Letters

Too many rejected Harris because of her gender

Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election the focus shifts to what Kamala Harris and the Democrats did to lose the election.… Continue reading

Allegation of slurs by Arlington football team baseless, unfair

I am reaching out to bring to your attention the recent events involving the Arlington High School football team. It has come to my attention… Continue reading

Herald should better represent minority who support Trump

I would like to subscribe to The Herald, but I cannot stand its constant vilification of Donald Trump and conservatives in its editorials, cartoons and… Continue reading

Trump will prove Sid Schwab’s warnings were correct

A recent letter to the editor accused Herald columnist Sid Schwab of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” which is just a bumper sticker platitude providing shelter to… Continue reading

All it took to trust election system was ‘correct’ result

Whew! I can finally breathe a sigh of relief and sleep soundly in my bed! The U.S. electoral system is purified and uncorrupted once again!… Continue reading

County Council should use report’s findings; not increase tax

The recent discussions surrounding Snohomish County’s proposed 8 percent property tax increase have brought to light a concerning trend in local governance: the reflexive reach… Continue reading

Providence General Children’s Guild, gift shop making difference

As president of Providence General Children’s Association, I want to thank our board, gift shop managers and coordinator, guild members and volunteers for their remarkable… Continue reading

Some of us do appreciate journalism

I feel compelled to reply to a recent Catherine Rampell column about media reporters. Our fate has been decided. It is not her fault or… Continue reading

Forum: Stanwood-Camano school board needs leadership change

Infighting on the board has diverted its attention from students’ needs and sends a troubling message.

Did Trump voters consider consequences?

It’s hard to know what to think after our presidential election. It was a stunning outcome to many, but should it have been? Maybe we’re… Continue reading

Four more years of Schwab’s anti-Trump columns?

For a decade now, I have checked on a weekly basis to see what Herald Columnist Sid Schwab has to say. He and I have… Continue reading

Save forests by nixing printed prescription information

While America’s eastern seaboard has been battered by severe storms this year, our West Coast has experienced extreme temperatures and rising sea levels. The cause?… Continue reading

Schwab: Gloaters gonna gloat, but for how long?

With just two years before elections, Trump has time to sour a strong economy with more inflation.

Don’t tolerate slurs by players during Arlington-North Creek football game

I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent playoff football game between Arlington High School and North Creek High School, as reported… Continue reading

Put public spending on AquaSox stadium to the voters

I see the Herald has consumed the Kool-aid. The recent editorial (“Keep AquaSox in Everett with downtown ballpark,” The Herald, Nov. 10) enthusiastically encourages us… Continue reading

Puzzled by choices voters made

I’m 78 years old, and a week after the presidential election, I just can’t wrap my head around the results. Why did America choose: fear… Continue reading

Everett baseball: Break with MLB’s extortionists

I own an Everett Giants ball cap and an Olive Garden seat cushion I won at the plate-breaking contest during an Everett AquaSox game. Therefore… Continue reading

Schreiber should resign from Stanwood-Camano school board

Al Schreiber needs to resign from the Stanwood-Camano School District’s Board of Directors; not just from his position as board president, but his seat and… Continue reading

Where are today’s moderate politicians?

I was just thinking that I miss the way things were years ago. I remember when we had Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, a Democrat… Continue reading

Endorsements offer a chance to understand issues, races

Contrary to Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos’ bizarre assertion that newspapers are politically irrelevant to their readers, endorsements are one of the reasons newspapers exist.… Continue reading