Letters

Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?

Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of…

 

Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention…

 

Trump-hating editorial cartoons are getting old

I realize these are “opinion” cartoons but why does every single cartoon…

 

Better uses for $300 million than ballroom

A true president would have compassion for the people he promised to serve. Instead of building a $300 million ball room he could have built… Continue reading

Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments

I urge everyone I know to support local news outlets such as The Herald, where I’m sure the staff does its best with the few… Continue reading

Congress, others shouldn’t be paid during shutdowns

From now on (retroactively to the latest) with every national congressional shutdown, every member of Congress, every member of the judiciary, and every member of… Continue reading

Trump using shutdown to his own ends

President Trump orchestrated an impasse that has resulted in the government shutdown that he is using to his own ends. Earlier in the year he… Continue reading

Why has GOP remained silent in face of shutdown?

So, let’s get this straight: We are currently in a government shutdown, federal employees continue to lose their jobs at the whim of President Trump,… Continue reading

State initiatives: Treat signature gatherers with respect

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens the power to propose laws and hold government accountable, a right that should never depend on politics or fear. Recent… Continue reading

‘No sit, no lie’ ordinance hasn’t solved anything in Everett

Everett’s “no sit, no lie” buffer zone ordinance was intended to address public safety concerns, but after two years of implementation, we must ask if… Continue reading

Salmon, orca need healthy Columbia, Snake rivers

A recent commentary (“Scuttling Columbia Basin pact ignores peril to salmon,” The Herald, Oct. 18) scrupulously explains multiple reasons why there is an ever-expanding, enthusiastic… Continue reading

Why are cities seeking more growth and traffic?

The candidates running for office keep telling us we need more growth. And we need to solve our traffic problems. Why do we need more… Continue reading

State’s highway maintenance still on ‘glidepath to failure’

Thank you for reprinting Jerry Cornfield’s article from the Washington State Standard on our state’s failure to keep up with basic road maintenance (“’Early stages… Continue reading

No Kings protests need a unifying slogan

I participated in the “No Kings” rally at Edmonds Municipal Park this past Saturday where I heard Rick Steves’ inspirational message and the positive words… Continue reading

Tall buildings for Lake Stevens project will block mountain views

I have read of a proposal to add buildings and parking at a site on 20th Street NE in Lake Stevens, after removing the current… Continue reading

City of Snohomish: Oppose church’s slate for council

City of Snohomish Oppose church’s slate for council The city of Snohomish is in the middle of some bad remake of the movie “Footloose.” In… Continue reading

Goldberg: Trump’s flinging of AI feces misses target, debases himself

Trump’s reposting of juvenile AI video seems a defensive reaction to those who won’t bow down to him.

Monoe mayor: Cudaback cares for, serves city

Monoe mayor Cudaback cares for, serves city I’ve served as Monroe’s mayor for 12 years and have confidence in Patsy Cudaback’s ability to represent, lead… Continue reading

Policies can promote compassion, unity

Loving as a nation Policies can spread compassion Martin Luther King taught us that “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into… Continue reading

Add name to petition to impeach President Trump

Impeach Trump Add name to petition for action Donald Trump has violated the Constitution and committed myriad high crimes and misdemeanors, any one of which… Continue reading