Opinion
Did partisan rhetoric backfire on Snohomish city candidates?
Something interesting happened recently in the city of Snohomish mayoral and city council races. While Democrats performed well…
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Welch column unfairly targeted transgender girls
When Todd Welch was first brought on as a regular columnist for The Herald, he promised to be…
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What if a president abused executive powers?
I hear by the news that Learning Resources Inc. v Trump has been argued recently before the Supreme…
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A state income tax is fair and can fund our needs
The constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting spending is maddening.
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Thanks to Mukilteo voters for their support of EMS levy
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for their support of the Emergency…
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Recalling the bravery of nation’s first veterans
In the year 1768 there were a lot of Americans involved with the military arts. The other colonists…
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Praise for both candidates in County Council race
Sam Low earned my vote for Snohomish County Council Position 5 because he exemplifies what effective public service…
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So much ‘winning’ in Trump’s first eight months
So. Eight months into the second Trump administration, the government has been shut down for a record length…
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Honor veterans for their dedication on Nov. 11
Nov. 11 is a very special day in America. It is the day we celebrate our wonderful veterans!
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Federal budget cuts require us to help neighbors
We, as a community, have an opportunity now. We know, that the president, is going to expend great…
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How will CT’s Gold Line cope with traffic?
In theory Community Transit’s Gold Line sounds great, an express way for travelers using the bus system to…
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Would B&W photos in The Herald save any money over color?
I’ve always enjoyed the color photos accompanying articles in The Herald newspaper, especially those showing our wonderful Pacific…
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Thanks for in-depth reporting on federal access to Flock camera data
I wanted to send my thanks to you for your story on Flock cameras (“Records: Feds accessed Flock…
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Democracy is worth staying, fighting for
In response to a recent letter to the editor suggesting we offer money and a plane ticket to…
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Issue of Epstein files hasn’t gone away for Trump
I really don’t care about your politics but I’m really concerned that so many on the right believe…
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Trump-hating editorial cartoons are getting old
I realize these are “opinion” cartoons but why does every single cartoon have to be all about how…
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Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?
Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of the U.S. government. Are specific people…
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Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA
In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention to Trumpian acts about which many…
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Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments
I urge everyone I know to support local news outlets such as The Herald, where I’m sure the…
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Better uses for $300 million than ballroom
A true president would have compassion for the people he promised to serve. Instead of building a $300…