Opinion
Snohomish parents deserved notice of sex abuse arrest
My 14-year-old son is a student at Centennial Middle School in Snohomish. On Dec. 8, my son learned…
Opinion
Herald’s story quota for reporters misses demands of journalism
The Herald’s policy of tying reporters’ wages to a story count is absolute insanity. Do the owners have…
Opinion
Comment: Growing Alaska Air could take JetBlue under its wing
The company, which recently acquired Hawaiian, is well run and in position to become a national competitor.
Opinion
Comment: Trump can’t end birthright citizenship; he shouldn’t try
It would be virtually impossible, would solve nothing and would only add to chaos and uncertainty.
Opinion
Comment: To serve power-thirsty AI, Exxon looks at electricity
Gas-fired power plants — with emission-capture tech — could get a jump on data centers’ nuclear plans.
Opinion
Comment: Anger, discord over health care a chronic condition
Most Americans see the health insurance system as concerned more with profits than with health.
Opinion
Comment: How to build a stadium and keep taxpayers happy
St. Louis’ MLS stadium, CITYPARK, offers four lessons for communities considering sports arenas.
Opinion
Why pay for garbage collection when it’s not collected?
I have noticed that every time there is inclement weather or a holiday, Waste Management doesn’t pick up…
Opinion
Herald should allow reporters time to research
I understand the need to create benchmarks and goals for employees. But setting a quota for journalists to…
Opinion
Reform of state taxes needed to meet needs
As a retired Northshore English teacher and current director of a small and financially struggling private academy, it…
Opinion
What are limits of rights, restrictions for guns?
Like Will Rogers, all I know is what I read in the papers.
Opinion
Editorial: A trade-dependent state braces for Trump’s tariffs
The leader of a state trade council is wary of the president-elect’s talk of tariffs and trade wars.
Opinion
Comment: Our public health system needs preventive medicine
Politics and short-sighted budget cuts threaten the nation’s public health system. It needs your voice.
Opinion
Comment: Push for broadband for all will require all players
A federal grant provides much of what the state needs, but there’s work ahead to make it count.
Opinion
Comment: Community health groups key to health equity in state
Recent grants of $250,000 from Community Health Centers are funding vital work in uncertain times.
Opinion
Forum: Changing Marysville school’s makeup would hurt students
Dropping sixth-grade students from 10th Street Middle School risks its success in academics and culture.
Opinion
Forum: Club sports prompts dads’ debate on what’s healthy for kids
Parents are considering the trade-offs of club sports, who can play and how serious to take it all.
