Opinion
Read more about Christian dominionism
On The Herald’s Jan. 17 opinion page, columnist Thomas Burke wrote about a subject that is rarely covered…
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School district levies fund what state doesn’t provide
On Feb. 8, across Snohomish County, ballots are due to decide whether to renew our school levies. The…
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Snohomish school levies not for students’ core needs
Should the Snohomish School District’s two levy renewals pass, your money will be spent not on the “basic…
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Everett firefighters urge support of school levies
Your local Everett firefighters are fortunate to serve in such a strong and supportive community that greatly values…
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Where was Marysville schools’ support for p0lice last year?
It is so painful to see the Marysville School District plead for public support for the upcoming levy…
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Mukilteo students need yes votes on school levies
In 2020, the Mukilteo School District bond barely passed, the only school bond to pass in Snohomish County.…
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Everett school levies contribute to strong economy
When my wife and I moved to the area looking for a house to raise our children, the…
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We can wish pandemic away; respect mandates
In reading a recent letter to the editor, airing concerns about pandemic mandates, masks and shots, I felt…
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Biden’s policies are part of inflation’s cause
Regarding a recent letter to the editor claiming President Biden is not responsible for inflation; gas prices are…
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Judge should not have been identified as having covid
To identify Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw as having covid-19 was a shameless move on the part of Snohomish County…
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Lake Stevens school district levies will benefit all students
Our students are a massive part of our community. They are what make up a big chunk of…
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Lake Stevens School’s levy support helps prepare students
The Lake Stevens Education Foundation stands strongly behind our partnership with the Lake Stevens School District. This ongoing…
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Vote no on Northshore schools’ top-heavy tax request
\Living in a one-party state like Washington has unintended consequences like the pressure of State agencies to increase…
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Most understand what is meant by ‘democracy’
A recent letter to the editor was unworthy of print as Herald readers are primarily adults whereas the…
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Approve Everett school levies for best possible education
It’s hard not to beg when it comes to my grandchildren. Yet, here I am. It has become…
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Vote against Everett School District’s bloated salaries
More than 85 percent of the Everett School District’s budget goes toward compensation.
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Snohomish schools levies pay for what state doesn’t provide
Ballots have been mailed for our Feb. 8 special election. While we as a community continue to navigate…
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Continue Lake Stevens Schools’ excellence by supporting levies
I have been a teacher in the Lake Stevens School District for the past 28 years. I am…
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Snohomish School District levies fill gaps in state’s funding
Snohomish School District is seeking to renew two expiring previously approved levies on Feb. 8. This is not…
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Non-residents of school districts writing against levies?
Who is Jeff Heckathorn, and why did he feel he needed to write statements opposing 14 of the…