Nicola Smith
Mayor, City of Lynnwood

"Local and trusted news sources are so important to our daily lives. Mainstream media outlets show us what is happening across our nation and our world, but rarely do they thoroughly inform us of what’s happening right here in our own communities. The Daily Herald connects all corners of Snohomish County, sharing with readers news stories and highlights of critical issues, major events, city happenings, politics, sports, and special events and celebrations. It is so critically important that our residents are informed and in-touch with what is happening in their own backyard, neighborhood, and community. Please join us in supporting local journalism."

Emmett Heath
Community Transit, CEO

"Independent journalism plays an important role in our community. Access to accurate and balanced local reporting is vital to ensuring we all remain informed of the news that impacts our lives and our community. The Herald is a trusted source of information in Snohomish County. It is the staff’s commitment to objective reporting, and their understanding of the local community and the people who live here that makes them such a valuable resource."

Larry Hanson
Publisher Emeritus, The Daily Herald

"As a lifelong resident of Snohomish County – and a product of the Everett public schools, Everett Community College and the University of Washington, followed by a 45-year career at The Daily Herald – it is safe to say that The Herald has been an important part of my life. As a community volunteer and leader for over 60 years, I have had the opportunity to see the importance and impact of The Herald from many vantage points. From The Herald’s first edition in February 1901 to today it has been committed to informing its readers about all aspects of their communities. That’s a big responsibility. And I can assure you that they have always taken that responsibility seriously. I am especially proud of today’s Herald and its leadership, given the challenge of the Internet Age and a struggling economy. I see it every day as I read my newspaper: They are investing in our communities and are committed to going beyond the headlines and regular coverage with in-depth stories and investigative reporting of people and events that are important to our communities and our way of life. I encourage you to get behind The Herald so they can continue to be a successful, vital voice."

Pam Daniels
Board Member, Dawson Place

"Like many, I get my national and regional news from TV; however, my most valuable resource is The Daily Herald. It provides me with more detailed articles on current issues, as well as LOCAL news, community information and events in my own backyard! My pride in Snohomish County includes The Herald. I trust its integrity and uncompromised reporting. A morning without coffee and the Herald feels incomplete and unprepared for the day!"

Vicci Hilty
Executive Director, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

"Local news is vitally important in a healthy, caring and thoughtful community. Maintaining key informational sources like The Daily Herald, provides timely details needed to assist in making decisions while encouraging deep thought on multiple topics. Additionally, it makes for exciting and passionate conversation in regard to issues that surround us daily. Integrity, truth and honest opinion are touchstones for a strong community and are much needed as we continue to move forward in a challenging world. I support local news."

Jon Nehring
Mayor, City of Marysville

"Residents of Marysville and throughout Snohomish County are fortunate to have The Daily Herald as a quality news source. In recent years we have seen newspapers fold across the country, leaving many communities – especially smaller ones outside of major cities – without news coverage. I appreciate that Herald reporters are members of our communities who demonstrate care and passion in their important work. That includes reporting on local government actions and issues close to home. In our system of checks and balances, journalism truly is the Fourth Estate. I support The Daily Herald."

Dave Somers
Snohomish County Executive

"Effective, efficient, and accountable government requires free and independent local news agencies that inform the public about what we do and why we do it. The Daily Herald is just such an organization, priceless to our community, and serving an essential role of reporting every day on local issues and events. It is the day-to-day scrutiny of government actions that provides a necessary ingredient of our democracy— transparency—and keeps us accountable to the public. Without the Daily Herald, Snohomish County would be diminished. I urge everyone to subscribe to the Herald. They need your support to continue providing us access to information and coverage of all things Snohomish County. The Herald is an essential part of our county and our shared future."

Reid Shockey
AICP, Shockey Planning Group

"Before I face the world each morning, it’s comforting to touch my community first. The Herald provides the connection. The challenges of 2020 are mellowed quite a bit when I read about students winning honors, friends celebrating special days, important news happening locally. I face the day prepared. Thank you, Daily Herald."

Julio Cortes
Senior Communications Officer, City of Everett

"Now more than ever, having timely and accurate information is important for everyone. Local journalism is a vital part of any community and not only informs but brings people together for discussion and action on relevant issues. The Everett Herald is a key part of our community."

Barbara Tolbert
Mayor, City of Arlington

"At this time in our history when information comes to us from many directions, placing our trust carefully is very important. Local journalism, reported by local people whom we know and who know our community, can be that trusted source. The Daily Herald knows our community and dedicates its staff to exploring real issues that affect our lives. The best solutions to issues in the community are discovered when citizens, businesses, nonprofit organizations and government are collaborating."

Lisa Lefeber
CEO, Port of Everett

"Now, more than ever before, having a trusted news source to rely on for truthful, timely and factual information is critical in helping our community navigate the daily information overload we face in today’s digital age. I value the efforts of The Daily Herald and its reporters to strive toward accurate and balanced coverage of community happenings."

Dr. Amit B. Singh
Edmonds College President

"The Daily Herald has been a trusted news source for more than 100 years. Despite challenges faced by the journalism industry, the Herald continues to be our area’s go-to source for reliable and timely news – which is now more important than ever. Local journalism plays a vital role in keeping our communities informed, and Herald journalists are at the forefront of reporting on what’s happening in our region. The Herald is also a trusted community partner that provides exceptional coverage of our local schools. Support of local news gathered by local journalists will remain critical as our region continues to grow both economically and in population. Please join me in supporting The Daily Herald."

Kim Williams
CEO, Providence Health & Services NW

"We are proud to partner with The Daily Herald to communicate wellness and health-related news as we strive to improve the health of Snohomish County."

Randy Bolerjack
Washington State University Everett

"Today, our younger generations are clearly the ones changing the world. We see elements of that change on social media, but Facebook is not a news source. To affect our communities, we need trusted news sources, and trusted local journalists, just like those at The Daily Herald. Subscribe today."

Ed Petersen
Chief Strategic Officer, Housing Hope

"Every morning since 1980, The Daily Herald has awaited me on the front porch. With coffee in hand, I start my day with stories of civic engagement. I learn the latest in local and world events and get challenged by commentary from the opinion page. My day is energized by the idea that my local newspaper offers an opportunity to think critically. I’m thankful to have this resource at my doorstep, welcoming me daily to a new civic-minded adventure. "

Steve McGraw
CEO, Homage

"We are in a time of partisan politics at a crescendo in our country, of the coronavirus changing how we work, consume, play, and communicate, and a time of public outcry about police brutality and racism in America. This is an unprecedented time of pressures to fear the “other” with an all too often response to seek information that fits and reinforces our own view of the world. As a result, we can too easily get surrounded by information that reinforces our personal views and keeps us in our comfort zone. We have heard from others that times like these threaten the foundations of a democratic society. Our founding fathers understanding the oppression of free speech in Europe, wrote the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution of the critical need for a free press. A free press and professional journalism seeks and refects our world through objective eyes so we as citizens can form clearer understanding even if it pushes us outside our comfort zone. There is no democracy without a free press and dedicated journalism. As the saying goes, “all news is local”. Democracy lives and breathes at the local level. You cannot have one without the other. Supporting truthful journalism at the local level, for us with the Daily Herald, is a must not an option. As citizens and consumers we have a duty to support local journalism. Please do so in the truly American robust way as a donor, as a consumer, and as an advertiser. I do."

Bob Drewel
Senior Advisor, Washington State University

"The Daily Herald journalists make us a better community. Caring and active citizens trust the Herald to provide timely facts on the issues we face, which are necessary for solid decision making. Readers need not always agree with what is being said, but know that it is accurate and compelling. News gathered and delivered by local journalists who are our neighbors has a special distinction of trust. Democracy depends on informed citizens. I depend on The Daily Herald."

Nate Nehring
Councilman, Dist. 1, Snohomish County Council

"The Daily Herald provides critical, in-depth reporting which allows for the public to follow and participate in what is happening in their local community. I have been very impressed by the fair and objective reporting from The Daily Herald. Their journalists seek to inform the public and foster community engagement in a way which benefits us all. Without this coverage, I believe there would be a gap between key decisions which are made and the voice of the public in holding those decision-makers accountable. The Daily Herald helps to bridge that gap. I depend on The Daily Herald."

Amy Drewel
Principal/Owner Mosaic Insurance Alliance, LLC

"For communities to be resilient and overcome adversity – so that they may thrive – they need timely, local and accurate information. The Herald does that and so much more. Local journalism is most often the best journalism. I cannot imagine Snohomish County without The Herald "