Letters

As candidates how they’ll address crime survivors’ needs

As campaign season kicks off for city council and mayoral races, it…

 

Renovating of Funko Field cheaper than building new stadium

The City of Everett faces three stadium options: 1. Do nothing and…

 

Has Trump read Paine’s ‘Common Sense’?

Will Donald Trump, who says he “runs the world” and approved a…

 

State should split ferry contract to keep jobs, speed up build

On Jan. 8, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson, transportation leaders from the Senate and House, and leadership from Washington State Ferries came to Clinton to meet with… Continue reading

GOP budget bill will hurt children, seniors, others

I’m outraged that the House has passed their reconciliation bill that deepens poverty and punishes struggling Americans. By slashing SNAP, Medicaid, and the Child Tax… Continue reading

If you need a permit to purchase a gun, how about for voting?

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1163 into law requiring, among other things, purchasing a permit, passing a class and demonstrating a minimum level of… Continue reading

Trump agenda: Walls, dome and ‘Fortress America’

I’ve been looking at what this administration has been trying to accomplish with its policies and actions. I think the end game is a Fortress… Continue reading

Make your opposition to Congress’ budget bill known

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, as passed recently in the House will harm millions of Americans, cutting off health care for over 8 million and… Continue reading

Voters should do own research than trust the media

It is difficult to appreciate the recommendation of a recent letter to the editor. The opinion regarding the source of information consumed by those who… Continue reading

For informed voters, give the gift of news, information

A recent nationwide poll found that Donald Trump’s approval ratings were higher with voters who hadn’t followed the major news stories of his first 100… Continue reading

Consider Saudis’ past U.S. involvement

Hmmm. Nineteen Saudi Arabians took out the Twin Towers in September of 2011. Apparently, the Bush administration protected many that were left by flying them… Continue reading

ICE should save money with focus on deporting convicted felons

In an interview about immigration on NPR last month, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, stated that, of an estimated 21 million illegal aliens,… Continue reading

Why do I protest? This is why

In the long four months of governing, the Trump administration has shown itself to be cruel, chaotic and corrupt. Trump’s Cabinet is a cluster of… Continue reading

Fluoridated water best way to ensure dental health

Obviously drinking bleach in any form is not a great proposition, and according to dental experts the topical fluoride treatments that are put on our… Continue reading

Time for age, term limits for all politicians

I think we’re all getting weary about how old and decrepit our presidents were and are. President Joe Biden certainly didn’t represent his best self… Continue reading

What do we need with growth and its problems?

Why do we have to prepare for growth? Stupid question, right? Well maybe it is, but for years our leaders have promoted more growth. So… Continue reading

Cuts to scientific research cut us off from solutions

Where to start with the actions Donald Trump has taken which worry me: the economy, denial of court orders, etc., but I what alarms me… Continue reading

Return of salmon after dam removal proves it works

A truly inspiring article published on May 7 in The Oregonian offers hope for the eventual recovery of wild salmon in west coast rivers. When… Continue reading

DIYers should get a PUD’s heat-pump break, too

I have just completed a do-it-yourself installation of a central heat pump system to replace an electric furnace. I understand the Snohomish PUD energy saving… Continue reading

Everett Council, Dist. 2: Paula Rhyne has proved herself

Four years ago, a public servant ran for District 2 and won her Everett City Council seat. Since then, Paula Rhyne has worked tirelessly to… Continue reading