Opinion
Editorial: Nursing home closures a threat to state’s elderly
Low Medicaid reimbursement rates are forcing closures and the relocation of elderly residents.
Opinion
Editorial: State, federal responsibility clearer on vaping
Greater oversight is needed of the ingredients of e-cigarette products and how they are sold.
Opinion
Editorial: Publisher’s ebook embargo a threat to libraries
Limiting Everett and Sno-Isle libraries to one ebook copy of new titles isn’t publishing.
Opinion
Editorial: Pave Mountain Loop Highway with good intentions
A new study looks at options other than asphalt paving for the highway’s 14 miles of gravel road.
Opinion
Editorial: Questions remain after voters demand $30 car tabs
With the state facing an infrastructure debt, how should we pay for the roads and transit we need?
Opinion
Editorial: Too many could throw their vote away today
There’s too much at stake — in particular I-976 — to be left to just a third of…
Opinion
Editorial: Some final thoughts on the general election
You have only a few more days to mark your ballot and return it. Not voting silences your…
Opinion
Editorial: A recap of Herald election endorsements
Grab your ballot, a pen, your voters guides and make sure your voice is heard in this election.
Opinion
Editorial: Elect Okoloko, Thompson to Superior Court bench
Appointed following retirements, both have quickly earned the support of peers in the court system.
Opinion
Where’d the Washington Post columnists go?
Because of a change in The Washington Post’s syndication contract with The Herald, several of the Post’s columnists…
Opinion
Editorial: R-88 will fairly promote racial, gender diversity
It encourages recruitment — not quotas — of underrepresented candidates for college, jobs and contracts.
Opinion
Editorial: Dunn will add to county council’s balanced skills
Megan Dunn and Anna Rohrbough each have relevant experience, but Dunn’s stand on issues recommends her.
Opinion
Editorial: Ty Trenary has sheriff’s office, jail on right path
Adam Fortney spurred a useful debate on the response to opioids and crime, but Trenary’s reforms are working.
Opinion
Editorial: Sullivan well prepared for job of county treasurer
Rob Toyer and Brian Sullivan have relevant experience, but Sullivan offers intriguing proposals.
Opinion
Editor: Fell best prepared to lead auditor’s office
Cindy Gobel and Garth Fell have skills for the post, but Fell has run county elections for 12…
Opinion
Editorial: Reelect Vogeli, Bader to Everett City Council
Liz Vogeli and Scott Bader work well with the rest of the council and pay attention to the…
Opinion
Editorial: Costs of I-976 would be too great to bear
It would gut funding for state and local road and transportation projects, and could stop ST3.
Opinion
Editorial: Marysville voters should keep Nehring as mayor
Mike Patrick’s candidacy has encouraged a good discussion, but Jon Nehring has delivered results.
Opinion
Editorial: Tolbert key to Arlington’s financial turnaround
The two-term mayor’s leadership has brought reforms and allowed the city to benefit from growth.
Opinion
Editorial: Reelect Lund to Lake Stevens School Board
Paul Lund, nearly 10 years on the board, continues to show enthusiasm for meeting students’ needs.