Opinion
Were things really ‘great’ in earlier decades?
I wonder what era the “Make America Great Again” advocates are referring to. Nobody would care to live…
Opinion
Could more talks have averted Russian invasion?
I watched in horror reports of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. This was not just the previously…
Opinion
Snohomish Mayor is making changes she is allowed to make
The City of Snohomish’s former mayor, John Kartak has taken to social media and the press, making ill-timed…
Opinion
Restore federal Child Tax Credit to save kids from poverty
A recent article (“For homeless parents, search for housing is long and traumatic,” The Herald, Feb. 20) is…
Opinion
Edmonds ‘streateries’ fees unfair to local business
I love shopping and dining in Edmonds and have always wanted to live there, until now. It’s shocking…
Opinion
Why is GOP largely silent on Trump’s praise of Putin?
I’ve been a severe critic of Donald Trump since the man first decided to run for president, but…
Opinion
State dental association opposed to dental therapists
Bracken Killpack’s recent guest commentary gets facts wrong and invents conspiracy theories (“Policy debates needs sunshine, not corporate…
Opinion
Is Biden’s pick for Supreme Court the best available?
Here is the unpleasent reality of why President Joe Biden is not nominating “the best available” person to…
Opinion
Data privacy bills favor tech companies over people
Imagine not being allowed to lock the doors to your home and having to wait until someone has…
Opinion
Legislation offers solutions to siting solar panels
A bipartisan, solar-energy legislative proposal deserves strong support. With the need for clean energy becoming more apparent and…
Opinion
Balloon releases are littering and harmful to wildlife
Regarding a recent Herald photo of balloons released as a remembrance at Lake Stevens; when will the media…
Opinion
City of Snohomish needs more affordable homes
Thanks to Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon and the City Council for their acceptance of a citizens’ committee planning…
Opinion
Happy that Village Theater productions back in Everett
I am so happy to see the return of live theater in Everett! Village Theatre’s “Songs for a…
Opinion
Too many in county are unvaccinated to end mask use
A few thoughts on removing the mask mandates (“Cued by CDC, Inslee moves up end of mask mandate…
Opinion
Ukrainian freedom worth higher cost of gas
Many are rightly bewildered at some of the responses we’re hearing from across the country to Russian President…
Opinion
County Council should adopt urban tree policy
We’re at a crossroads in our county where growth can overwhelm our natural systems. The Snohomish County Council…
Opinion
Snohomish City Council shouldn’t give developers tax breaks
Snohomish city government is awash with money from local, state and federal taxpayers. It hands over money left…
Opinion
Would school levies pass if we knew the costs ahead of vote?
We have all just received our new property tax statements. I’m wondering if you were surprised as I…
Opinion
Herald needs to assign reporter to arts, entertainment news
As an artistic director for a small theatre company, I am one of three in its leadership who…
Opinion
Were covid measures worse than disease?
Finally, there are cracks in the wall on the covid front! Masking is falling to the wayside. Naturally…