In Our View

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Return McCarthy to watchdog work as auditor

In her two terms, McCarthy has expanded her office’s work for financial and performance accountability.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: AG’s office needs Nick Brown’s broad experience

The Democrat has state and federal work behind him, with a keen understanding of the state’s needs.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: I-2109 would benefit state’s wealthy at kids’ expense

Voting no will preserve the capital gains tax that is funding investments in education and child care.

Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Close-up of senior woman hand on wheel of wheelchair during walk in hospital

Editorial: Opt-out of WA Cares would cost most more later

I-2124 would make the long-term care program unsustainable, denying many needed funds later in life.

Close-up of senior woman hand on wheel of wheelchair during walk in hospital
Snohomish School District’s Clayton Lovell plugs in the district’s electric bus after morning routes on Thursday, March 6, 2024, at the district bus depot in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Editorial: I-2117 no bargain for climate, transportation; vote no

What would be lost in repeal of the climate act dwarfs what consumers would save on a gallon of gas.

Snohomish School District’s Clayton Lovell plugs in the district’s electric bus after morning routes on Thursday, March 6, 2024, at the district bus depot in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Return Duerr, Ryu to state House seats

Reps. Duerr, in the 1st district, and Ryu, in the 32nd, are experienced and successful lawmakers.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Reelect Fosse, Berg to 38th, 44th House seats

Both are productive lawmakers who have quickly advanced to leadership positions in the House.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Bethany Teed, a certified peer counselor with Sunrise Services and experienced hairstylist, cuts the hair of Eli LeFevre during a resource fair at the Carnegie Resource Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Editorial: Put 2 cents to work with public safety tax increase

A Nov. 5 ballot measure seeks a sales tax boost of 2 cents on a $10 purchase for public safety needs.

Bethany Teed, a certified peer counselor with Sunrise Services and experienced hairstylist, cuts the hair of Eli LeFevre during a resource fair at the Carnegie Resource Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Keep Reps. Paul in 10th, Eslick in 39th districts

Both lawmakers have used their legislative skills for practical solutions in their districts.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Two bubble text combined as a puzzle. Isolated Vector Illustration

Editorial: Red ballot, blue ballot, one house, one America

Two Braver Angels workshops offer thoughts on working past political divisions as the election nears.

Two bubble text combined as a puzzle. Isolated Vector Illustration
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Goehner, Steele for 12th LD Senate, House posts

Both Republicans offer experience and an ability to work across aisle on issues of importance.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Senator Maria Cantrell shake hands as they board the 12:30 pm train during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Light rail reshaping the future of Snohomish County

The arrival of service to Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood brings changes for travel, housing and more.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Senator Maria Cantrell shake hands as they board the 12:30 pm train during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Alfieris (from left) Jayden, Gabe, Jordan, DeeDee, Jose and Chuck. Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck have cared for 122 foster children in their Stanwood home, adopting seven of them.

Editorial: ‘You guys always made it a family thing’

Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck Alfieri have cared for 122 foster children, adopting seven.

  • Aug 24, 2024
  • Jon Bauer / The Herald The Alfieris (from left) Jayden, Gabe, Jordan, DeeDee, Jose and Chuck. Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck Alfieri have cared for 122 foster children in their Stanwood home, adopting seven of them.
  • OpinionIn Our View
The Alfieris (from left) Jayden, Gabe, Jordan, DeeDee, Jose and Chuck. Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck have cared for 122 foster children in their Stanwood home, adopting seven of them.
background, no people, copy space

Editorial: Short statements could make all difference on ballot

Voters deserve even a little information on their ballots regarding the decisions they’re making.

background, no people, copy space
FILE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at a conference in New York on Nov. 29, 2023. An influential advertising industry group said it would shut down after being sued this week by X, Elon Musk’s social media company, according to an email sent to its members and obtained by The New York Times. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Editorial: Voters face treacherous information landscape

Social media sites, such as Elon Musk’s X, promise “spicy,” but seem less concerned for accuracy.

FILE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at a conference in New York on Nov. 29, 2023. An influential advertising industry group said it would shut down after being sued this week by X, Elon Musk’s social media company, according to an email sent to its members and obtained by The New York Times. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
Test ballots are run through a section of the Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Center provides transparent view into elections

The county’s new center is meant to provide greater confidence in how elections are conducted.

Test ballots are run through a section of the Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A view of the Phil Johnson Ball Fields on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: End challenge against Everett’s third Pallet village

The temporary use of two acres for shelters won’t affect future development of the adjacent ballfields.

A view of the Phil Johnson Ball Fields on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Herald endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary election

The editorial board recommends support for these candidates and ballot measures on your ballot.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Elect North Bend nurse to 12th district House seat

Heather Koellen, an ICU nurse and city council member, can best serve the needs of her district.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration
Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration

Editorial: Elect Gallardo-Van Ornam to 10th LD House seat

The Republican and Arlington city council member has a diverse background from which she can draw.

Vote 2024. US American presidential election 2024. Vote inscription, badge, sticker. Presidential election banner Vote 2024, poster, sign. Political election campaign symbol. Vector Illustration