Opinion

PUD bill credit came from gas price hike

Regarding the story about $200 credits to resident’s Snohomish PUD bills (“Snohomish County PUD to start distributing bill…

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Keep federal employee system merit-based, free of politics

As a retired federal employee, I am deeply concerned about the potential reimplementation of Schedule F and the…

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Unsafe motorcyclists are a threat to themselves and others

Driving home from Everett yesterday on Highway 526 at dusk, I was confronted with the latest in roadway…

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South Everett good location for more Pallet shelters

I am writing to express my support for the proposed women and children’s Pallet shelter community in south…

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Story on Everett’s Helion needed more on fusion’s science

Instead of just reprinting mainstream media news The Herald has a chance to make national news with a…

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Looking forward to light rail party for Lynnwood, Terrace

Thank you for publishing news on the upcoming party on August 30 celebrating the opening of four new…

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What if Trump had held up a peace sign and not a fist

I very much appreciated Herald Columnist Tom Burke’s report in the July 17 Herald (“If Trump wins, are…

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Election wil expose the media’s lies in Burke column

I just read the July 17 Opinion page of your paper and I am disgusted. Every word in…

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39th LD, House 1: Low listens and works for all

I’m asking all voters to decide if the reason they are supporting a candidate is because that candidate…

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Cama Beach cabins’ upkeep is too expensive for taxpayers

Regarding the fate of the cabins at Cama Beach State Park (“State commission weighs permanent closure of Cama…

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Chat with veterans at upcoming Everett VFW events

The last month has been busy for VFW Post No. 2100 in Everett. Two big events were held…

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City of Everett, Prop. 1: Vote yes for libraries, other services

As a resident of Everett that values information, opportunity and inclusion, I am writing to urge my fellow…

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Herald needs a full staff of dedicated journalists

I join the chorus of dismay over Carpenter Media Group’s decision to cut half of The Herald’s newsroom.…

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Court decision on Trump’s immunity pays benefits

Congratulations! As a member of the Supreme Court majority that gave Donald Trump a “get out of jail…

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City of Everett, Prop. 1: Vote yes to ease inflation’s effects on services

As a lover of libraries, parks, and many of our city’s amenities that I enjoy on a daily…

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Port of Everett, Prop. 1: Forever tax puts strain on all

At a recent Snohomish City Council meeting, concerned citizens expressed nearly unanimous opposition to Port of Everett’s expansion.…

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Where to turn if there’s no Herald?

The abundance of pro-Herald letters to the editor indicates just how so many of us long-time readers feel…

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Everett’s Prop. 1 pays for good things. Who wants that?

Watch out! The city council and mayor of Everett are asking us to vote for Proposition 1.

Opinion

Congress, District 2: Back Call to fight Wall Street

Why has The Herald staff been cut to the bare minimum? Why has the Broadway Bartell’s been shuttered,…

Opinion

21st LD, House, Pos. 1: Strom Peterson puts in the work

As many of your readers know, I have been in and around Snohomish County politics for some time,…