Opinion
Biden’s legacy left to others to continue
One of the hallmarks of great leadership is knowing when to stand down, when to pass the reins…
Opinion
Port of Everett, Prop. 1 seeks control of Tulalip tribal lands
The Tulalip Tribes, successors to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and allied tribes, hold a rich history tied to…
Opinion
City of Everett, Prop. 1: Yes vote continues city’s services
Inflation greatly impacts public services and non-profit organizations. The cost of running a city, any city, has skyrocketed.…
Opinion
Everett, Prop. 1: Vote no to unnecessary tax increase
As a resident of Everett, I am reaching out to discuss a matter that will impact all of…
Opinion
10th LD, Senate: St. Clair has vision to fix schools
Over the past couple weeks, I’ve attended two non-partisan forums for candidates running for the state House and…
Opinion
Port of Everett, Prop. 1: New tax not worth cited projects
Regarding a recent letter “Vote for more Port of Everett’s projects”: The writer reports the Port (taxing) authority…
Opinion
Everett, Prop. 1: Support effort for safer, better city
As a long-time resident of Everett, I am writing to express my strong support for the City of…
Opinion
Everett, Prop. 1: Reason to be suspicious of no campaign
The City of Everett’s Proposition 1 will raise property taxes to fund programs that have been, or will…
Opinion
Take steps to prevent another Alderwood Mall shooting
The recent shooting at Alderwood Mall points out the need for increased security at all public places. The…
Opinion
South County Fire, Prop. 1: Renew charge for safety, resilience
South County Union Firefighters strongly urge the community to support the renewal of the Fire benefit charge on…
Opinion
Everett, Prop. 1: City should manage costs better
It’s disappointing the Herald editorial board deemed the proposed 44 percent increase in the property tax rate the…
Opinion
Say yes to saving lives by voting for Mukilteo EMS levy
The Mukilteo Fire Department is asking voters to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Service during the Aug.…
Opinion
Help in efforts to save birds, wildlife
Since the 1970s, North America has lost 30 percent of its birds, equivalent to three billion birds, due…
Opinion
Voters left with poor options for president
The recent televised debate between former President Trump and President Biden, was more than a stark contrast as…
Opinion
Vote for more of Port of Everett’s projects by voting for Prop. 1
Letters and editorials are flying, both pro and con, on Proposition 1: expansion of the Everett Port Authority…
Opinion
We need answers to questions about Alderwood mall shooting
I was deeply saddened reading the article about the memorial service for Jayda Woods-Johnson who was killed with…
Opinion
Protect The Herald’s content and customer service
It’s maddening to hear about layoffs at The Daily Herald. I’m so sorry! If I still had a…
Opinion
Repeal of Climate Commitment Act would stop local projects
A really great article by Ta’Leah Van Sistine in a recent issue of the Herald (“If Climate Commitment…
Opinion
Costly slaughter of barred owls won’t help spotted owls
Kudos to Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington state, for speaking out against a federal scheme…
Opinion
Owners must support Herald’s investigative reporting
In a recent article about layoffs at Herald management commented that readers would not notice the difference. It…