Opinion

Presidential race: Answer is yes, we’re better off now

The Trump folks ask: “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?”

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Monroe, Prop. 1: Levy would add parks, police staff

I’m voting yes for Monroe Proposition 1.

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City of Everett must act on downtown vandalism

Is anyone else sick and tired of living in a community of boarded-up windows? Are our windows and…

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I-2124 (WA Cares opt out): Vote no to preserve care benefit

Thank you, Herald Editorial Board, for your recent editorial, regarding Initiative 2124 (“Opt-out of WA Cares would cost…

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Lake Stevens School bond: Vote yes for students’ needs

I urge everyone to vote to approve Proposition 1, the Lake Stevens School District bond, by Nov. 5.…

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Lieutenant governor: Dan Matthews a leader and team builder

I am writing to ask and encourage you to vote for Dan Matthews for lieutenant governor. I met…

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Snohomish city residents, brace for big utility rate increases

Attention all homeowners and renters in the city of Snohomish.

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Driving observations: Please be patient; and visible

I’m donning my social critic hat to make some observations.

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Snohomish Superior Court: Judge Rivera merits releection

As the general election draws closer, I am writing to strongly endorse Judge Whitney Rivera in her bid…

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Give Boeing workers what they’ve earned

I wanted to give my two cents in all of this Boeing strike business. I have watched my…

Opinion

Voters should say yes to all four state initiatives

The following Initiatives will be on the 2024 November ballot and were approved by more than 325,000 valid…

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Problem with school shootings is security, not guns

Lack of political will is the root cause behind school vulnerabilities, as it’s a funding issue.

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Ebey Island culvert work wasted on diked island

Several years ago, there was a judicial order that required the state of Washington to repair or replace…

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On state issues, elect Republicans, not Democrats

For many years our state has seen a very large rise in the cost of living and crime…

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Boeing must meet demands of Machinists union

The Boeing Machinists called out Boeing’s lies and cheating as the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Justice…

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39th LD, House: Sam Low has proved service to district

I am expressing my strong support for Sam Low’s re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives for…

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Donald Trump says Haitians are eating pets? Seriously?

So we seem to have a candidate for president who would have you believe that illegal aliens are…

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Girl dads are OK with woman president

It looks like we may finally see a woman president and some people seem upset about that. I…

Opinion

Boeing contract talks: Do workers really want a pension?

In reading the article about the striking Boeing employees (“Generations coveted Boeing jobs. Strike reveals how much has…

Opinion

Child tax credit good step against ‘tax doom loop’

Andrew Duehren’s explanation of the “tax doom loop,” shows why the inequality gap between rich and poor continues…