Opinion
Herald layoffs threaten to unravel fabric of democracy
Two years ago, on an invitation from the leadership, I had a conversation with the Everett Herald staff…
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Herald owners, do better going forward
I am appalled to hear about the recent layoffs of over half of the Everett Herald newsroom, and…
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Journalists doing important work
This reader most certainly will notice the cuts in newsroom employees at Everett Herald, and any cuts made…
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Community needs local sports stories; Herald should keep staff
My name is Dick Abrams and as a former high school football coach and athletic director in Snohomish…
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Layoffs chipping away at local journalism, democracy
Recent layoffs at the Herald are dishonorable and heartbreaking. Carpenter Media bought this reputable paper just to gut…
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Herald’s layoffs won’t make newspaper profitable
As a resident of Snohomish County for most of my life, I am horrified by the bad faith…
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Herald doesn’t deserve to be bled dry
Newspapers need journalists, communities need newspapers, and democracy needs an independent press to thrive. As a long-time subscriber…
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Cuts to newspapers, staffs a great loss for all
So, there was a day we used to care about what happened at city council meetings, county commissioner…
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Herald owners don’t realize what’s being cut
I am a longtime reader of the Everett Herald and a lifelong Snohomish County resident. I am disheartened…
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Readers will notice the loss of Herald staff in newspaper
My deepest sympathies for The Herald’s newsroom staff regarding the pending layoffs. As a subscriber I look forward…
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Herald layoffs mark sad day for local journalism
I did not subscribe to The Herald to support a company from Alabama that lays off a great…
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Thanks for doing the math to determine Herald Athletic Cup
I read with pleasure the article about high school sports and the Herald Athletic Cup (“2023-34 Herald Athletic…
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How can Herald continue with much smaller staff?
I am stunned by the news in Thursday’s Herald regarding the significant cuts to newsroom staff. Although I…
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Layoffs of Herald employees shameful treatment
I read the online article about the layoffs of Herald newsroom employees. I went back later to read…
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Herald has helped hold community together
Regarding the pending layoffs of Herald newsroom staff, this is a sad day.
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Robust staffing of Herald newsroom is necessary
I’m writing today to express my disappointment in the recent layoffs of Daily Herald employees that will cut…
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Herald vital to region’s issues
As a Herald subscriber and state senator for the area covered, I am saddened and disappointed to hear…
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Loss of Herald staff a loss for journalism, democracy
Friday, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County issued the following statement in response to the news…
Opinion
Herald journalists should be paid a living wage
As a subscriber who depends on The Herald to inform me about Snohomish County news, I urge it…