Opinion
Editorial: Franz’s efforts will assure healthier forestlands
Hiliary Franz, as public lands chief, has led notable gains in forest health and fire prevention.
Opinion
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
Opinion
Editorial: With McCarthy, Auditor’s Office now able watchdog
Pat McCarthy has restored morale and overseen efforts that provide greater access to audit findings.
Opinion
Editorial: Keep Wyman as defender of state’s election system
Kim Wyman, a Republican, has helped expand access to voting and improved election security.
Opinion
Editorial: Everett 2021 budget seeks something more than cuts
Next year will be different but will allow residents to judge the services and facilities they want.
Opinion
Editorial: Sound Transit should keep to Everett timetable
The pandemic has cut revenue, but the crisis presents an economic opportunity to make a complete Link.
Opinion
Editorial: Libraries ready to help with online learning, more
Even though buildings remain closed, both library systems are working to offer a range of services.
Opinion
Editorial: Everett council should accept $6M to hire police
The federal grant is flexible enough to give the city the option to hire officers as it is…
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
Opinion
Editorial: Masks, distance drive down infections; keep at it
Wearing masks and social distancing are moving the needle on Covid infections. But we’re not there yet.
Opinion
Editorial: No fair this year, but here’s a fair way to help
A food drive is scheduled for Thursday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds parking lot.
Opinion
Editorial: Honor 100 years of suffrage with your ballot
Women’s right to vote was recognized 100 years ago; we need to use the ballots women fought for.
Opinion
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
Opinion
Editorial: Protect U.S. Postal Service’s role in our elections
Recent cost-cutting measures have slowed delivery in the weeks before the November election.
Opinion
Editorial: Court order a threat to law that protects press
Seattle news outlets have been ordered to turn over photos and video to police; it’s a dangerous move.
Opinion
Editorial: Debate regarding Snake River dams is far from over
If we are to avoid the extinction of salmon runs and orcas, talks regarding the dams should continue.
Opinion
Editorial: Release of weekly list of deaths should resume
The county health district no longer provides the list to The Herald; but it’s misinterpreting the law.
Opinion
Editorial: Tax credit proposal would aid local journalism
Bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House would offer tax credits to advertisers and subscribers.
Opinion
Editorial: Wishful thinking useless against virus, recession
Concrete steps — by Congress and ourselves — are necessary to protect our health and the economy.
Opinion
Editorial: A recap of The Herald’s primary endorsements
Make sure your vote counts by returning or mailing your ballot before Aug. 4