Opinion
President Trump running nation like his failed businesses
We’ve seen it before; President Trump will do or say anything to get what he wants; then, when…
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Intent of Trump’s nominees is to subvert good government
It is clear that Donald Trump has something specific in mind with his parade of reprehensible, utterly unqualified…
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Don’t pamper young criminals with lenient sentences
I want to give a shout out to Todd Welch for his recent column in The Herald. It…
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Rent stabilization can keep more from losing homes
Thank you to The Herald Editorial Board for its editorial, regarding rent stabilization (“Rental cap balances needs of…
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Keep necessary homeless service program at its Everett location
Regarding The Herald’s front-page coverage of the Hope ‘N Wellness community services (“Everett homeless service faces uncertain future,”…
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We can’t afford the rich not paying their fair share
In a recent column, Todd Welch claims that a wealth tax on those who have more than $100…
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Can we find a politically moderate path, please?
I was just wondering what happened to the moderates.
Opinion
Lake Stevens school bond funds needed safety work at all schools
A parent’s greatest fear is for something bad to happen to their child. The Lake Stevens School District…
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Arlington schools capital levy: Say yes to new Post Middle School
Schools are the backbone of the Arlington community. Families want to move here for our excellent teachers and…
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Long sentences not much of a deterrent but serve justice
A recent column by Todd Welch mentions a trope that ignores one basic fact: there is no deterrent…
Opinion
Restore funding for vital foreign aid work
On Jan. 24, the Trump administration issued a “stop-work order” for all existing programming funded by U.S. foreign…
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Fetuses not just a ‘clump of cells’
In 1973 Roe v. Wade made abortion access the law of the land, abortion supporters could hide behind…
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Moving state to Canada would make it easier for residents
One of our brethren Herald readers from Ontario has suggested that Washington state might want to join Canada.…
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Oppose book bans, stand for freedom to read
On Jan. 24, 2025, the Department of Education dismissed complaints against book banning made by students, parents, and…
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Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by speaking up for community
Thanks for the thoughtful editorial that asks us to consider what will we do in the current situation…
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Resist Trump policies by standing with Budde, Brown
Recently, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President…
Opinion
What can high schools do about blow-out scores?
While reading the Herald’s sports prep roundup the other day I was chagrined to read of the continuing…
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City of Snohomish shouldn’t put residents in debt for city hall
On Jan. 21, the Snohomish City Council approved a schematic design for its proposed new campus with a…
Opinion
Everett Chamber will bring growth; is that what we want?
As The Herald reported, the Everett Chamber of Commerce might be good for business, bringing more people to…
Opinion
Trump’s policies on tariffs, deportations will increase costs
When Donald Trump campaigned for the presidency, much of his appeal rested on promises to lower costs for…