Herald Forum

Forum: Congress needs to take back its constitutional authority

The president should be limited to his duties, while Congress needs to take back Cabinet positions.

 

Forum: South Everett, North Lynnwood need better transportation options

Students, workers and elders need better sidewalks, lighting and more frequent bus routes in the region.

 

Forum: Replacing planks as we steer the ship of civilization

Theseus’ paradox brings to mind thoughts about looking backward to guide decisions about the future.

 

Forum: We need a better grasp of reasons for Revolutionary War

Complaints about taxation fall short of understanding why the founders sought to break from England.

Ryan Berry / The Herald
A man hauls in a fish as anglers fish from canoes for pink salmon during the opening week of salmon season on the Snohomish River on Sep. 5, 2023, in Snohomish,

Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world

A voters’ initiative didn’t survive a court challenge. The state needs a Green Amendment to force change.

Ryan Berry / The Herald
A man hauls in a fish as anglers fish from canoes for pink salmon during the opening week of salmon season on the Snohomish River on Sep. 5, 2023, in Snohomish,
The Explorer Middle School tackle football team is coached by Coach Nicholson and Coach Lewin. (Cory Armsrong-Hoss)

Forum: What makes an 0-5 record a winning season? Family.

For middle schoolers playing football and their coaches, victories are counted in commitment and grit.

The Explorer Middle School tackle football team is coached by Coach Nicholson and Coach Lewin. (Cory Armsrong-Hoss)

Forum: Grading students needs shift from testing to achievement

Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.

Forum: Varied interests for ecology, civil rights can speak together

A recent trip to Portland revealed themes common to concerns for protecting salmon, wildlife and civil rights.

Forum: Quarry operation on Highway 530 threat to Stilly River

County Council member Nate Nehring needs to make his position clear on the project and its impacts.

Forum: Unhoused need our compassion; ‘no sit, no lie’ is one avenue

The ordinance, as used in Everett, can move people out of harm’s way and toward services and safety.

Edie Everette

Forum: Craving a smoke, taking stock, paring things and moving on

Herewith, a few thoughts (some bitter, some sweet, some nostalgic) on moving to a new home and community.

Edie Everette

Forum: Those who need feedback the most don’t ask for it

We frequently get requests to let businesses and others know how they did; just not from the government.

Forum: Criticism of Everett School District, board unfounded

Political attack ads have misrepresented facts and unfairly criticized members of the school board.

Forum: Yes vote on Edmonds Prop. 1 will protect parks, environment

The proposed levy lid lift includes funding for park maintenance and the city’s fragile ecosystems.

WM brings recycling basics to class

School is back in session, and so is the environmental education and eco-citizenship collaboration between Snohomish County and WM. After rave reviews last year in… Continue reading

Forum: Recognize worth of hard-working immigrant neighbors

Many came here for better lives and have helped build our communities. They deserve citizenship.

Forum: Everett VFW Post 2100 earns state, national honors

Along with daily meeting the needs of veterans, the post has had an active year of celebration and service.

Forum: Tormented are the peacemakers; in families and society

For in navigating our current societal divisions, they are having to relieve their family traumas.

noForum: Edmonds has a spending problem; vote no on Prop. 1

The city has increased staffing beyond its means and its needs. The levy lid lift is unnecessary.

Forum: Edmonds voters must send message to city leaders on taxes

Set to ask voters for a significant property tax increase, the city’s sales tax is next for a boost.