Opinion
Navalny’s death loss for Russia, world
The world was informed recently that Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison. His cause of death has…
Opinion
Story on Marysville property tax lacked necessary context
I am writing to address the recent headline in The Herald regarding Marysville taxes, which described them as…
Opinion
Fear not, Snohomish’s GroundFrog Day is not on its last frog legs
I am very disappointed to read that Snohomish is ending its annual GroundFrog Day celebration. In Buffalo,N.Y., we…
Opinion
‘Good guys with guns’ isn’t working
“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”…
Opinion
Parties need a talk with their apparent and aging leaders
Unless something unforeseen happens, it looks like we may be stuck with a president who is extremely old,…
Opinion
Reject Trump to protect democracy
It is beyond doubt that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president in this year’s presidential…
Opinion
Ask Border Patrol what should be done
Herald Columnist Sid Schwab should interview the U.S. Border Patrol and ask them what they think of both…
Opinion
Denial of climate crisis is the real hoax
It is sad to see in a recent letter to the editor, a supposedly well-educated adult call man-made…
Opinion
Before election, watch PBS documentary, ‘Nazi Town, USA’
In 2024, the year we may very well see the end of our republic, every American and especially…
Opinion
Reduce plastic litter with ReWRAP Act
Usually, when rushing to class at the University of Washington, my mind races with what homework I have…
Opinion
State needs fairer revenue source to fund schools
I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writer that our schools need better funding. However, no mention of a…
Opinion
No Labels group’s ‘moderate’ claim is a ruse
Thank you for the valuable article on disinformation (“A guide to disinformation’s tropes and tactics,” The Herald, Feb.…
Opinion
Court should keep Trump off Colorado ballot
The Supreme Court should uphold the Colorado court decision, and declare Donald Trump ineligible for that state’s primary…
Opinion
Protest Bangladesh’s arrest of Mohammad Yunus
Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina Sheikh celebrated the new year with news that one of her “enemies” was sentenced…
Opinion
Increase in county sales tax should be left to voters
In regard to House Bill 2211 and Senate Bill 6076 that would allow county governments to impose an…
Opinion
State tax burden hurts support for school bond elections
I have recently read many appeals in our county for school bond support. Presently, Washington state residents are…
Opinion
Children being indoctrinated regarding hoax of climate crisis
It is sad to see, as in a recent letter to the editor, young children indoctrinated in public…
Opinion
Fourth of July fireworks money should be spent on other needs
What can I say? $75,000 goes up in flames while governments and school systems at every level are…
Opinion
Free community college program shouldn’t use GET funds
Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Fund is a 529 Plan comprised of a series of accounts owned by…
Opinion
County should shut down unpermitted pit near school
Regarding a Jan. 31 Seattle Times article, “Gravel yard warns Snohomish County school to stop speaking out; or…