Opinion
Lake Stevens postmaster delivers wishes for Fourth of July
As Postmaster of Lake Stevens I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to…
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Island County should prohibit fireworks as part of its burn ban
A Burn Ban 1 was put in place on Whidbey and Camano Islands on June 30 because fire…
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Honor our veterans on July 4 with some quiet, rather than fireworks
As we all know the Fourth of July is here. I know many want to go out and…
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You’re paying for wealthy’s low taxes
Recently, a letter to the editor bemoaned all the “new” taxes homeowners are being hit with, as to…
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Laid-off Herald reporters could start a news co-op
Half the staff means half the coverage; readers will notice
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Galling to say readers won’t notice
Our families have been non-stop subscribers to the Everett newspapers for at least 100 years. This, though, is…
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Judging by content, just what did Herald reporters do?
As a decades-long subscriber, the paper is symptomatic of journalism in this country; 90-plus percent liberal content, with…
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Herald layoff decision shows lack of concern for readers
The recently announced lay-off of half of the Everett Herald’s newsroom is shocking.
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Thanks to supporters, volunteers for great 92nd Strawberry Festival
This past weekend the Marysville Strawberry Festival celebrated it’s 92nd year! A lot of activities took place including…
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Longtime Herald subscriber signs off
I’ve been a Herald subscriber since August 1985. Nearly 40 years of quality news coverage that connected our…
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Root causes of opioid crisis must be addressed
I see recent articles in The Herald discuss our continuing efforts to counter the opioid crisis as well…
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Laid-off Herald staff served readers well; rehire them
Everett Herald reporters deserve better. Snohomish County deserves better. Washington deserves better.
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Why did churches work behind scenes against Arlington Pride event?
The article about the controversy surrounding the gay pride events in Arlington should give us reason for pause…
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Everett needs a well-staffed Herald newsroom
I was extremely concerned and disappointed to hear about the recent announcement of 12 layoffs from the Everett…
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Scrawled hate messages on Planned Parenthood sidewalk latest tactic
For those unfamiliar with the activities at Planned Parenthood in Everett, there is a several-year history of mostly…
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In face of layoffs, reader, 87, sticking with The Herald
A few years ago, I sent a letter to the editor stating that even though your readership was…
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Arlington churches objecting to Pride should reread Jesus’ words
In the recent article (“Arlington churches waged covert ‘battle’ against Pride event, records show,” The Herald, June 22),…
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State oversight for Marysville schools provides needed help
I really love working as part of a team because in areas where I am weak, I have…
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Readers need the stories that Herald’s journalists produce
The Herald layoffs announced June 18 can be a day concentrated power can celebrate or a day of…
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Form community group to strengthen newspaper
It is with great concern I strongly oppose the layoffs of Herald employees.