Opinion
Appreciate Everett Police’s welfare check on friend
I hang out at the Carl Gipson Center in Everett several days a week, where I have some…
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Trumps cuts to Forest Service will harm our ‘backyard’
I’m urging the people of Snohomish County to contact your local representatives and ask them to defend United…
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Pay per mile is sound idea but gas tax must be eliminated
State lawmakers are proposing a pay per mile system (House Bill 1921) to help pay for road maintenance.
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How would per-mile charge count out-of-state driving?
I have fairness concerns with the proposed Washington road use (mileage) tax to offset reduced gas tax revenue,…
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Support state legislation for fair hospital pricing
State Sen. June Robinson’s recent commentary addressed the increasing cost of health care resulting from consolidation and private…
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What was cause of PUD power outage on Feb. 23?
It’s interesting that there is no report on the outage that affected many Snohomish County PUD customers on…
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Legislation seeks health care that’s fair, affordable
Thank you for the recent article about the Washington Health Trust (WHT), House Bill 1445 (and companion Senate…
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Cuts to Medicaid would endanger those we love
I have written many letters to the Herald, which has published some of them; but I have never…
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Are Republicans proud we’re allied with Putin now?
America is now a full-fledged ally of Vladimir Putin (a war criminal) and Russia. The Republican Party is…
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Congress’ tax legislation should help families, workers
Congress is in session and President Trump is back in power. We know one of their first priorities…
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Go easy on Musk; it’s tough being a billionaire
It must be difficult being a billionaire. You work night and day to expand your financial empire and…
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Trump is getting rid of good people
It seems President Trump is being consistent in one respect:He doesn’t bother to find out why he does…
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Is it right to displace Palestinians for a Trump resort?
I read an article with interest and a little disbelief. I realize that we have a very strong…
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No need to talk to ICE without valid warrant
I urge the Everett Herald to publish on the front page a reminder to all of our rights…
Opinion
Make sure TANF’s help is getting to families
Eight kids a day in Washington state are losing TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits as covid-era…
Opinion
Gulf of Americas would be more accurate name
The Gulf of Mexico was so named by Spanish explorers about 475 years ago. If it were really…
Opinion
Patriotism needs a pledge for community
One of my favorite descriptions of patriotism is from Sen. Carl Schurz (1899) — “Our dignity, our free…
Opinion
Shouldn’t Musk’s coup be against the law?
I’m a fairly skeptical person, but it’s clear I need to revise my assumptions about some things I…
Opinion
Herald Forum: Consider benefits of Washington as part of Canada
If Trump can talk of breaking treaties, Canada could just as easily make our state the 11th province.
Opinion
School district should reimburse bus driver for broken glasses
I find it deeply disturbing that Stewart O’Leary had to request overtime to replace his glasses, which were…