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Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

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Editorial: Garrard best for Edmonds School Board post

The retired teacher was appointed last year to fill a vacancy and has contributed from the start.

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FILE — COVID19 vaccines are prepared by a nurse in a mobile vaccine clinic at a senior living facility in McMinnville, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. A dozen public health experts, along with seven former high-ranking officials, are describing the CDC under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as badly wounded and fast losing its legitimacy, portending harsh consequences for public health. (Alisha Jucevic/The New York Times)

Editorial: Western states take only course on vaccine access

The move assures access to covid vaccines but can’t replace a national policy vital to public health.

FILE — COVID19 vaccines are prepared by a nurse in a mobile vaccine clinic at a senior living facility in McMinnville, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. A dozen public health experts, along with seven former high-ranking officials, are describing the CDC under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as badly wounded and fast losing its legitimacy, portending harsh consequences for public health. (Alisha Jucevic/The New York Times)
An image taken from a website attack advertisement targeting Everett school board member Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. (laurenceletusdown.com)

Editorial: Attack ads an undeserved slander of school official

Ads against an Everett school board candidate are a false and unfair attack on a public servant.

An image taken from a website attack advertisement targeting Everett school board member Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. (laurenceletusdown.com)
Pedestrians using umbrellas, some Washingtonians use them, as they cross Colby Avenue under pouring rain on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 in Everett, Wa. The forecast through Saturday is cloudy with rain through Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Editorial: Speed limit reductions a good start on safety

Everett is reducing speed limits for two streets; more should follow to save pedestrian lives.

Pedestrians using umbrellas, some Washingtonians use them, as they cross Colby Avenue under pouring rain on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 in Everett, Wa. The forecast through Saturday is cloudy with rain through Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Work to replace what was taken from those in need

The state and local communities will have to ensure food security after federal SNAP and other cuts.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Robotic hand playing hopscotch on a keyboard. Artifical intelligence, text generators, ai and job issues concept. Vector illustration.

Editorial: Keep a mindful eye on government use of AI chatbots

A public media report on government use of chatbots, including by Everett, calls for sound guidelines.

Robotic hand playing hopscotch on a keyboard. Artifical intelligence, text generators, ai and job issues concept. Vector illustration.
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)
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)
Rep. Suzanne DelBene and South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman chat during a tour and discussion with community leaders regarding the Mountlake Terrace Main Street Revitalization project on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Traxx Apartments in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Editorial: Gerrymandering invites a concerning tit-for-tat

Democrats, among them Rep. Suzan DelBene, see a need for a response to Texas’ partisan redistricting.

Rep. Suzanne DelBene and South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman chat during a tour and discussion with community leaders regarding the Mountlake Terrace Main Street Revitalization project on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Traxx Apartments in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Editorial: Auditor’s Office tools provide view into government

Good government depends on transparency into its actions. We need to make use of that window.

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Editorial: Newman for Edmonds; Paige for Mountlake Terrace

Both lead strong fields of candidates for the city councils of each south county city.

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Editorial: State lawmakers right to skip Gerrymandering Games

While red and blue states look to game the midterms, Washington is wisely staying out of that fray.

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Editorial: A recap of The Herald’s primary endorsements

Primary elections, setting the November ballot, are no time for voters to sit on the sidelines.

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Editorial: In strong field, Sterba best for Mukilteo council post

James Sterba is a veteran Boeing engineer who offers a strong financial background.

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Editorial: Franklin’s considered approach warrants third term

The incumbent mayor has used innovation and concern for all residents to guide her leadership.

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Editorial: Elect Hem, Rhyne, Burbano to Everett council seats

The Aug. 5 primary will determine the top two candidates for Council Districts 1, 2 and 4.

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Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Check state’s transportation road map from now to 2050

A state commission’s Vision 2050 plan looks to guide transportation planning across the state.

Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial: Perkins, in strong field, best for Marysville council

The fifth-grade teacher hopes to improve outreach and participation with neighborhood meetings.

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Authorities search for victims among the rubble near Blue Oak RV park after catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The half-mile stretch occupied by two campgrounds appears to have been one of the deadliest spots along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas during last week’s flash floods. (Jordan Vonderhaar/The New York Times)

Editorial: Tragic Texas floods can prompt reforms for FEMA

The federal agency has an important support role to play, but Congress must reassess and improve it.

Authorities search for victims among the rubble near Blue Oak RV park after catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The half-mile stretch occupied by two campgrounds appears to have been one of the deadliest spots along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas during last week’s flash floods. (Jordan Vonderhaar/The New York Times)