Opinion
Reports back removal of Snake River dams to save salmon
The recent letter to the editor claiming that removing dams on the Snake River would not save salmon…
Opinion
Arlington Mayor Tolbert has helped her region rebuild, grow
Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert has implemented the best programs to help people suffering homelessness and addiction. I’m urging…
Opinion
Johnson’s endorsements reason enough to earn vote for sheriff
Another week. Another death at the Snohomish County jail (“Man, 38, identified after death at Snohomish County jail,”…
Opinion
Resumption of expanded child tax credit can fight poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau has released poverty data for 2022 and the news is alarming.
Opinion
Sheriff Fortney over-reacted to Herald’s coverage
Sheriff Adam Fortney posted an 11-minute video rant in response to an article about the Sheriff’s race (“Fortney,…
Opinion
Arlington Mayor Tolbert cares for youths in community
In order to have youth develop into well-adjusted adults it takes a village. A vital part of that…
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Congratulations to AquaSox on a successful season
Congratulations to the Everett AquaSox baseball team for their successful and enjoyable season. A special thank you to…
Opinion
Lights are on, so PUD overtime was earned
I’ve never met Joe Rife, whose “wow” $695,00 salary was featured (“A $695K salary? Overtime at the Snohomish…
Opinion
Support Providence’s nurses on safe-staffing concerns
We all depend on nurses. They have always been essential workers, even before the pandemic. If you’ve ever…
Opinion
President Biden should declare climate emergency
Many of us know the “boiling frog” metaphor in which a frog thrown into boiling water will jump…
Opinion
LGBTQ+ community are our family, neighbors
I am a lifelong resident of Marysville and am worried about a hate group infiltrating the school board.…
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Journal writer using odd logic about climate change article
I have proof The Herald is prejudiced against semicolons: They published this letter to the editor after I…
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County sheriff’s race: Johnson will bring integrity to office
Susanna Johnson should be Snohomish County’s next sheriff. I’ve known her since 1997, when I was hired by…
Opinion
We need to push back against collection of private data, its misuse
Bright and early on a recent morning I received an email telling me I am enrolled in a…
Opinion
Optum made clear its priorities in statement about clinic layoffs
It is telling from the very first sentence of Optum’s e-mailed statement to The Herald where their priorities…
Opinion
Bullet train proposal over promises; upgrade existing rail line
A recent Herald article about a proposed ultra-high speed rail line demonstrates that the project is an undefined…
Opinion
North County Fire board: Maisch has key experience for post
Steve Maisch is running for North County fire commissioner. While doing my research, I learned he’s exceptionally qualified…
Opinion
Everett Clinic’s layoffs raise questions about owner’s management
Optum, a national company home based back east, is driving The Everett Clinic to the ground and no…
Opinion
Granite Falls fire levy needed to add needed responders
Firefighters with the Granite Falls Fire Department want to thank our board of fire commissioners for placing a…
Opinion
Instead of costly ultra-high-speed train, upgrade existing line
The recent story about a proposed high-speed rail line in the state needs clarification (“Ambitious high-speed rail project…