Letters

Everett school board: Jackson Laurence serves students

Last May, Anna Marie Jackson Laurence was appointed to school board Position 3, to finish the term of a vacated seat. Laurence is now running… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Student treated unfairly

I received a mailer recently from Robin Lee regarding the Everett School Board and Jackson High School’s robotics team. I was shocked by what I… Continue reading

Compassion still exists following tragedy

I was moved and encouraged by the Oct. 3 article in the Everett Daily Herald, “Why one man raised $200K for the man who attacked… Continue reading

Rough ride for buses: Better ‘manhole’ covers needed

I am a senior citizen who frequently rides public transit. I am appalled at the state of the right-hand lane of Highway 99, which is… Continue reading

Court of Appeals: Moore an experienced, knowledgeable judge

Our former partner, Superior Court Judge Karen Moore, is running for election to the Court of Appeals, Division I, this November. Karen has extensive experience… Continue reading

Edmonds sewage plant isn’t working as was promised

The Herald should revisit its article from this spring on Edmonds’ Waste Water Treatment Plant (“Edmonds launches technology to destory PFAS,” The Herald, April 18).… Continue reading

Hegseth fitness speech: What of commander in chief?

Is it only me or are there more viewers and readers who wonder if Defense (War) Secretary Pete Hegseth’s requirement to all military members, including… Continue reading

County sheriff has balance right on use of police pursuits

The article by The Herald’s Jenna Millikan regarding police pursuits was well written in my opinion (“Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance… Continue reading

SNAP’s aid should be restored

Thanks for the articles explaining the cost of the Big, not so beautiful Bill, that increases hunger and cuts health care for thousands in our… Continue reading

ICE arrests based on race, language are un-American

ICE raids are a common feature of American life. So, what if I were outside a Home Depot and masked ICE agents poured from a… Continue reading

Jan. 6 Capitol riot doesn’t count as “political violence”?

Political violence No mention of Jan. 6 Capitol riot? Isn’t it macabre and bizarre to hear condemnation of political violence from a man who instigated… Continue reading

Where are the officials who serve constituents?

I was just wondering why while the MAGA type politicians get further and further to the right, while the Democrats seem to match them by… Continue reading

Does Guinea’s authoritarianism sound familiar?

I read the following recently extract about the president of Guinea in West Africa. It sounds dreadfully familiar. “For example, (Mamaday) Doumbouya cracked down on… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence works for students

We urge you to vote to return Anna Marie Jackson Laurence to the Everett School Board position that she now holds. As three retired educators… Continue reading

Is this Trump’s coup plan?

So Donald Trump will put armed troops into city after city whose mayors don’t want them. By mid-2026, most Americans will just shrug and accept… Continue reading

Civil argument provides depth of understanding

Thank you, Herald editors, for prominently publishing Bret Stephen’s recent commentary (“We’re losing our culture of argument and its purpose,” The Herald, Sept. 19). I… Continue reading

Defeat GOP’s health care cuts

Thank you for Congressman Rick Larsen’s excellent commentary on the Republican push to dismantle, destabilize and harm, our health care (“Democrats holding fast to avoid… Continue reading

Lake Forest Park levy: Support public safety on ballot

I want to thank the Lake Forest Park City Council for passing a resolution to place a police and public safety levy before voters this… Continue reading

Approve SJR 8201 on Nov. 4 ballot for long-term care

This November, Washington voters finally have an issue with support from across the partisan spectrum. SJR 8201, which strengthens our state long-term care program, is… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence knows kids’ needs

We are proud to say we fully support Anna Marie Jackson Laurence for the Everett School Board. She was chosen as a candidate to fill… Continue reading