In a recent Herald, David Ignatius discussed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, which he claims began in 1979, with the takeover of our embassy… Continue reading
Regarding the recent news about the accidental downing of the Ukraine airlines passenger flight, a TV consultant said that airline disasters are not generally due… Continue reading
“There’s not much of a plan if they come out here.” These words spoken by a safety officer to a teacher friend are chilling. The… Continue reading
Regarding the story about the a Bellingham bank employee and another woman who stole more than $350,000 from the account of an elderly lady: They… Continue reading
Listen up, America. In this day and age what with drones, border patrols and modern technology, extending the steel barrier that already exists isn’t practical… Continue reading
Marysville voters, show that you care for students here in our fine town! You will be mailed your ballot very soon for the upcoming Feb.… Continue reading
Regarding what 737 Max documents have revealed on how intensely Boeing focused on cost: It’s hard to imagine any passenger willingly fly on a 737… Continue reading
I would like to thank the voters of Snohomish County for overwhelming choosing Adam Fortney as sheriff! Adam is a longtime sheriff’s office supervisor and… Continue reading
As of Jan. 14, as night temperatures are in the teens, our Snohomish County website lists five “cold weather shelters.” Five shelters with a part-time,… Continue reading
That is all we need. Someone who does not understand the timber industry, making decisions over our towns future. I wonder how long state Public… Continue reading
I want to suggest a change to the War Powers Act: Congressional approval is required any time a president describes a major action by the… Continue reading
I am voting for Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to be the Democratic nominee for president of the United States when my Snohomish… Continue reading
Commentary
Sheriff’s deputies have played down the seriousness of apparently errant bullets at my Stanwood home.
I agree with much of Frank Baumann’s Dec. 16 letter to the editor in which he advocated we curtail our use of fossil fuels, and… Continue reading
In a confused, hypocritical Jan. 3 letter to the editor, John Branthoover criticized Washington’s Legislature for denying “the will of the people” by not accepting… Continue reading
After reading state Rep. John Lovick’s tribute to Edmonds Police Chief Al Compaan, I felt compelled to add my appreciation as well. I met Chief… Continue reading
As a proud graduate of Snohomish High School (Class of ’94), I feel very blessed to have been a part of the Snohomish School district… Continue reading