Opinion
Fossil fuel dependence prevents accountability
Fire and air pollution: Fossil fuel dependence prevents accountability
Opinion
Superior Court race: Judge Moriarty handled complex case expertly
We are seasoned lawyers in practice in Snohomish County. We write to endorse the retention of Judge Patrick…
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Snohomish County Fire levy will fund district needs
On Aug. 1, Snohomish County residents within Fire District 21 will have an opportunity to continue to support…
Opinion
Carbon fee program would fight global warming
Wildfire season is arriving earlier and earlier due to climate change. In May, wildfires broke out in Alberta.…
Opinion
State Sen. John Lovick remembers Sen. John McCoy
So much has been said about Sen. John McCoy this week following his passing. John was an advocate…
Opinion
Russia deserves retaliation from Ukraine
Russia started this war against Ukraine, a nation less than 4% of its size with one third of…
Opinion
America needs more cops, but not how McArdle suggests
I have admired and enjoyed Megan McArdle’s columns in the Herald for years, but there’s one she didn’t…
Opinion
Herald Forum essays on unions, greed were spot on
First I’d like to say thanks for Dan Hazen’s and Ron Friesen’s Herald Forum articles on Saturday. Both…
Opinion
Carbon credit auctions forcing higher energy costs
Last week I received my gas bill. After noticing that for the fourth month in a row my…
Opinion
Bury powerlines at Boxcar Park and let kites fly
Why would you stop kite flying at Everett’s Boxcar Park when it would be easy enough to bury…
Opinion
What levy lid lift for Fire District 4 will fund
Snohomish County Fire District 4 firefighters want to thank the district’s Board of Fire Commissioners for placing a…
Opinion
Where is man’s say in abortion decision?
George Will in a recent column in The Herald seeks to find the elephant in the room. “A…
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County auditor: Fell best suited for reelection to post
Garth Fell is the best candidate to continue to serve the Snohomish County Community as county auditor.
Opinion
Work zone speed cameras a money grab
Regarding the editorial about work zone speed cameras (“Set your muscle memory for work zone speed cameras,” The…
Opinion
Stigma over homelessness is frustrating efforts of many
Our community is full of people with good hearts like Penelope Protheroe (“She feeds Everett’s homeless; ‘no sit’…
Opinion
Plan for library cards after prison will open paths
Washington state’s Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and State Librarian Sara Jones, in a recent guest commentary to…
Opinion
Don’t cut vital safety net programs in debt ceiling deal
In response to a recent letter to the editor regarding the debt ceiling crisis, I am relieved that…
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Search for a new airport was flawed from start
Well, the hunt for a new airport location is redirected (“WA lawmakers punt hunt for major airport site…
Opinion
Ready for a clean slate of candidates in coming elections
The White House and the Congress have made my voting choices very simple for the period between now…
Opinion
Local businesses should offer summer programs for STEM students
I wish to thank The Herald for providing STEM student Nicole Piedrahita a platform to express her experiences…