Opinion
Vote no on I-2124 to protect your long-term care benefit
The fact is, one day, most of us are going to need long-term care. Maybe it will be…
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Private utilities need to switch to clean energy sources
As the country and the rest of the world experience another year of scorching heat waves, private for-profit…
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Snohomish PUD offers too short list of thermostats for rebate
It deeply disappoints me that my Snohomish County PUD rebate has narrow thinking of what smart thermostats are…
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Congress can protect integrity, security of federal workers
As a long-time Federal scientist and member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees I am very…
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Mixed feelings about Everett’s property tax levy failure
It is with mixed feelings I have about the news that the Everett’s property tax levy failed. On…
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Character counts for leaders
So many people will mow down the flourishing wild flowers that have blossomed in their overly manicured lives.…
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Centennial Trail offers bad mix of e-bikes and young riders
Of all the reasons to love living in Snohomish County, the Centennial Trail is at the top. But…
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Marysville schools: Keep focus on what’s best for kids
Restoring the health and financial stability of the Marysville School District will take time, but with the state’s…
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Monroe City Council correct to keep retail cannabis out of city
Thanks to the Monroe City Council for not revoking the ban on cannabis stores in the city. (There’s…
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Trump doesn’t compare well to other GOP presidents
I’ve tried watching some of Donald Trump’s recent public appearances, but I just can’t stand the endless lies…
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Opponents of Everett property tax increase less than upfront
So, Everett’s Proposition 1 was soundly rejected (“Everett property tax masure appears headed for defeat,” The Herald, Aug.…
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10th LD, Senate: St. Clair’s policies aligned with people
Janet St. Clair should, and deserves to be, our next Washington state senator. In addition to a long…
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South Whidbey fire district grateful for voters’ support of safety
On behalf of South Whidbey Fire/EMS, I want to thank residents for supporting the recent fire district levy…
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How The Herald can remain relevant
Recently The Herald editors have been gnashing their teeth about their inability to maintain a staff of reporters…
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J.D. Vance’s ‘childless’ criticism was uncalled-for
Sen. J.D. Vance’s comment about cats notwithstanding, his criticism about childless moms was a direct insult to me…
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Governor’s race: Ignore ‘R’ beside Reichert’s name
I am avoiding the mistake of voting the party line.
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Don’t forgive those in denial about Trump
Dan Hazen’s commentary on humanity’s need to divide into camps in his story about being a bus rider…
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Biden decision to leave race to another may save democracy
With his announcement that he was dropping out of the presidential campaign President Biden did something that Donald…
Opinion
Find better location for Pallet shelters near downtown
I am not opposed to the idea of temporarily housing single mothers with children. I am, however, opposed…