Megan McArdle’s recent column compared Americans’ reactions to the 9-11 attacks and the covid-19 pandemic as similar. She proposes the do-nothing reactions from many Americans… Continue reading
We now witness the power of rhetoric and verbal acuity. From the words chosen by our societal leaders to the words printed by our journalists,… Continue reading
Chances are you haven’t heard of Samuel Pierpont Langley, but you likely know the Wright Brothers. Both attempted manned flight. Langley had prestige, degrees and… Continue reading
I would like to share a bright spot in our dreary days. I live in a 220-unit apartment building downtown Everett where there is a… Continue reading
We so appreciate our local paper.We even get disappointed when the Times is mistakenly delivered instead! As with many others, we have subscribed for 40… Continue reading
Kudos and thanks to The Herald’s excellent reporter, Julia-Grace Sanders, for her frequent good coverage of environmental and climate issues impacting our area. However, I… Continue reading
I am a daily bus rider in Snohomish County and I ride Community Transit’s Swift bus quite frequently. I notice when I ride the Swift… Continue reading
In a recent article, I was dismayed to see the chair and vice chair of the Snohomish County Republican Party engaging in rhetoric that is… Continue reading
Does the attack on American democracy represent America? Is the violence, racism and authoritarianism of Trump’s rioters the “real” America? The spirit of American Exceptionalism… Continue reading
So now we follow a buffoon obliged to meet the demands of China, a human rights violator bar none. Trump gave his middle finger to… Continue reading
I was appalled to read that no one was arrested when several broke through an entry gate on the grounds of the governor’s mansion, following… Continue reading
State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick, wants to propose an in state electoral college at a time when the entire sane part of our country wants… Continue reading
A few weeks ago Gov. Jay Inslee was throwing stones at the federal government for not delivering all of the covid-19 vaccine doses promised. What… Continue reading
I follow all of the covid mandates and restrictions. I can live with most but it bothers me in that how some things violate mandates… Continue reading
Everett is a city that is founded on arts, culture and music. That still remains but Everett is facing homelessness, crime and a housing crisis.… Continue reading
As I watch the supporters of our 45th president rush the U.S. Capitol building at his urging, I have to wonder just exactly what constitutes… Continue reading
As of Dec. 31, the state Department of Health had received 357,925 doses of covid-19 vaccine. Of those doses only 69,349 have been administered to… Continue reading
A fortnight before the Nov. 3 general election, you published my letter to the editor, of my concern that Jan. 6 not become a day… Continue reading
I am thinking that the current mayor of Everett has missed the mark. Cassie Franklin seems to think that by shedding some of the city… Continue reading