Opinion
We see effects of climate crisis on our beaches; act on threat
With more than 196 miles of shoreline, Whidbey and Camano islands have a lot of beautiful water views…
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Nice to read former columnist Simoneaux in Herald again
It was a pleasant and delightful pleasure to read the Herald Forum essay written by Larry Simoneaux (“Small…
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Everett City Council’s Stonecipher deserves city’s thanks
Brenda Stonecipher, the current president of the Everett City Council, is passing the gavel to someone else after…
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What schools need are more retired volunteers
In regard to Ron Friesen’s recent Herald Forum essay (“Too many kids aren’t ready to learn to harm…
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Hospital, firefighters allayed concerns after carbon monoxide alarm
A loud shout-out to the emergency room personnel at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett during my visit and…
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Light plays tricks on eyes on Camano Island near winter
I live on the lee side of Camano Island. I drive up over the hill and down some…
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Reduce plastic waste through passage of ReWrap Act
We see it almost everywhere we go; plastic surrounds our grocery stores, homes, outdoor spaces and waterways. This…
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Comment: Starbucks can follow offer of union talks with action
The coffee giant reversed a decision that suspended an Everett barista. That’s just a first step.
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Six-month sentence for ‘grooming’ too short for harm caused
I’m writing regarding the sentencing of a man, the owner of SnoTown Brewery, Frank Sandoval, from ‘grooming’ a…
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Why should we trust celebrities as our leaders?
At the end of the revolutionary war Alexander Hamilton, one of our founding fathers, referred to the “unthinking…
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Everett sentencing ordinance not focused on problem
I saw the recent Herald article reporting on the City of Everett Council’s thought to create a new…
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Leave light rail off new I-5 bridge over Columbia
If we are ever going to get a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River, we need to…
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Supporting Palestinians isn’t anti-Semitism
From the halls of Congress to Ivy League schools, even local city council meetings, accusations of antisemitism are…
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Act now to stop climate crisis, save world for children
As I look forward to spending time with family and friends over the holidays I’m reminded of the…
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Good for PUD’s clean energy, but where’s better service?
Reading Paul Robert’s commentary was a painful exercise, but I made it through (“Eco-Nomics: Snohomish PUD turning a…
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Instead of barring two posts, pay council members more
I agree with Everett City Council member Stonecipher that we should have city council members who reflect “a…
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Leak similar to Skagit pipeline spill killed three boys
Regarding the gasoline leak, an important clarification is needed (“Gasoline pipeline leaks in Skagit County, spilling into creek,”…
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Gun sales show public mood regarding crime
I used to be a Democrat. Show me a new conservative, and I’ll show you a liberal who…
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Media’s lax coverage accountable for rise in antisemitism, hate
Regarding a recent story (“Jarred by anti-Semitic rants, Lynnwood council approves tax increase,” The Herald, Nov. 29):
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Seahawk game change left Montana family out its travel costs
This is a truly sad day for my family. I was sincerely looking forward to the surprise on…