Opinion
Fluoridated water best way to ensure dental health
Obviously drinking bleach in any form is not a great proposition, and according to dental experts the topical…
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What do we need with growth and its problems?
Why do we have to prepare for growth? Stupid question, right? Well maybe it is, but for years…
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Return of salmon after dam removal proves it works
A truly inspiring article published on May 7 in The Oregonian offers hope for the eventual recovery of…
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Cuts to scientific research cut us off from solutions
Where to start with the actions Donald Trump has taken which worry me: the economy, denial of court…
Opinion
Opposition to amendment to habitat rules ignored
The article regarding Snohomish County’s habitat ordiance reports a preponderance of Snohomish County voters opposed to further erosion…
Opinion
DIYers should get a PUD’s heat-pump break, too
I have just completed a do-it-yourself installation of a central heat pump system to replace an electric furnace.…
Opinion
Everett Council, Dist. 2: Paula Rhyne has proved herself
Four years ago, a public servant ran for District 2 and won her Everett City Council seat. Since…
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No doubt about what Trump is doing to nation
There is no doubt about it. The Trump administration is in reality a fascist regime. Trump is following…
Opinion
Candidates without opponents should decline donations
No candidates registered to run against Jared Mead or Nate Nehring for Snohomish County Council. Neither of these…
Opinion
Reverse Congress librarian’s unjust firing
I am beyond heartbroken by the unceremonious firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, our beloved Librarian of Congress, by…
Opinion
Should states handle issue of immigration?
OK, here we go again. The southern states have been screaming ‘states’ rights’ since the Civil War and…
Opinion
Why does Trump need three 747s?
If children can make do with two dolls instead of 30 while shelves are empty so that Trump…
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A ‘hands-on’ president is what we need
The “Hands Off” protesting people are dazed and confused. They are telling the government to stop interfering with…
Opinion
Climate should take precedence in protests against Trump
In recent weeks I have been to rallies and meetings joining the concerned citizens who are protesting Donald…
Opinion
County should adopt critical areas law without amendments
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to protect wetlands in Snohomish County. Wednesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m., the…
Opinion
Can county be trusted with funds to aid homeless?
In response to the the article (“Snohomish County, 7 local governments across US sue Trump administration,” The Herald,…
Opinion
Allow transgender military members to serve country
The Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump to implement a ban on military service by transgender individuals. How…
Opinion
Ask what Trump gets out of his tariffs
Just before Trump’s first election to the presidency, my wife and I enjoyed a river cruise in Bordeaux’s…
Opinion
More moderates needed in politics today
It looks like both the MAGA people and the liberal Democrats are not very popular here lately. They…
Opinion
EATS Act would overrides state protections for animals
I urge Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, to oppose the EATS Act, recently reintroduced as the Food…