Opinion
Boeing 737 Max shows governments have forfeited oversight
The U.S. and Canada have a corporate-control problem, one in which big businesses hold way too much sway…
Opinion
We have a double-standard when it comes to bullies
It continues to amaze me (actually appall me) that there are still adult leaders who publicly engage in…
Opinion
Many can’t afford tax measure for Arlington middle school
The Arlington School District is again seeking voter approval of $95 million in bonds to replace Post Middle…
Opinion
Does church billboard show change in attitude about LGBTQ+?
Surely the Pursuit church billboard across the river from Snohomish would not have used the image and lyrics…
Opinion
Why are dogs getting preference at Everett park?
Since the gazebo at Clark Park is to be removed why install an off-leash dog park in its…
Opinion
Will State Patrol enforce a new headlights law?
I am trying to wrap my head around the latest from Olympia regarding the proposed law to require…
Opinion
Octopus farms should be banned before they open in state
Our state House of Representatives should overwhelmingly pass House Bill 1153, first-of-its-kind- globally legislation that would preemptively prohibit…
Opinion
Support three measures on Arlington ballot for better schools
I am a student at Post Middle School, which is 42 years old and past its useful life.…
Opinion
Edmonds Library looks great but shelves are too low
The redone Edmonds library looks great upon entering (“After Edmonds library flood, remodeled branch to reopen in January,”…
Opinion
Boeing 737 Max’s schedule demands hurries process
Regarding the Boeing 737 Max door panel blow-out, here is the reason and the problem, Boeing has quality…
Opinion
State’s school funding system failing kids in Sultan, elsewhere
The recent article regarding the Sultan School District’s bond election gives me very significant pause (“With overcrowded schools…
Opinion
Overly bright headlights are a bigger safety problem
Regarding the proposal to require headlights on at all hours (“Should Washington require headlights 24 hours a day…
Opinion
HJR 4200 would provide property tax relief to homeowners
I am writing to express my strong support for House Joint Resolution 4200 in the state Legislature, which…
Opinion
We know how to slow climate change; let’s do it
Do you know humans are expediting climate change? But we can fix it. Climate change is a change…
Opinion
South Whidbey Fire/EMS levy: Help plan for island’s safety
I’d like to start a conversation with our community about the service challenges we are facing at South…
Opinion
Fentanyl crisis response ignores needs of pain patients
You wouldn’t know it from reading The Herald’s one-sided editorial on the “opioid crisis,” but there are Snohomish…
Opinion
Support effort to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger
The Jan. 17 article, “Washington AG sues to block merger of Kroger, Albertsons” deserves front page headlines because…
Opinion
Thanks to police for proection of day care’s kids, families, staff
On behalf of KinderCare, we wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude for the assistance…
Opinion
Port of Everett, BNSF could provide shoreline access
Regarding access to Pigeon Creek Trail, this is what you get when you have the railroad company on…
Opinion
Clark Park gazebo: Allow homeless a place out of rain
The Everett City Council wants to remove the gazebo in Clark Park so the dogs can run free…