Letters

LifeWise’s Bible classes pose no harm to students

The editorial regarding LifeWise Academy’s efforts to broaden children’s education and knowledge…

 

Where’s the controversy in what LifeWise offers to students?

I read with interest the article about the Everett Public School District…

 

Fix the U.S. demand for drugs instead of striking drug boats

The blame can’t be put on the people in boats in the…

 

LifeWise program’s request for more access to students unreasonable

LifeWise Academy, a religious group, is challenging the Everett School District’s rules for its off-campus, released-time Bible program, threatening legal action if policies aren’t changed… Continue reading

Look north for a working program of national health care

President Trump could rescue his endangered legacy and the GOP’s bleak prospects. How? By boldly urging Congress to begin a five-year-phase in of Canada’s excellent… Continue reading

Mukilteo School Board’s Schwab was also great with students

Thank you for the heart-warming story about Judy Schwab’s service as a school board member in the Mukiteo School District (“Mukilteo School Board member retires… Continue reading

President Trump deserves F grades in all courses

The preponderance of evidence overwhelmingly proves that Donald Trump is the runaway-winner in the grading of all president’s corrupt actions. To assert that he is… Continue reading

President Trump keeps adding articles for impeachment

I read in The Herald that Donald Trump is going to redact the names of persons mentioned in the Epstein files when they are released.… Continue reading

Protect kids’ health care, education from state budget cuts

As we await Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal, I hope you will join me in calling for a state budget that protects critical investments in… Continue reading

Don’t sue state for U.S. 2 fatal crash; sue the driver at fault

Regarding the $50 million lawsuit filed against the state for the death of a driver on U.S. 2 (“Family of Monroe woman killed in U.S.… Continue reading

If state needs money it can collect license tab fees

Lately there have been multiple articles written in the newspaper about the shortfall of the state budget and the need to increase taxes. Much of… Continue reading

Selection of teams for NCAA football playoffs indefensible

The continuing saga and explanation that the College Football Playoff Selection Committee has offered after they selected the 12-team participants for the national football title… Continue reading

Stores shouldn’t limit deals to those with smartphones

There are many forms of discrimination, and some major grocery stores have reeached the peak. When entering a store, you see sales prices you would… Continue reading

Beliefs of No Kings protesters misstated in letter

I was disappointed to read a recent letter to the editor, complaining about “onerous” taxes “rained down” by the state government. According to the financial… Continue reading

Only yachts float on capitalism’s tide

The myth of free-market capitalism is that it “floats all boats.” The truth is that it floats all yachts. Those promoting the myth are speaking… Continue reading

Soldier’s death in D.C. was result of Trump deployment

I saw the sad news that one of the National Guard troopers who was sent to Washington, D.C. died of her wounds following a shooting.… Continue reading

Story on Arlington runner Ramon Little was engaging

If ever there was an example of why it’s important and relevant to subscribe to local newspapers, Joe’s Pohoryles story about Ramon Little is it… Continue reading

Many in Congress MIA on boat strikes, military abuses

While Whidbey Island’s EA-18G squadrons and Everett’s hundreds of Navy families stand by with bated breath, the Trump administration is ordering the military to blow… Continue reading

Step up to encourage healthy habits to address diabetes

No one wants to feel helpless as they watch their loved ones suffer. I have watched my grandmother struggle with her illness for months and… Continue reading

Don’t blame Fred Meyer for closure

I was a retail grocery story worker for 45 yeas, and I feel the need to speak up about the closing of the Fred Meyer… Continue reading