Opinion
Trump’s actions in Venezuela a green light for China and Russia
In the long term scheme of geopolitics, we have reason to question whether we made the right choice…
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Both parties have strayed from moderation
I was glad to see the Forum column by Dan Hazen in the paper (“What share of blame…
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Forum column: Trump ignores ‘Love your neighbor’
Responding to the Forum column by Dan Hazen in The Herald I am a bit confused (“What share…
Opinion
Illegal fireworks: Can we just ignore laws at our discretion?
This may come as a surprise to some readers because it wasn’t mentioned in The Herald last month,…
Opinion
Much for nation to correct that once made us proud
“My country, right or wrong. If right to be kept right. If wrong to be set right.” I…
Opinion
Keep working for a better world
Thanks to Nicholas Kristof for helping us end the year on a hopeful note. (“Kristof: It wasn’t history…
Opinion
Less kink, more useful news on Herald pages, please
As long-time subscribers to The Herald, we were seriously disappointed to see one of the main front page…
Opinion
‘Kink store’ story satisfies curiosity
Change is upon us, fast and furious. It brings insecurity and growth. Insecurity brings defensiveness and war. Growth…
Opinion
Local agencies shouldn’t cooperate with ICE actions
I get angry when I see video clips of heavily armed masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling…
Opinion
Health care company’s data breach now a ‘privacy event’?
Last fall, I received a letter from a large health care company informing me that they had a…
Opinion
Stricken salmon need Snake River dams breached
The December 2025 floods in Washington state heavily damaged the fish habitat here in the Northwest region. It…
Opinion
What’s aim of Trump and Hegseth with boat strikes in Caribbean?
What’s all the hubbub about Pete Hegseth? Now that President Trump has (or is trying to have) renamed…
Opinion
Everett schools protecting freedoms in defending LifeWise lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by LifeWise Academy against Everett Public Schools claims “religious hostility,” but the district’s policies are…
Opinion
New era for city of Snohomish’s leadership welcomed
Thank you Everett Herald for your report on the lame duck Snohomish city council’s special meeting to appoint…
Opinion
GOP, voters should back proposal for ‘millionaire’s tax’
The recent editorial, to tax the highest income of earners over $1 million is the best I have…
Opinion
Much success rests on bond, levy for Everett Public Schools
As elections and public libraries are cornerstones of engagement in American democracy, public schools are elementary to the…
Opinion
Rather than collect Styrofoam, just stop making it
Not to blame the messenger (“Lynnwood to host collection event for Styrofoam, e-waste,” The Herald, Dec. 30) but…
Opinion
Congress must move to impeach Trump over Venezuela actions
On the night of Jan. 2 to Jan. 3,, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered our military to commit…
Opinion
Blind rapper warns against crime
To my community and everyone who has supported my music, I owe you honesty. I’ve spent a lot…