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
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
Thanks for printing Michael and Leslie Boyer’s Oct. 24 letter about the life-saving work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. (“Urge Congress to add funding to… Continue reading
Since Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is upon us, I just want to send out a huge thank you to all our veterans, both past and… Continue reading
Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around I see a battleground with two opposing… Continue reading
A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has quadrupled in the… Continue reading
Since getting older I have grown tired of political opinions. The idea of left or right, even winning or losing means nothing to me. Living… Continue reading
Though I’ve meant to write applauding many excellent Letters to the Editor, I am writing to you about one with which I disagree, which said… Continue reading
Proud Boeing has lost its way, but we in the Pacific Northwest, United States, and the world, need Boeing. Quality and treatment of workers are… Continue reading
Just back from a few days immersed in a four-part a cappella harmony (aka “barbershop”) convention (recommended, find your local chapter!) and catching up on… Continue reading
Thank you for the excellent article regarding increased asthma risks in Snohomish County (“Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish County seeks climate solutions,” The Herald, Oct.… Continue reading
My name is Casey and I am a seventh grader at Maplewood Parent Cooperative in Edmonds. I am writing because I am concerned about climate… Continue reading
The time has come for us to reject the status quo within our judicial branch. As a community, we have witnessed firsthand that not all… Continue reading
I recognize and value The Herald Editorial Board’s commitment to helping support important economic stakeholders in Washington, and the role of history, precedent and tradition… Continue reading
Our daughter moved out of state a few months ago and shortly after her arrival she registered to vote. A couple weeks ago she received… Continue reading
Well patriots, it’s that time again! Time to select the men and women who represent us in the offices of governance, for better or worse!… Continue reading
As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, and veteran advocate I am deeply concerned about the homeless veteran population, and that’s why I am proud… Continue reading
Some people are complaining that the gubernatorial race between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert is unfair because Ferguson has a lot more money. They point… Continue reading
Who could have anticipated that the contest for state senator in the 10th Legislative District would be the fourth most expensive race in Washington, behind… Continue reading
When we debate issues we must have a commonly understood set of facts. This is particularly so when we debate such important issues as abortion.… Continue reading
