Opinion
Housing Hope CEO is wrong; homelessness result of bad choices
In a recent story (“Housing Hope CEO reflects on 25-year career helping unseltered people,” The Herald, Oct. 5),…
Opinion
‘Red-state burden’ commentary excuses immigration costs
I take exception to a recent Bloomberg Opinion commentary (“The ‘red-state burden; and other immigration myths,” The Herald,…
Opinion
10th LD, Pos. 2: Paul works for those in his district
Please don’t be fooled by the recent hit piece mailer on Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, 10th Legislative…
Opinion
Democrats are to blame for inflation
Regarding the cost of gas, food, essentials, housing and taxes, the pandemic did not cause inflation; the Democrats…
Opinion
Don’t buy candidates’ blame game on inflation
Most of us do not like high inflation rates for obvious reasons. What is not so obvious are…
Opinion
Seattle Sounders legacy of success requires a rebuild
When it comes to this season for the Seattle Sounders, it has been a disappointing one even though…
Opinion
Shouldn’t the Bolt Creek fire be out by now?
My question, after reading three weeks of news regarding the Bolt Creek fire is why is it still…
Opinion
Congress, District 1: Cavaleri unclear about his job in corrections
After reading the Herald Editorial Boards’ endorsement of Suzan DelBene to keep her position as our 1st Congressional…
Opinion
Election: Women will vote because of Roe v. Wade ruling
Republicans are doing their utmost to shy from the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Roe v. Wade vote. Claims…
Opinion
U.S. Senate: 30 years is enough, oust Murray, vote for Smiley
Washington state appears to be exceptional in having a senior U.S. Senator who has been nesting for nearly…
Opinion
Mayors’ public safety campaign poorly timed before election
Shame on our Snohomish County mayors who pushed the scale so hard they may have broken it! (“Mayors:…
Opinion
Minimum wage law punishes younger workers
Is it ethical to punish vulnerability? Of course not! That would be criminal. Sadistic.
Opinion
State’s Democrats not addressing our problems
What perfect timing for Gov. Jay Inslee to end his unconstitutional “emergency powers” just before the November elections!…
Opinion
Island County Commission: Look to St. Clair’s achievements
We must re-elect Janet St. Clair as Island County Commissioner.
Opinion
State shouldn’t have to tell you not to litter
A recent Herald article, concerning 18 million pounds of litter tossed annually is a recap of a state…
Opinion
Transportation agencies must coordinate better on Paine Field
It is sad and frustrating to know that two major transportation infrastructure projects in Snohomish County have leaders…
Opinion
Rich have always fought regulation
Throughout time, people who had large amounts of money or land deemed themselves above any form of regulation.…
Opinion
Death penalty, abortion are not comparable issues
I am writing in response to a recent letter regarding abortion and the death penalty.