Opinion
Editorial: Lawmakers seek privilege that doesn’t exist
The potential for lawmakers’ embarrassment is no reason to withhold public records from the public.
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers’ to-do list chock-full of issues
Along with basic budget work, the Legislature must address education, safety, health care and taxes.
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Editorial: Use drug possession charge as leverage for treatment
Marysville will use a misdemeanor law to address addiction. State lawmakers should follow suit.
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Editorial: A look back at select Herald editorials for 2022
The board addressed issues including a classic book, a captured orca, Juneteenth, dams and salmon and more.
Opinion
Editorial: Yes, Virginia, The Herald will keep publishing
The newspaper will keep printing because of its subscribers and advertisers, says the Jolly Old Elf.
Opinion
Editorial: Health district retirees were owed earlier notice
The state, county and health district delayed notice regarding 65 retirees’ expiring insurance.
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Editorial: Boost funding to fight covid’s drag on students
The pandemic’s effect on learning requires a further investment to fund tutoring and support for kids.
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Editorial: Veto of Everett union ordinance offers second chance
Mayor Franklin is correct to seek further discussion regarding an ordinance that will effect union workers and residents.
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Editorial: Stanwood schools’ prompt reponse to racial slurs
The school district has taken action that includes a broader equity efforts for its students.
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Editorial: Dire nursing shortage needs range of efforts, stat!
State lawmakers have work to do, but local hospitals and nurses can work toward solutions sooner.
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Editorial: Facebook’s bluff ends hopes for local news support
A threat helped scuttle legislation to pay local newspapers for the news social media profits from.
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Editorial: Start work now to power electric vehicle future
The goal for more electric cars will require a beefed-up grid and a network of charging stations.
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Editorial: Stepped-up effort needed to reduce traffic deaths
Lawmakers, local officials and drivers, themselves, need to put more emphasis on traffic safety.
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Editorial: Using care and caring on Giving Tuesday
Donations of money and time support work of charities. The times call for wise use of your dollars.
Opinion
Editorial: Answer for environment, maritime jobs blowing in wind
Floating offshore wind farms could be a boon for maritime employers like Everett’s Dunlap Towing.
Opinion
Editorial: A big way to support small businesses, communities
Small Business Saturday is your invitation to help small businesses, their employees and your town.
Opinion
Editorial: Reduce cannabis business as target for crime
With time short, the U.S. Senate can pass an act that would limit the lure of cash from…
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Editorial: Friction provides no warmth to homeless in county
A public dispute among state agencies and local governments can only delay solutions for homelessness.
Opinion
Editorial: Drain on Social Security’s solvency isn’t easing
Unless Congress makes changes soon, benefits could be reduced by 23 percent as early as 2034.