Opinion
Judge Jennifer Langbehn: Vote Moriarty for superior court judge
I am one of Judge Moriarty’s current benchmates, and practiced law with him for 13 years. I have…
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We need two good parities to avoid one-party rule
I see someone else is unhappy about our state having only one political party that can win statewide.…
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Supreme Court ruling does not represent all Christians
The recent Supreme Court decision to invalidate laws protecting marginalized people are wrong. I want people to know…
Opinion
Firefighters backing Mike Nelson for Edmonds mayor
\As union firefighters, we’re writing to express our endorsement to reelect Mike Nelson as Mayor of Edmonds. We…
Opinion
Gobel is obvious choice for county auditor
Great front page coverage of the county auditor candidates (“Election insiders face election denier for Snohomish County auditor,”…
Opinion
Elect Patrick Moriarty for Superior Court judge
I have known Judge Patrick Moriarty as a colleague, friend and judge since 2005. It is obvious he…
Opinion
Sheriff Fortney getting help from extremist Arizona sheriff
Well, if you had any doubts about which side of the political spectrum Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney…
Opinion
Snohomish County Fire District 21: Vote ‘Yes’ on General Levy
We, the Commissioners of Snohomish County Fire District 21, are writing to seek the support of our community…
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South Snohomish County lacks effective firework ban enforcement
Regarding the fireworks ban approved in parts of south Snohomish County (“On Fourth of July, where fireworks are…
Opinion
Elect Demi Chatters for Everett City Council
We have an urgent need in the City of Everett for highly-qualified elected officials of color like Demi…
Opinion
Temple Beth Or stands with Arlington Pride, LGBTQ+ community
Temple Beth Or, the Reform Jewish congregation of Snohomish County, is speaking out in support of Arlington Pride.
Opinion
Is the south county fireworks ban being enforced?
I realize first responders have a lot of serious stuff to deal with on holidays in addition to…
Opinion
Consider who helped, who didn’t during Titan teagedy
They say you find out who your friends are when a disaster strikes. This certainly true as far…
Opinion
We need to back solutions to homelessness in all neighborhoods
I am writing in support of the proposed day shelter in the Riverside Neighborhood, managed by Our Lady…
Opinion
Patrick Moriarty best suited for Superior Court judge post
I am writing to endorse Patrick Moriarty for Snohomish County Superior Court judge, Pos. 17.
Opinion
Disrespect shown for Lake Stevens trans community
During the Lake Stevens city council meeting of June 27, councilmember Gary Petershagen and Mayor Brett Gailey used…
Opinion
Gun, ammo tax would be money loser for Everett
The City of Everett wants to implement a tax on the sale of firearms and ammunitin to raise…
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Will speed cameras catch cars that don’t have front plates?
Gov. Jay Inslee wants to implement speeding cameras on state highways. As many I-5 drivers can attest, speeding…
Opinion
Schoenfeld column: Truth in the Exodus account
I thank The Herald for printing Paul Schoenfeld’s thought-provoking column. (Biblical tale of 40 years in the desert…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon was based on falsehoods
The Herald’s editorial cartoons are usually spot on but the Rivers (Cagel Cartoons) on July 1 was a…