Opinion
Everett bike lanes important part of transportation system
I disagree with a recent letter to the editor criticizing bike lanes on Madison Street in Everett (“Madison…
Opinion
Time to end Trump’s attacks on elections
In all my 88 years, never did I think I’d see fellow Americans acting like the election deniers…
Opinion
Why won’t Congress fix Social Security’s solvency?
The Herald’s editorial about the impending depletion of Social Security funds was well-written, necessary and maddening (“Drain on…
Opinion
Time remains to restore Child Tax Credit to fight childhood poverty
Thanks to Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson for explaining House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s efforts and “legislative triumphs” over…
Opinion
Why should Everett taxpayers foot bill for bike lanes?
So, despite the fact that very few residents of Madison Street wanted, or will ever use, bike lanes,…
Opinion
What I saw differs from report on Seattle’s 2020 protest
I’m responding to the article, “Review slams Seattle police response to 2020 protest zone.” To use the modern…
Opinion
Commentary on nursing shortage explained problem well
At my age I am grateful to have good insurance (too many do not), fantastic doctors, top-drawer clinics,…
Opinion
Respect Everett Historical Commission’s vote to save house
On Oct. 2 the Everett Historical Commission voted 8-0 to deny the demolition of an historic home at…
Opinion
Proposed grocery merger would affect all communities
Many still do not grasp the size of and implications of this this merger between two grocery behemoths.…
Opinion
Exposure to toxic chemicals at Boeing result of rollback of regulations
So are you surprised that Boeing completely ignored their own doctor’s warning about the danger of exposure to…
Opinion
Don’t have to pass state bar exam to practice law
A reader in a recent letter to the editor asserted that there are circumstances where a law-trained person…
Opinion
Thanks to the PUD crews for work to restore power after storm
I want to thank all of Snohomish County PUD’s workers after the windstorm that hit recently. They immediately…
Opinion
Election shows U.S. politics similar to Canadian system
American partisan politics are not unlike those of Canada. For example, one party having control over Canada’s House…
Opinion
Election ploy lowered Democrats to GOP’s level
Megan McArdle’s column in the Nov. 10 Herald rightfully criticized the Democrats for boosting the chances of MAGA…
Opinion
This is what Democrats voted for in state
The people of Democratic-controlled Washington state have spoken.
Opinion
Democrats held off expected red wave
My face is beginning to hurt from smiling. No, we didn’t win it all, but there was no…
Opinion
Why does campaign rhetoric put emphasis on ‘fighting’?
It’s election time again, and from all sides we were barraged by people who ask for our votes…
Opinion
Thank lawmakers for supporting WA Cares Fund
In response to a recent letter attacking state Sen. John Lovick and state Rep. April Berg, I urge…
Opinion
Thanks to Lake Stevens voters for support of TBD levy
We want to thank the community for its support of the Lake Stevens’ Transportation Benefit District ballot measure…
Opinion
Where’s the outrage over racist taunts at football game?
Really? A week after the Stanwood football players, and the students’ section hurled racist remarks at the players,…