Opinion
Be wary of Russia’s retreat in Ukraine
This is Russia’s oldest trick: They retreat in the end of summer. The enemy, Ukraine this time, follows…
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Just too many cats and dogs for vets to serve
Two years ago, this retired nurse went to work in a veterinarian clinic just for the pure joy…
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County council job too demanding to split with legislative job
I am shocked that there is a possibility that two Snohomish County council members could serve on the…
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Carin Chase best choice to fill county council vacancy
The Salish Sea Chapter of the Federation of Democratic Women is proud to recommend the appointment of Carin…
Opinion
State that opposes abortion but not death penalty is not pro-life
Currently 17 of the 21 states with highly restrictive or near total bans on abortion have the death…
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Quiz Republican candidates on Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack
It is time for every candidate running for state or federal office to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021,…
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Veterinary care difficult to find
I am new to this country, recently having moved here from Greece. There are nearly no veterinary services…
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10th LD, Pos. 1: Shavers best choice for all in district
Clyde Shavers, running for Position 1 in the 10th Legislative District, has my vote. I look for a…
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Was county’s grant for Marysville sports fair use of fund?
The Herald recently reported that the Marysville community will be given money from Snohomish County to help finance…
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Keep you cats in at night, safe from coyotes
Recently, our beloved cat was killed by coyotes. When we found his remains we were horrified. After talking…
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Equating Biden, Hitler in online editorial cartoon reprehensible
I understand that The Herald is a pretty conservative paper, but I read it every day online as…
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10th LD, Pos. 1: Shavers will protect women’s health care
I am a registered nurse, working years at Providence Hospital in Everett in labor and delivery. There is…
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Inflation, border are what matters to most voters
The author of a recent diatribe letter to the editor relies on The Hartman Report. Who is Thom…
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MAGA Republicans are voting against their own interests
When will the Make America Great Again supporters realize that Donald Trump and the Republicans are treating them…
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Why many Democrats win in Washington state
It’s interesting to me that so many Republican voters in this state can’t understand why Democrats win almost…
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Trump’s agenda: Warning: Letter contains sarcasm
I join in with the ad hominem attacks on Donald Trump. He is from Queens and, even worse,…
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Sid Schwab backs his statements with citations, facts
Sid Schwab’s column each Friday is my favorite. He is highly intelligent, very well spoken, and backs-up his…
Opinion
Why are letters to the editor missing on some days?
I have started my mornings with The Herald (and a mug of coffee) for decades. I want the…
Opinion
Navy League has overstated its case for NAS Whidbey Growlers
The Navy League has widely propagandized its rosy notions about the EA-18G Growlers stationed at Naval Air Station…