Opinion
Sewage odor in north Everett only adds to city’s crises
The sewer smell that plagues north Everett across from Naval Base Everett has been happening since 2019 or…
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State funding can help provide needed fixes to septic systems
This is to add additional context to the article regarding a Camano Island neighborhood’s effort to build a…
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Insults at fairgrounds not a good look for GOP
As a concerned citizen and former local Democratic Party leader, I was shocked to hear about several members…
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Providence Everett is ignoring nurse staffing crisis
Providence nurses are in negotiations for our next union contract. We’ve gone to the city council repeatedly to…
Opinion
Ask officials about their votes on climate change, fossil fuels
Fossils were shaped long ago, and their shape stays fixed despite compelling natural forces. Politicians who continue to…
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Are vacation rentals taking from supply of housing?
I see articles about not enough homes and the push for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). I think back…
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Who was behind murder of sheriff, others in 1974?
Regarding a recent letter of support for current Sheriff Adam Forntey from a retired deputy and his discussions…
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What’s Everett council candidate’s stance on abortion?
Recently, Ohio’s special election kept the future of abortion rights in the national spotlight. Voters in Everett have…
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Voters should keep Trump from re-election
Thomas Sorenson of Sultan wrote a sincere and honest letter recently. Please look it up if you haven’t…
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U.S., Canada owe it to world to take lead on climate solutions
As fully developed nations, Canada and the U.S. are among those nations rightfully expected by the non-developed world…
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Detailed cost-benefit analysis needed for green-energy transition
There are no official figures regarding the costs and benefits of any of the net-zero carbon reduction programs.…
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Road projects for Amazon’s Arlington site needed earlier start
Amazon’s massive new Arlington fulfillment center has been a matter of record for at least three years (“Amazon’s…
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Snohomish PUD should pull funding of pro-dam group
I appreciated the Herald’s recent editorial regarding concerns with salmon recovery and the lower Snake River dams (“Fate…
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Congress should pass expanded child tax credit
I enjoyed reading Eugene Robinson’s explanation of Bidenomics and its flip from insult to slogan for the current…
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Big Nate comic strip reflects realities of middle school
I disagree strongly with a recent letter to the editor and its characterization of the comic Big Nate.…
Opinion
We need a return to morality in politics
Perhaps I am showing my age but I regret America losing the one thing that strengthens a nation,…
Opinion
Oil companies charging our state more than others for gas
If you are like me in wondering why gas is so expensive here in Washington state, the answer…
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Many stores take back plastic bags for recycling
A recent article highlights an amazing opportunity for students to educate consumers about the importance of proper recycling…
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Take your business to climate-friendly banks
Why have big banks like Bank of America, Chase, Citibank and Wells Fargo, according to the report Banking…
Opinion
Deputies I’ve talked to support Sheriff Fortney’s reelection
I do not know or have ever met Sheriff Adam Fortney. I do not even know any current…