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Comment: Congress has bill to protect kids online; make it law

Despite its reputation, Congress has worked across the aisle on an effective act to rein in social media.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, June 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Journalism vital to community, keep The Herald robust

The Daily Herald has served the many needs of the community. It must remain as a strong presence.

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Community needs local sports stories; Herald should keep staff

My name is Dick Abrams and as a former high school football coach and athletic director in Snohomish…

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Layoffs chipping away at local journalism, democracy

Recent layoffs at the Herald are dishonorable and heartbreaking. Carpenter Media bought this reputable paper just to gut…

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Herald’s layoffs won’t make newspaper profitable

As a resident of Snohomish County for most of my life, I am horrified by the bad faith…

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Herald doesn’t deserve to be bled dry

Newspapers need journalists, communities need newspapers, and democracy needs an independent press to thrive. As a long-time subscriber…

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Cuts to newspapers, staffs a great loss for all

So, there was a day we used to care about what happened at city council meetings, county commissioner…

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Herald owners don’t realize what’s being cut

I am a longtime reader of the Everett Herald and a lifelong Snohomish County resident. I am disheartened…

June 22, 2024: The Warning Label

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, June 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Schools banning cellphones; wha’ts not to like?

Parents can still make the call on whether kids have cellphones. Schools can decide their use in school.

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Saunders: Biden should stop with Trump bleach-injection fable

The story requires some context, but Trump did not call for people to inject bleach to cure covid.

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Comment: Court’s bump stock ruling reflects its MAGA direction

Continuing its conservative activism, the majority turned to the dictionary to legalize machine guns.

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Readers will notice the loss of Herald staff in newspaper

My deepest sympathies for The Herald’s newsroom staff regarding the pending layoffs. As a subscriber I look forward…

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Herald layoffs mark sad day for local journalism

I did not subscribe to The Herald to support a company from Alabama that lays off a great…

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Thanks for doing the math to determine Herald Athletic Cup

I read with pleasure the article about high school sports and the Herald Athletic Cup (“2023-34 Herald Athletic…

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How can Herald continue with much smaller staff?

I am stunned by the news in Thursday’s Herald regarding the significant cuts to newsroom staff. Although I…

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Layoffs of Herald employees shameful treatment

I read the online article about the layoffs of Herald newsroom employees. I went back later to read…

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Herald has helped hold community together

Regarding the pending layoffs of Herald newsroom staff, this is a sad day.

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Robust staffing of Herald newsroom is necessary

I’m writing today to express my disappointment in the recent layoffs of Daily Herald employees that will cut…