Opinion
Rich should allow us better chance at winning lottery
When is enough enough? I watched all the people’s hype over trying to win the Powerball lottery. I…
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Dams’ electricity is not easily replaced
I am writing in response to a recent commentary (“Salmon won’t wait for us to be ready to…
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Racism isn’t baked into society; affirmative action unnecessary
The affirmative action debate is one aspect of the question of racial wealth equality. The popular myth is…
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Republicans won’t do any better than Democrats on inflation
\It would be funny if it weren’t so serious. Republicans all across the country have campaigned on how…
Opinion
Planned Parenthood’s health care important to county
Planned Parenthood’s role in the health of the community is unparalleled. In Snohomish County there is currently one…
Opinion
State owes Everett, its mayor, transparency on homeless plans
As former mayor of Everett, I understand the unique challenges our city faces and the sometimes disproportionately greater…
Opinion
Thanks to passerby for help with downed tree
I want to send out a big thank you to the young man who saw me trying to…
Opinion
Honor veterans throughout their lives
Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a special day to salute the men and…
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Back change to electric heat pumps in building code reforms
The smoke that lasted until late October and kept us indoors for weeks hit me harder than our…
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Schwab, Democrats guilty of what they accuse GOP of
I see Sid Schwab has written yet another tirade smearing Republicans. This time, he vilifies 80 percent of…
Opinion
Coverage of Clyde Shavers was unfair and ill-timed
In The Herald’s Nov. 2 coverage it highlighted a father’s claims against his son; Clyde Shavers, running for…
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Those who run for office commit to respecting results
I cringe every time I hear a candidate asked, if they “will commit to accepting the results of…
Opinion
‘1984’ showed belief more valued than truth
It’s been a long time since I read “1984,” George Orwell’s cautionary tale about a dystopian future.
Opinion
Big Oil’s profits behind high price of gas, not Democrats
I was surprised by a recent letter to the editor questioning why The Herald would endorse Sen. Patty…
Opinion
Everett mayor wrong to oppose state plan on housing homeless
Everett Mayor Cassie Frankling has it wrong and Gov. Jay Inslee has it right when it comes to…
Opinion
County needs to offer more explanation of budget proposals
In response to County Exeutive Dave Somer’s proposed budget and every other proposed budget, why is there no…
Opinion
The good and bad in Herald’s coverage of Shavers’ campaign
I believe there is good news and bad news. I must commend The Herald for having the fortitude…
Opinion
U.S. should lead by example on climate change efforts
A recent letter to the editor caught my attention. The author was discussing issues for voters. He mentioned…
Opinion
Enough with the hype on sea-level, climate change
Regarding the recent over-the top, breathless commentary on climate change (“Earth is upping volume on its climate change…
Opinion
Vote for legislative candidates who’ll limit governor’s powers
At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of Washington’s continuing vaccine requirement for…