https://www.heraldnet.com/category/opinion/editorials/ Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Wed, 06 May 2026 08:32:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.heraldnet.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/02/cropped-Favicon_herlad-copy-1.png?w=32 https://www.heraldnet.com/category/opinion/editorials/ 32 32 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/06/nehring-its-time-to-change-county-policy-to-better-serve-us-all/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/06/nehring-its-time-to-change-county-policy-to-better-serve-us-all/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/06/nehring-its-time-to-change-county-policy-to-better-serve-us-all/ Nate Nehring

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/06/nehring-its-time-to-change-county-policy-to-better-serve-us-all/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/13/editorial-a-look-at-what-got-done-and-what-didnt-in-olympia/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/13/editorial-a-look-at-what-got-done-and-what-didnt-in-olympia/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/13/editorial-a-look-at-what-got-done-and-what-didnt-in-olympia/ In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/13/editorial-a-look-at-what-got-done-and-what-didnt-in-olympia/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/10/editorial-refit-two-retired-ferries-during-wait-for-new-boats/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/10/editorial-refit-two-retired-ferries-during-wait-for-new-boats/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/10/editorial-refit-two-retired-ferries-during-wait-for-new-boats/ A local shipyard says it can refurbish two ferries and lease them to a ferry system in need of boats.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/10/editorial-refit-two-retired-ferries-during-wait-for-new-boats/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/07/editorial-protect-state-climate-acts-funds-for-intended-uses/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/07/editorial-protect-state-climate-acts-funds-for-intended-uses/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/07/editorial-protect-state-climate-acts-funds-for-intended-uses/ The CCA fund’s shouldn’t go toward other needs. A better accounting of its spending is necessary

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/07/editorial-protect-state-climate-acts-funds-for-intended-uses/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/03/editorial-keep-up-efforts-to-fund-new-downtown-stadium/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/03/editorial-keep-up-efforts-to-fund-new-downtown-stadium/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/03/editorial-keep-up-efforts-to-fund-new-downtown-stadium/ More fundraising will be necessary, but the project is worth the public and private investments.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/03/editorial-keep-up-efforts-to-fund-new-downtown-stadium/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/28/editorial-hope-flickers-to-irrigate-the-states-news-deserts/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/28/editorial-hope-flickers-to-irrigate-the-states-news-deserts/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/28/editorial-hope-flickers-to-irrigate-the-states-news-deserts/ Two journalism programs are joining forces, but the state still can help provide a funding source.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/28/editorial-hope-flickers-to-irrigate-the-states-news-deserts/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/24/editorial-oppose-efforts-to-deny-eligible-voters-their-right/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/24/editorial-oppose-efforts-to-deny-eligible-voters-their-right/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/editorial-oppose-efforts-to-deny-eligible-voters-their-right/ The SAVE Act in Congress and a lawsuit against states intend to disenfranchise eligible voters.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/24/editorial-oppose-efforts-to-deny-eligible-voters-their-right/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/21/editorial-find-respectful-policy-on-tariffs-trade-with-canada/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/21/editorial-find-respectful-policy-on-tariffs-trade-with-canada/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/editorial-find-respectful-policy-on-tariffs-trade-with-canada/ Washington state depends on trade with Canada. The Trump administration’s belligerence is harmful.

]]> https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/21/editorial-find-respectful-policy-on-tariffs-trade-with-canada/feed/ 0 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/17/editorial-set-deadline-for-chemical-in-tires-thats-killing-coho/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/17/editorial-set-deadline-for-chemical-in-tires-thats-killing-coho/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/editorial-set-deadline-for-chemical-in-tires-thats-killing-coho/ A ban set for 2035 allows ample time to find a viable replacement for 6PPD, which kills salmon and trout.

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