everett School Board and Jackson High School’s robotics team. I was shocked by what I… Continue reading

Compassion still exists following tragedy

I was moved and encouraged by the Oct. 3 article in the Everett Daily Herald, “Why one man raised $200K for the man who attacked… Continue reading

Rough ride for buses: Better ‘manhole’ covers needed

I am a senior citizen who frequently rides public transit. I am appalled at the state of the right-hand lane of Highway 99, which is… Continue reading

Court of Appeals: Moore an experienced, knowledgeable judge

Our former partner, Superior Court Judge Karen Moore, is running for election to the Court of Appeals, Division I, this November. Karen has extensive experience… Continue reading

Edmonds sewage plant isn’t working as was promised

The Herald should revisit its article from this spring on Edmonds’ Waste Water Treatment Plant (“Edmonds launches technology to destory PFAS,” The Herald, April 18).… Continue reading

Hegseth fitness speech: What of commander in chief?

Is it only me or are there more viewers and readers who wonder if Defense (War) Secretary Pete Hegseth’s requirement to all military members, including… Continue reading

County sheriff has balance right on use of police pursuits

The article by The Herald’s Jenna Millikan regarding police pursuits was well written in my opinion (“Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance… Continue reading

SNAP’s aid should be restored

Thanks for the articles explaining the cost of the Big, not so beautiful Bill, that increases hunger and cuts health care for thousands in our… Continue reading

ICE arrests based on race, language are un-American

ICE raids are a common feature of American life. So, what if I were outside a Home Depot and masked ICE agents poured from a… Continue reading

Jan. 6 Capitol riot doesn’t count as “political violence”?

Political violence No mention of Jan. 6 Capitol riot? Isn’t it macabre and bizarre to hear condemnation of political violence from a man who instigated… Continue reading

Where are the officials who serve constituents?

I was just wondering why while the MAGA type politicians get further and further to the right, while the Democrats seem to match them by… Continue reading