Opinion
Why encourage graffiti with a ‘free wall’
Several questions arose about the subject of a Herald article (“Everett coucil approves new civil penalties for graffit”,”…
Opinion
Don’t let closed stores in South Everett sit vacant
Gentrification is not only caused by making community investments that displace people who cannot afford to live here.…
Opinion
Perspective, humor of Herald opinions appreciated
I especially appreciated three particular columns from the last two issues of the Daily Herald, beginning with Friday’s…
Opinion
Comment: Remembering lessons from failures of Katrina
Twenty years on, as changes to disaster response are considered, here’s what must be considered.
Local News
Mill Creek family throws $489k into Everett school board races
Board members denounced the spending. The family alleges a robotics team is too reliant on adults, but district…
Opinion
Forum: Regional academy is building a safer Washington state
The regional academies allow recruits to train closer to home and are rebuilding police staffing.
Opinion
Forum: Criticism of Marysville’s growth plans ignored realities
Traffic is moving better and the city is complying with state mandates to provide sufficient housing.
Opinion
Editorial: Work to replace what was taken from those in need
The state and local communities will have to ensure food security after federal SNAP and other cuts.
Opinion
Comment: Reform of FEMA will help keep lights on after disaster
The Snohomish PUD backs legislation sought by Rep. Rick Larsen to strengthen FEMA’s response and aid.
Opinion
Comment: Cuts by ‘Big Ugly Bill’ still loom for our communities
County officials warn that deep losses to medical care, food assistance and more will be devastating.
Opinion
Comment: State blocked a merger and lost grocery stores
Washington state meddled in a proposed merger of grocery chains that would have kept stores open.
Local News
Portion of $10M grant boosts Snohomish County arts organizations
The 44 local organizations earned $8,977 on average in unrestricted funds to support fundraising and salaries.
Local News
Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to donate park to Lake Stevens
The city couldn’t maintain the park when Cavalero Hill was annexed into the city in 2009. Now it…
Local News
Department of Ag advances plan to rescind Roadless Rule
Rescinding the 26 year-old-law would open 45 million acres of national forest to potential logging, including 336,000 acres…
Local News
‘A hometown person’: Friends and family remember Larry Hanson
The former publisher worked at The Herald for 45 years and volunteered throughout Snohomish County for decades. He…
Sports
Now ‘fixed,’ Jonny Farmelo hopes for healthy future
The AquaSox outfielder reflects on time lost, insights gained in two injury-riddled seasons.
Sports
AquaSox offense falls flat against Eugene
EVERETT — The Everett AquaSox fell 4-0 on Thursday, as Eugene Emeralds infielder Charlie Szykowny collected three hits…
Opinion
Schwab: Evolution of thought on 3.5 billion years of creation
Science — and time — allow the wonders of the eye and the kidney to be without dismissing…
Opinion
Loss of Fred Meyer will create a food desert
I am appalled and deeply saddened by the news of the closing of Fred Meyer on Evergreen and…