Opinion
High minimum wage hurts employers
The minimum wage law feels like legalized robbery.
Opinion
County sheriff race: Fortney’s temper questionable
The recent exchange between current Sheriff Adam Fortney and a Herald reporter puts a big question in my…
Opinion
County sheriff race: Fortney a law-and-order champion
As a resident of Snohomish County for 45 years and former first responder with law enforcement training, I…
Opinion
County should offer public works site to city of Snohomish
The City of Snohomish needs a new maintenance facility and the abandoned County Public Works yard on Bonneville…
Opinion
Herald Forum essay correct about boys’, girls’ interests
As a man proud to soon be entering his 30th year teaching kindergarten in a public school, I…
Opinion
Waits Motel should be condemned
The Everett City Council’s recent vote on condemning the Waits Motel will help turn a problem property into…
Opinion
How about a Tour de Northwest bicycle race?
With the Tour de France complete and its glorious racing, aggressive climbing the likes of which not seen…
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Everett’s repaving project neglects urban planning opportunities
The City of Everett’s recent repaving of Broadway missed a crucial opportunity to prioritize active transportation and sustainable…
Opinion
Adkins, one of our own, would best serve Everett School Board
Everett School District voters have four untested candidates to choose from in the Aug. 1 primary. Don’t overlook…
Opinion
Evidence backs Garth Fell for county auditor post
Spoiler alert: People writing letters to the editor in support of candidates are typically not strangers to the…
Opinion
Cindy Gobel has broad experience for county auditor
We need an experienced, passionate leader at the head of our County Auditor’s Office. We need to elect…
Opinion
Garth Fell most qualified for county auditor post
Garth Fell, the current county auditor, has successfully led the Auditor’s Office for the last four years. Prior…
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Police kept the peace at Arlington Pride
I was impressed by the Arlington Police Department during Sunday’s Arlington Pride event (“Arlington Pride event draws hundreds,…
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Paine Field’s new name uses Seattle for clout
Renaming our airport Seattle Paine Field International Airport is a great stepping stone for the county leadership to…
Opinion
Paine Field’s new name won’t mean less noise
A rose by any other name would still bring too many annoying and noisy aircraft directly over my…
Opinion
Media should provide more stories on climate solutions
I am writing to express my appreciation for the recent depth of coverage that climate issues have been…
Opinion
Adkins’ perspective, empathy needed on Everett School Board
As a lifelong resident, Cascade High graduate and mom I have seen and experienced the school district from…
Opinion
Sarah Adams has proved her value to Snohomish School Board
As voters look at their ballot for the primary election on Aug. 1, I wish to encourage you…
Opinion
Voting out incumbents an excuse for being uninformed voter
In a letter to the editor published July 22, a 62-year-old reader promoted a family adage: “Never reelect…