Opinion
Endorsements offer a chance to understand issues, races
Contrary to Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos’ bizarre assertion that newspapers are politically irrelevant to their readers, endorsements…
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Our leaders must reconcile, work together
Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around…
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Time to move on and put personal over political
Since getting older I have grown tired of political opinions. The idea of left or right, even winning…
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Reform needed for flood insurance after disasters
A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National…
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It’s troubled, but we need Boeing
Proud Boeing has lost its way, but we in the Pacific Northwest, United States, and the world, need…
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Herald staff have provided excellent coverage for election
Though I’ve meant to write applauding many excellent Letters to the Editor, I am writing to you about…
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Sid Schwab isn’t only one baffled by Trump’s allure
Just back from a few days immersed in a four-part a cappella harmony (aka “barbershop”) convention (recommended, find…
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We must team up against the climate crisis
My name is Casey and I am a seventh grader at Maplewood Parent Cooperative in Edmonds. I am…
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Don’t forget indoor pollution sources from gas
Thank you for the excellent article regarding increased asthma risks in Snohomish County (“Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish…
Opinion
Governor’s race: Ferguson rejects corporate PAC money
Some people are complaining that the gubernatorial race between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert is unfair because Ferguson…
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10th LD, Senate: Compare donations to each campaign
Who could have anticipated that the contest for state senator in the 10th Legislative District would be the…
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Election confidence: System confirming voters’ moves
Our daughter moved out of state a few months ago and shortly after her arrival she registered to…
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It’s every citizen’s duty to vote
Well patriots, it’s that time again! Time to select the men and women who represent us in the…
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Governor: Ferguson will address homelessness
As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, and veteran advocate I am deeply concerned about the homeless veteran…
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Superior Court Judge: Anderson will restore fairness to court
The time has come for us to reject the status quo within our judicial branch. As a community,…
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Vote in best interests of forestlands and climate
I recognize and value The Herald Editorial Board’s commitment to helping support important economic stakeholders in Washington, and…
Opinion
Abortion rights are not safe in Washington state
When we debate issues we must have a commonly understood set of facts. This is particularly so when…
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South County Fire demanding too much of taxpayers
Who is the public servant, firefighter or taxpayer? The taxpayer has become the public servant, serving the firefighter…
Opinion
Vote no on all four harmful statewide initiatives
As an active senior citizen, working for years to make our communities stronger and healthier, I must speak…
Opinion
Governor: Ferguson put thought into his plans
I’m a Democrat and that is generally how I vote. I still make sure that I do my…