Letters

U.S. must reconsider military spending, nuclear weapons

Americans oblivious or indifferent to the staggering U.S. military budget for 2025…

 

U.S. must remain a leader of democracy in world

At one time, very recently, the United States’ democracy was looked on…

 

Who is responsibly locally for Monroe school’s PCB contamination

Reading the Herald article on the Monroe Sky Valley Education Center victims’…

 

It’s up to God to judge Trump’s, Biden’s faith

A recent letter to the editor questioned the Christianity of Donald Trump. I am a Christian who supports former President Trump. I am not a… Continue reading

RFK’s good traits don’t cancel out his conspriacy theories

A recent Herald opinion piece professed admiration for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., allegedly because he urges “comity”— generosity and willingness to consider other voices—in politics,… Continue reading

Set up single-payer health care coverage

I agree with a recent letter regarding health care spending. This country needs a single-payer insurance like most other countries. Not socialized medicine, but socialized… Continue reading

Health care coverage for undocumented an insult to taxpayers

I just read that Washington sate has been granted a federal waiver that allows undocumented immigrants to secure health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care… Continue reading

Sentence for animal cruelty should have imposed jail time

After reading the article about Blayne Perez shooting and mutilating wounded animals in his neighborhood and at the local park, I can’t understand why this… Continue reading

Until EVs, little concern shown for impacts of lithium mining

To all of the fossil fuel defenders who are now suddenly worried about the environmental impact of lithium mining, I have a question: What changed?… Continue reading

Thanks to Tulalip marine patrol after boat motor died

A huge thank you to the Tulalip Tribal marine enforcement staff for coming to our rescue when my outboard motor died. They quickly and efficiently… Continue reading

Torture, killing of wolf showed disrespect for life

On Feb. 29 in Sublette County, Wyoming, Cody Roberts intentionally struck down a juvenile wolf with a snowmobile, taped the animal’s mouth shut, then brought… Continue reading

Logging and replanting reduces more carbon emissions

I am responding to the recent exchange of letters regarding the effects of logging on carbon emissions. One letter questioned a previous author’s claim that… Continue reading

Biden has made country better place

A recent letter to the editor presented an argument against Joe Biden. Everything the author said from inflation to energy was just wrong. But, I… Continue reading

City of Snohomish property purchase was legitimate

A concerned citizen sent me a copy of a Facebook post by our former Snohomish Mayor John Kartak, accusing our the City Council of trying… Continue reading

Was traffic fatality result of relaxed police pursuit law?

I read with horror the article about the poor woman who was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement (“Lynnwood woman, 83, killed in wrong-way… Continue reading

Columnist should say how Biden would be better than Trump

I am a fairly new subscriber and enjoy getting local news. I am a moderate independent voter and have noticed that your Opinion section leans… Continue reading

History defies easy solutions in Ukraine, Mideast

An recent letter writer wants the U.S. to stop supplying arms to Israel and Ukraine. Good idea or a bad mistake? Israel is not looking… Continue reading

Providence hospitals’ problems show need for change

I was very fortunate to start my medical career in Everett in 1977. We had an outstanding medical staff, two excellent hospitals, and a wonderful… Continue reading

Roads, infrastructure won’t support Maltby townhome project

Thank you to The Herald for the article regarding the project to build 196 townhomes on 17 acres near Maltby (“Neighbors’ effort falls short of… Continue reading

Thank you local public servant during Public Service Week

Please join me in honoring the invaluable contributions of our nation’s public servants. Every day, public servants carry out critical work that allows our society… Continue reading