Why was it determined by the state Department of Natural Resources to ban all outdoor target shooting statewide for two months, regardless of possible rainfall?… Continue reading
I want to thank Conrad Thompson for his heartfelt letter to the editor (“May Sen. McCain always serve as an example for officials,” The Herald,… Continue reading
I am so offended and shocked at the dirty politics being practiced by candidate Jeff Sax, quoted in the Sept. 13 Herald (“Election rival: Lovick… Continue reading
In August, the voters of the Snohomish County PUD’s 2nd District declined to advance their incumbent commissioner, Kathy Vaughn, to the general election. In the… Continue reading
Marc A. Thiessen’s Sept. 12 column in The Herald, “Obama breaks norms as well as Trump does,” presents George W. Bush as an ex-president who… Continue reading
A recent letter to The Herald chastises “a childlike attack on President Trump by comparing him to Sen. John McCain” in which “their entirely different… Continue reading
Marc A. Thiessen’s Sept. 12 column tells it how it is. (“Obama joins Trump as presidential norm-breaker”). How refreshing. Not that Mr. Thiessen has not… Continue reading
I have been following the recent articles in The Herald regarding the appearance of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on state roads and city streets (“County looks… Continue reading
I read with outrage and incredulity Jeff Sax’s claim he was “moral compelled” to make records public regarding allegations against rival John Lovick made over… Continue reading
When school was about to start, what was it we heard? “Hey, let’s start talking about contracts.” You folks had all summer You folks, simply… Continue reading
In my 14 years as mayor of Everett, I worked alongside the incredible public servants of Medic One. They are the true heroes, rushing to… Continue reading
In response to the Aug. 31 letter to the editor, “More logging in forest would curb wildfires,” I must say this is totally erroneous. Past… Continue reading
Enough with the annual teacher strike “hostage taking.” Don’t like your pay? Find another profession. You are not “for the children.” We can find your… Continue reading
Regarding Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin’s recommendations for budget cuts, I would like some clarification from her. At the July 23 Council of Neighborhoods meeting the… Continue reading
Following the saga of Initiative 1639, I admit that I am not surprised. Apparently there are two key factors that are crucial in an initiative… Continue reading
I am involved in a lot of political discussions on Facebook. You need to have a thick skin with the amount of name-calling and insults.… Continue reading
In “The Godfather,” as Marlon Brando sits behind his desk and people come to him to ask for help, one guy walked in and begged… Continue reading