Opinion

Comment: North Cascades need balance grizzlies will bring

A plan to reintroduce the omnivore will restore the ecosystem and strengthen an endangered species.

Comment: What to do if you see an ‘abandoned’ young animal

Usually, you can let them be, but if they are injured or in distress, here’s how to help them responsibly.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, April 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Students make their way through a portion of a secure gate a fence at the front of Lakewood Elementary School on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Fencing the entire campus is something that would hopefully be upgraded with fund from the levy. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Levies in two north county districts deserve support

Lakewood School District is seeking approval of two levies. Fire District 21 seeks a levy increase.

Students make their way through a portion of a secure gate a fence at the front of Lakewood Elementary School on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Fencing the entire campus is something that would hopefully be upgraded with fund from the levy. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: In praise of student athletes’ character on, off field

Sure, Snohomish High’s football team are ‘big, stinky kids,’ but they have kind, accepting hearts.

Cory Armstrong-Hoss

Sports Dad: Young athlete’s progress measured in seconds shaved

It can take a long time, many meets and discipline for a swimmer to trim seconds off his finish time.

Cory Armstrong-Hoss

Comment: Jack Smith done with Florida judge’s gaming of case

The prosecutor in Trump’s documents charges wants the judge to move things along or face removal from the case.

Confidence lost in Netanyahu after response to Hamas attack

I am a member of a German-Jewish family. My grandparents survived by abruptly leaving Europe in the 1930s. They thrived in New York, then Seattle.… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, April 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Energy Northwest not agency to be trusted with nuclear project

After reading a recent editorial (“Small nuclear plants may be the key to state’s energy mix,” The Herald, April 2) I was left somewhat confused.… Continue reading

Schwab: With so many fools, why limit observence to just one day

A dive into news of recent days provides plenty of them. It’s up to you whether to suffer them gladly.

Comment: Hands-free or not, phones still a driving distraction

Laws allowing hands-free phones and apps haven’t resulted in a significant decline in distracted driving.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, April 4

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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A stop sign defaced with a spray-painted swastika is on the ground at the corner of 25th street and Rucker Avenue while a City of Everett worker installs a new one in the summer of 2009.  (Dan Bates / The Herald) 






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Editorial: Necessary study of violent extremism gets reprieve

The budget funds a task force that will consider a public health approach to addressing hate crimes.

A stop sign defaced with a spray-painted swastika is on the ground at the corner of 25th street and Rucker Avenue while a City of Everett worker installs a new one in the summer of 2009.  (Dan Bates / The Herald) 






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Help those in armed services by boarding pets while away

May I suggest a meaningful way for people to support our service members? Many members of the Armed Services have pets. Most have a place… Continue reading

Those objecting to timber sales don’t understand issues

Regarding a recent letter to the editor and a commentary about timber sales, people may have their opinions, but when they seek to influence others… Continue reading

Will Everett taxpayers lose say on services if shed?

I’m trying to figure out exactly how the City of Everett finances work with the taxpayers monthly financing? The city needs more money to run… Continue reading

Comment: In quest for independents, Biden must earn their votes

His party is alienating the independents they need by limiting their participation in primary votes.

Comment: Species helped most by Endangered Species Act is us

Our economy, culture and quality of life depend upon biodiversity. The act now needs our protection.

Comment: States’ rights argument on border echos slavery battle

Slavery casts a long shadow over the debate of states usurping federal powers regarding immigration.