Letters

Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected

I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald for years. I’m just amazed that some of the letters that used to… Continue reading

People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance

Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to the unemployed who meet specific qualifications. However, hardly, if ever, does the legislature… Continue reading

Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?

I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons about the GOP and Trump, are really boring. Day after day you slam… Continue reading

Welch column unfairly targeted transgender girls

When Todd Welch was first brought on as a regular columnist for The Herald, he promised to be a moderate, slightly more conservative, but nonetheless… Continue reading

Did partisan rhetoric backfire on Snohomish city candidates?

Something interesting happened recently in the city of Snohomish mayoral and city council races. While Democrats performed well nationally, here in Snohomish voters decided to… Continue reading

A state income tax is fair and can fund our needs

The constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting spending is maddening. The state’s tax code is pretty much upside-down. Higher income earners should pay a… Continue reading

Thanks to Mukilteo voters for their support of EMS levy

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for their support of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy in the recent… Continue reading

What if a president abused executive powers?

I hear by the news that Learning Resources Inc. v Trump has been argued recently before the Supreme Court. I’m given to understand that the… Continue reading

Praise for both candidates in County Council race

Sam Low earned my vote for Snohomish County Council Position 5 because he exemplifies what effective public service looks like. He prioritizes transportation, safety and… Continue reading

Recalling the bravery of nation’s first veterans

In the year 1768 there were a lot of Americans involved with the military arts. The other colonists said they were poor farmers, their finances… Continue reading

So much ‘winning’ in Trump’s first eight months

So. Eight months into the second Trump administration, the government has been shut down for a record length of time, the gasoline prices are unchanged,… Continue reading

Federal budget cuts require us to help neighbors

We, as a community, have an opportunity now. We know, that the president, is going to expend great effort to reduce the budgetary deficit, which… Continue reading

Honor veterans for their dedication on Nov. 11

Nov. 11 is a very special day in America. It is the day we celebrate our wonderful veterans! I want to take this opportunity to… Continue reading

How will CT’s Gold Line cope with traffic?

In theory Community Transit’s Gold Line sounds great, an express way for travelers using the bus system to have a speedier option to get to… Continue reading

Would B&W photos in The Herald save any money over color?

I’ve always enjoyed the color photos accompanying articles in The Herald newspaper, especially those showing our wonderful Pacific Northwest. However, some pictures seem to have… Continue reading

Democracy is worth staying, fighting for

In response to a recent letter to the editor suggesting we offer money and a plane ticket to those who do not like living in… Continue reading

Issue of Epstein files hasn’t gone away for Trump

I really don’t care about your politics but I’m really concerned that so many on the right believe that anything that anyone says that’s critical… Continue reading

Thanks for in-depth reporting on federal access to Flock camera data

I wanted to send my thanks to you for your story on Flock cameras (“Records: Feds accessed Flock camera info thousands of times in Snohomish… Continue reading

Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?

Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of the U.S. government. Are specific people or groups 50 percent responsible, 33 percent… Continue reading

Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention to Trumpian acts about which many already know. Donald Trump and his appointees… Continue reading