Opinion
Monroe School Board: Ryan supports kids, community
We have a remarkable opportunity, a chance to profoundly influence our local education system by supporting Melanie Ryan’s…
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Handicapped parking law should be better enforced
I am wondering why the handicapped parking laws are not enforced. Handicapped signs clearly state there is a…
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Media demonizing Seattle police officer
It is hard to watch the weeks-long demonization of the Seattle police officer who was captured on his…
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Years of work with Johnson proved ability to serve as sheriff
In my career of over 40 years working in and with law enforcement in Snohomish County I have…
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Willis Tucker Park’s staff should switch to vinegar to kill weeds
After reading the article about Snohomish County Parks Department using Roundup spray at Willis Tucker Park, I totally…
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Why has Providence hosptial not improved nurse staffing?
I am writing as a concerned citizen and a supporter of labor and in support of the struggle…
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There’s a lot we can do to fight the climate crisis
If you are concerned about the climate crisis and are not sure what to do about it, know…
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There’s no need to reduce carbon emissions; plants need CO2
National Geographic states that “Most life on Earth depends on photosynthesis.” Photosynthesis is the process in plants where…
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Can Congress act in time to avert government shutdown?
I just looked in the mirror and saw that I had cut off my nose to spite my…
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Consistent drug pricing would help all
I found a recent column by Megan McArdle about the very current issue of Medicare “negotiation” of drug…
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Congress can pass housing tax credit to make housing affordable
Thanks to The Herald for keeping the housing crisis in front of us.
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Adams has proven herself with work on Snohomish School Board
As a prior Snohomish School board member for twelve years I have some insight as to what the…
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Do clothes really make the senator?
Regarding Kathleen Parker’s column on the relaxed dress code in the U.S. Senate, wow, what an important issue.…
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Covid response skeptics mastered critical thinking
A recent Herald editorial reflects what is off with our mainstream mindset (“A plea for watchful calm this…
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Arlington Mayor Tolbert knows value of city’s youths
As a recent Arlington High School graduate (Class of 2020) and a lifetime member of the Arlington community,…
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PUD’s smart meters should allow for lower rates
Finally! After more than 15 years of study and evaluation, the Snohomish County Public Utility District is finally…
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Everett Council, Dist. 6: Chatters won’t vote no to city’s needs
Regarding the recent story about donations to Everett City Council candidate Scott Bader (“Bader ‘surprised’ by $38K in…
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School buses need seat belts and limits on capacity
My name is Grace Davis and I am a seventh-grade middle schooler at Eisenhower Middle School in the…
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Congress must reauthorize funding act for Alzheimer’s research
With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 120,000 in Washington state, prioritizing how this…