Letters

We know how to slow climate change; let’s do it

Do you know humans are expediting climate change? But we can fix it. Climate change is a change in the earth’s atmosphere due to rising… Continue reading

Fentanyl crisis response ignores needs of pain patients

You wouldn’t know it from reading The Herald’s one-sided editorial on the “opioid crisis,” but there are Snohomish County residents who legitimately need and responsibly… Continue reading

South Whidbey Fire/EMS levy: Help plan for island’s safety

I’d like to start a conversation with our community about the service challenges we are facing at South Whidbey Fire/EMS. We’re struggling to recruit and… Continue reading

Support effort to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

The Jan. 17 article, “Washington AG sues to block merger of Kroger, Albertsons” deserves front page headlines because of its importance to consumers. This merger… Continue reading

Thanks to police for proection of day care’s kids, families, staff

On behalf of KinderCare, we wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude for the assistance of Sgt. Robert Edmonds and the Everett… Continue reading

Clark Park gazebo: Allow homeless a place out of rain

The Everett City Council wants to remove the gazebo in Clark Park so the dogs can run free (“Everett to replace historic Clark Park gazebo… Continue reading

Pass school levy, bond measures to support children

Thankfully, the voters in the Marysville School District did pass its levy on Feb. 14, last year. There will be more levies and bonds to… Continue reading

Port of Everett, BNSF could provide shoreline access

Regarding access to Pigeon Creek Trail, this is what you get when you have the railroad company on one side and the Port of Everett… Continue reading

Your moment of snark: Here’s where to channel the GOP

The Republican Party has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for the right to start its own network. It will be called the “Cartoon Channel.” Bob… Continue reading

ReWRAP Act’s recycle policy works well in B.C.

We can all agree that trash is a problem, whether it’s on the side of U.S. 2, in our beautiful forests, or even in Puget… Continue reading

Thanks for first-class protection of Snohomish Regional Fire

As a voter in the area covered by the Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue district, I want to thank the voters in our area for… Continue reading

Pass levies, bond for Arlington students’ health, education

As an Arlington community member and teacher, I know firsthand that Arlington has a strong community, and strong schools help build that. Vote yes to… Continue reading

Boeing should work closer with its unionized employees

I wouldn’t put Boeing in workers’ hands” as a recent letter to the Herald editor recommended. But I do think our community and Boeing investors… Continue reading

Monitor Snohomish River to protect it from chemical contaminants

The Snohomish River and estuary is critical habitat for juvenile salmon. More than $90 million have been spent to improve this habitat for salmon, but… Continue reading

Pass levies, bond for needs of Arlington schools’ students

I moved to Arlington in 2006. In that time, I have observed and am proud to be a part of a strong community. We have… Continue reading

Red Cross calls for blood donations during emergency

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. In… Continue reading

Some governments do make public housing work well

=Stanwood Mayor Sid Robert’s Herald Forum essay regarding affordable housing had many very valid and compassionate points (“We’ll need to be open to options for… Continue reading

Sound & Summit: Thanks for interesting magazine

I’m impressed with my copy of Sound & Summit magazine, especially this last winter edition. Highlighted are local people from the Snohomish, Everett and Monroe… Continue reading

Herald story portrayed Arlington store owners unfairly

Who is being the bully in the recent article about a dispute over a logo design (“Arlington Hardware cashed in on stolen design, local artist… Continue reading

Ceasefire in Mideast can prevent further deaths of children

No child should be subject to the fear of bombs falling on them or witness the destruction of their home or the violent death of… Continue reading