Opinion
Saunders’ column overstates support to legalize cannabis
Debra Saunders’ recent column about the legalization of marijuana deserves some corrections (“Changes in House leadership may ease…
Opinion
Herald must do better on sports section, delivery
I write regarding the Sports Page (a very questionable title) of Dec. 10. I need help understanding why…
Opinion
Senate race in Georgia makes case for ranked-choice voting
Over 79 million dollars were spent on the Georgia runoff race between incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger…
Opinion
Is plan about privatizing Social Security?
A recent letter to the editor made a logical case for risk investment to maintain solvency for the…
Opinion
‘Dead’ trees still serve a purpose in forests
I would like to add some additional context to a recent letter to the Herald regarding why logging…
Opinion
Congress denied railroad workers right to strike
By all accounts the railways are the life blood of the nation. They are crucial in supplying fuel,…
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State should make climate part of planning agenda
As a local Washington resident who’s grown up in areas around Seattle, Snohomish, Everett and Bellingham, I’ve grown…
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Increase U.S. support of Ukraine to end Russia’s war crimes
The U.S. support of Ukraine has been justified, honorable and effective. Now that Russia has implemented war crime…
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Silver Lake’s 116th St. SE needs safety improvements
I have lived off 116th Street SE in Silver Lake for more than 20 years. It is the…
Opinion
How is ‘affordable housing’ defined? What’s the cost?
I hear in the news media just about everyday, that affordable housing is being built. Can someone tell…
Opinion
Fomer manager remembers his time at Everett Historic Theatre
I read with great interest the article on the iconic Everett Historic Theatre in Sunday’s newspaper (“At 122…
Opinion
What explains the close results in U.S. Senate race in Georgia?
I have followed the Senate race in Georgia with a mixture of amusement and apprehension.
Opinion
There won’t possibly be enough power for electric vehicles
Herald reporter Ben Watanabe missed an opportunity for a great article in his recent report (“Electric vehicles spur…
Opinion
Biden chose to free Griner rather than a Marine to get votes
President Biden has a new best-friend. Her name is Brittney Griner. We all know who she is. She…
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Herald should broaden coverage of arts, entertainment
I am sad to read of the departure of the Herald’s food writer Taylor Goebel, who did a…
Opinion
Do something to help young families
I watch my children struggle to make ends meet, with the financial pressures of energy bills, food costs…
Opinion
New Lake Stevens Costco should offer diesel fuel
I was one of those people eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Costco store in Lake Steven.…
Opinion
NAS Whidbey Growlers protecting us from China threat
China is the largest manufacturer and supplier of U.S. products.
Opinion
Compare sentences of dog-walker assailant and Jan. 6 rioters
Regarding the story about the man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole at least…
Opinion
Are Founders rolling in graves after Trump’s Constitution quote?
Regarding the story in the Dec. 5 Herald, “Both sides condemn Trump for demanding Constitution be ditched”: