Medicare and Social Security are on a quicker pace to become insolvent than previously thought. Already at retirement age and working, I cannot fathom getting… Continue reading
The people have spoken. We want city council with five members elected by districts and two at-large. The city’s survey showed 31 percent want five… Continue reading
Since we seniors are still paying special levies through personal property and real estate taxes for the education of Snohomish County education needs, the Legislature’s… Continue reading
A recent letter decried Democrats who are “given a pass” when it comes to personal “indecency.” The writer ignores current facts that discount this claim… Continue reading
I propose the new park in Everett be named “Emma Yule Park” after the city’s first school teacher. Emma Yule was critical in pioneering the… Continue reading
In regard to the June 9 letter to the editor concerning Eugene Robinson, judging from his comment about Mr. Robinson’s lack of objectivity, it seems… Continue reading
The real question should be: Why is poverty rising anywhere in the world’s richest country? (“Why poverty is rising faster in suburbs,” by Scott W.… Continue reading
I’m writing to express my appreciation for the article in The Herald about my uncle, Paul Bochan, by Julie Muhlstein (“Concentration camp survivor found a… Continue reading
Thank you, City of Everett and all the participants at the 125th anniversary celebration June 2. We took three of our grandkids. We were genuinely… Continue reading
Regarding the commentary by the Yakima Herald-Republic editorial board (“A reminder to save 911 for real emergencies,” The Herald, June 6) it is recommended non-emergency… Continue reading
The headline in the June 8 Herald, “They’re done shacking up,” about my marriage at 92 to 88-year-old Marilyn Ogden, showed a complete lack of… Continue reading
Sometimes I don’t find it very good they way people think they have to be successful and make money. I also don’t find it a… Continue reading
You try to ignore it but after a while the continuing onslaught of exaggerations, half-truths and outright lying becomes numbing in the realization that so… Continue reading
Children now have the privilege to be able to play on playgrounds, with fresh air, in nice cities. However, hundreds of years in the future… Continue reading
Sure, Trump legitimized a nuclear menance, but sacrifices must be made when talking real estate.
Standardized testing is controversial for many different reasons, but in the Lake Stevens School District, it is the timing of these tests that is controversial.… Continue reading
If the world would be a safer place by disarming a couple of countries led by unstable leaders, why would the U.S. be safer if… Continue reading