Opinion
No room for regular citizens in our politics
There was a popular saying among Everett public school children in the 1950s and ’60s: “Anyone can become…
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County will do better with Johnson as sheriff
It is critical that people participate in elections. The participation has been weak the last several elections in…
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Leave mature trees on state land for carbon benefit
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is selling off trees to be logged on public land that include…
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Marysville deserves thanks for its great dog park
I took my dogs to the Marysville off-leash dog park yesterday (Strawberry Fields for Rover) and was once…
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Judge rejects nusiance lawsuit over Whidbey growlers
We’ve repeatedly seen courts used to solve differences in America that can be solved either via thoughtful mediation,…
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Group suing over state law opposes parents’ rights
So, America First Legal is suing Washington state to strike down the law allowing youth homeless shelters to…
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Removing dams on Snake River won’t save salmon
I have been following the pros and cons about removing the dams on the lower Snake River in…
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PUD support of dam advocates a contradiction
I was concerned reading a recent letter regarding Snohomish PUD’s funding for Northwest RiverPartners
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Whidbey Fair being squeezed out of fairgrounds by port
The Whidbey Fairgrounds and Event Center was created for the Island County Fair. Private businesses that lease space…
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Adkins offers relevant experience for Everett School Board
I am the curriculum and engagement manager with the Tulalip Tribes. I have worked with Charles Adkins for…
Opinion
Veterans Administration rule change could impair health care
As an Army Veteran, who served as a company commander and am now a regional operations manager with…
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Exhibit at Everett’s Van Valey House honors ‘Scoop’ Jackson
Sept. 1 marked the 40th anniversary of the death of Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson. He served the…
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Anderson has experience, fit for District Court judge post
I served as a district court judge in Snohomish County for 44 years. I got to know this…
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We’re not asking what causes demand for addictive drugs
I read with real disbelief the recent Herald editorial (“State, county overdose rates call for all-out effort,” The…
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Former candidate endorses Bader for Everett council
In the wake of the recent primaries in Everett, where my bid for city council fell short, it…
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Questions after teen’s death following Bothell shooting
After reading the article about a teenager’s shooting death (“Teenager dies after being wounded in ‘gang-related’ Bothell shooting,”…
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Culvert projects means I get to see salmon in local streams
Snohomish County has 16 culvert replacement projects lined up through 2025. The Herald’s recent article (“Drivers must reroute…
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Nurse staffing levels at Providence Everett a concern for patients
I am a nurse at Providence Regional Medical Center. I personally worked on the covid unit during the…
Opinion
Law enforcement guilds, associations back Fortney for sheriff
The sheriff’s office is responsible for the enforcement of laws within the state constitution and U.S. Constitution.
Opinion
Johnson has more experience for sheriff than Fortney
As a county taxpayer I want the most qualified and best educated candidate to become the sheriff.