Opinion
Seahawk fans, this is the thanks that Russel Wilson deserves?
So, a young man comes to Seattle to play for the Seattle Seahawks and works his tail off…
Opinion
Compare parties if you think Democrats have a problem
Always amazed at the delusional nature of the conservative mind. Case in point a recent letter critical of…
Opinion
Why vote when choices limited to two parties?
Letters to The Herald have become a good reflection of the political divisiveness of our times. Two sides…
Opinion
Newspapers can stop tech companies from scraping content
Regarding the recent editorial (“Google, Facebook ought to pay for news they use,” The Herald, Sept. 7), the…
Opinion
Seattle teachers should blame Democrats for cost of living
Seattle teachers are striking for more pay. One protester was interviewed asking why they are protesting. The teacher…
Opinion
1oth LD, House Pos. 1: Shavers has education, experience
I strongly support the candidacy of Clyde Shavers for Position 1 in the State Legislature’s 10th District for…
Opinion
Why would we copy Australia on newspaper content compensation?
Fascinating to read the editorial (“Google, Facebook ought to pay for the news they use,” The Herald, Sept.…
Opinion
10th LD, House, Pos. 1: Call with Shavers convinced me
As a citizen who fought against a sprawling rural city fifteen years ago in the Seven Lakes region,…
Opinion
Appoint Altamirano-Crosby to vacant county council seat
I am writing in support of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3…
Opinion
More has been stolen than Point Elliot Treaty plaque
Thank you to The Herald journalists for reporting about the replacement of Point Elliott plaque with details from…
Opinion
Lack of police coordination in Uvalde contributed to massacre
Pete Arredondo, chief of police for the schools in Uvalde, Texas, was born and raised in Uvalde and…
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Urge Congress to fund 988 crisis line call centers, supports
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As a volunteer advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,…
Opinion
Child Tax Credit’s renewal would be a good promise to keep
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Bernstein makes a good case for why candidates that win make an effort to…
Opinion
State’s ban on plastic bags, fees add up for consumers
I am writing about the plastic bag bans and fees that went into place in Washington state in…
Opinion
Biden has pointed out a clear threat to our nation
President Biden’s speech on Sept. 1 was a long overdue statement of the obvious: America is being threatened…
Opinion
Why publish fringe commentary by Deborah Saunders?
I am curious about the wire service that distributes Debra J. Saunders’ column (“Closing schools wasn’t a ‘mistake’;…
Opinion
School teachers should be paid well for their vital work
Praise and awards are nice, but they don’t pay bills. Teachers should be paid the salary they deserve…
Opinion
Trump supporters can spend their money as they see fit
Regarding Herald columnist Tom Burke’s recent column (“Are you easily deceived by grifters? Take this quiz,” The Herald,…
Opinion
Trump’s twisted views now belong to Republican Party
It’s a little hard to believe the vitriol and hatefulness coming out of some folks on the right…
Opinion
Others could have filled job that Wright took after resigning
I worked in the public sector for over 18 years. We always had to advertise job positions, interview…