Opinion

Comment: Are we trending toward another devastating Dust Bowl?

It’s not a certainty, but heat and drought are more frequent in the U.S., upping the odds of the disaster’s return.

 

Comment: What Vance doesn’t get about ‘heritage’ or Americans

Ask the Founders or many who fought for the nation, immigrants are in every sense American.

 

Comment: Why Trump isn’t likely to back democracy in Venezuela

Based on Trump’s stated desire for control of the country’s oil, his best bet is its current autocracy.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 15

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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A Microsoft data center campus in East Wenatchee on Nov. 3. The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply. (Jovelle Tamayo / The New York Times)

Editorial: Meeting needs for data centers, fair power rates

Shared energy demand for AI and ratepayers requires an increased pace for clean energy projects.

A Microsoft data center campus in East Wenatchee on Nov. 3. The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply. (Jovelle Tamayo / The New York Times)

State can’ tax income if robots take jobs

A recent Herald Forum commentary was essentially about how, “Everyone knows that an income tax is the solution” (“It’s long past time for lawmakers to… Continue reading

State must deliver on promises for state ferry system

Washington State Ferries’ crew shortages continue to cancel crucial sailings on Mukilteo-Clinton and Port Townsend-Coupeville routes, stranding Whidbey Islanders despite $40 million for hiring and… Continue reading

Burke: Work as a young caddy allowed a swing at life skills

Along with learning blackjack, Yiddish and golf’s finer points, it taught the art of observation.

Comment: From start, nation has relied on little ‘Common Sense’

Paine’s pamphlet laid out the case for independence, principles that the nation needed over its 250 years.

Comment: Keeping silence against injustice invites more injustice

Many fear consequences for speaking out, but far worse consequences are risked by tacit approval.

Comment: Trump’s credit card cap would throw weakest to sharks

Trump’s demand would cut credit access for many borrowers, leaving them to even harsher options.

Comment: Wind energy scores win in court, but long fight ahead

A judge ruled against a Trump order to shut down a project, but projects still face his opposition.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Jan. 14

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Institute for Tax and Economic Policy

Editorial: ‘Millionaires’ tax’ can deliver fairness, revenue

The governor’s proposal should be placed on the ballot, allowing voters a chance to rebalance tax fairness.

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Tina Ruybal prepares ballots to be moved to the extraction point in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: A win for vote-by-mail, amid gathering concern

A judge preserved the state’s deadline for mailed ballots, but more challenges to voting are ahead.

Tina Ruybal prepares ballots to be moved to the extraction point in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: DOJ’s voter info demand a data breach waiting to happen

A centralized database of sensitive information is prone to abuse, theft and human error.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Jan. 13

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Goldberg: ICE killing of Renee Good meant as message for us all

Civil rights, not just of immigrants, but of all Americans are being curtailed. Protest no longer is protected speech.

Kristof: In Venezuela, Trump trades rule of law for rule of oil

Its socialist government, which lost the last election, remains in power; as long as it bends to Trump.

New pharmacy at Everett clinic site will aid patients

I applaud our local pharmacist Sovit Bista for opening Robin Hood Pharmacy at the Everett Optum main campus this month. He has stepped up to… Continue reading