Opinion
Trump administration’s evil actions can’t be supported
It is no longer a question of politics. What you are seeing is pure and obvious evil. You…
Opinion
No thanks to invitation to join state Republican Party
I recently received an invitation to join the state GOP. I laughed at the ridiculousness of the ask,…
Opinion
Everett Schools levy, bond are investments that will pay off
My support for strong public schools is personal, professional and pragmatic. As a parent, it’s important to me…
Opinion
Vote for Lake Stevens’, other school districts’ levy requests
Between now and Tuesday, Feb. 10, residents across the county will have the chance to invest in a…
Opinion
Practice radical love in MLK Jr.’s honor
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Christian minister with a message that transcended any one particular faith and…
Opinion
Vote for students and the future with Lake Stevens school levy
Two years ago, I chose to move to Lake Stevens because of the community’s strong commitment to education…
Opinion
Students deserve quality education, support Everett schools levy, bond
With school bonds and levies on the ballot, it’s a timely reminder that being part of a community…
Opinion
Everett High students’ protest offers lesson in democracy
Three cheers and a tiger to the students at Everett High School. You exercised your rights to protest,…
Opinion
Support schools bonds, levies for strong students, communities
Strong schools are essential to Everett’s success so I’m hoping you will vote yes on both Everett Public…
Opinion
Schwab’s perspective on police panel valuable
Herald Columnist Sid Schwab’s service on the Everett Police Chief’s Advisory Board is more appropriate than he acknowledged…
Opinion
Why approval of Everett Schools’ bond, levy is so important
As a former Everett School Board director, I understand public school funding is complex and often misunderstood. Public…
Opinion
Welch column: Hopes for state shouldn’t be tall order
I hope that Todd Welch’s dreams for the 2026 Legislature come true (“State’s chance to start a better…
Opinion
State can’t tax income if robots take jobs
A recent Herald Forum commentary was essentially about how, “Everyone knows that an income tax is the solution”…
Opinion
State must deliver on promises for state ferry system
Washington State Ferries’ crew shortages continue to cancel crucial sailings on Mukilteo-Clinton and Port Townsend-Coupeville routes, stranding Whidbey…
Opinion
Burke: Work as a young caddy allowed a swing at life skills
Along with learning blackjack, Yiddish and golf’s finer points, it taught the art of observation.
Opinion
Support of Everett schools’ bond, levy shapes student success
As a proud parent of daughters who began their Everett Public Schools journey in first and third grade…
Opinion
New pharmacy at Everett clinic site will aid patients
I applaud our local pharmacist Sovit Bista for opening Robin Hood Pharmacy at the Everett Optum main campus…
Opinion
Is Trump’s presidency God’s plan or a bad accident
American comedian and actor John Mulaney once compared the Donald Trump presidency to a horse that has broken…