Opinion

Comment: GOP’s dwindling Hispanic support is a huge failure

Both Trump and Republicans are losing Latinos’ confidence on immigration and the economy.

 

Illustration by Kathleen Edison

Comment: Our survival depends on shared health of all things

Taking a ‘One Health’ perspective on the environment and species is key to our quality of life.

 

Comment: What parents should know about covid vaccines

A pediatricians’ organization now differs with the CDC’s guidance. Here’s a Q&A to help parents.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Aug. 23

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Gov. Bob Ferguson responds to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's demands that the state end so-called sanctuary policies. (Office of Governor of Washington)

Editorial: Governor’s reasoned defiance to Bondi’s ICE demands

In the face of threats, the 10th Amendment protects a state law on law enforcement cooperation.

Gov. Bob Ferguson responds to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's demands that the state end so-called sanctuary policies. (Office of Governor of Washington)

Forum: Choosing a path for Marysville’s future community

Strawberry fields weren’t forever. Marysville has grown and needs to take care with development.

The Buzz: Has Trump been told of Heaven’s membership fees?

Sure, it’s exclusive, but St. Peter is eager to hear his ideas for redecorating the place.

August 19, 2025: Unbearable

Editorial cartoons for Friday, Aug. 22

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August 19, 2025: Unbearable

Schwab: Trump securing piece of Ukraine for Russia in our time

The Alaska summit didn’t even last long enough for lunch. But Trump did get election tips from Vlad.

Bouie: What’s goal of Trump’s occupation of Washington, D.C.?

It isn’t public safety. He’s making it clear he can seize power as he likes to rule as a strongman.

Comment: Steep costs of Trump’s tariffs coming into focus

The impacts, somewhat delayed, are arriving as prices increase and rates of saving fall.

Turn IAM union hall EV chargers back on

The secretary/treasurer of the local Machinists union shut down the free electric vehicle stations in front of the I.A.M. Union Hall on Airport Road. This… Continue reading

Who are Guard in D.C. told is the enemy?

As a young armor officer in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea, I had rules of engagement. These were the conditions under which I… Continue reading

Comment: 10 ‘sticks’ U.S., allies can use to get Putin to table

Russia’s Putin has ducked cease-fire demands. Here’s how to get him to commit to a fairer give-and-take.

Comment: Success in Ukraine deal will put Trump first

Any peace agreement will serve Trump’s whims more than the needs of Ukraine and of Europe.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 21

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Gessen: Definition of terms needed in discussions over Ukraine

When Trump talks of ‘land swaps,’ he’s talking of Putin’s extortion for Ukrainian territory where people live.

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and I had filled out into the downtown… Continue reading

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior for more than 30 years, I am… Continue reading