Editorial Cartoons
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, March 11
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Columnists
Burke: Trump’s flooded the zone; keep you head above it
Yes, it’s a mind-numbing lot to keep track of, but Americans must pay attention to protect democracy.
Letters
Letter: Put millionaires tax to a vote and cut the sales tax
Olympia is fumbling the ball; again. First, deception won’t work, and I resent it! The millionaire’s tax is…
Letters
Letter: An orca says whales aren’t the ones to blame for fewer salmon
I am a Southern Resident orca, and I think it is time to explain some things.
Opinion
Comment: Can state election officials trust the White House?
They were assured ICE agents won’t patrol polling places, but many still fear federal election interference.
Life
Get the Led out this weekend, Footloose, Delusions and more
Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County
Local News
After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax
Democrats withstood around-the-clock resistance from Republicans, sending the “millionaires’ tax” back to the Senate for agreement and then…
Best Of
Brewing up the best in Snohomish County
These top-ranked coffee shops earned their spot one cup at a time.
Sports
M’s Raleigh and Arozarena moment causes Baseball Classic stir
Mariners catcher appears to snub outfielder in Monday’s USA-Mexico game.
Sports
Seahawks win some, lose some in free agency
Kenneth Walker III heads to Kansas City, while receiver Rashid Shaheed stays in Seattle.
In Our View
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…
Opinion
Comment: War in Iraq only adds to U.S. economic challenges
The economy might already have to deal with market setbacks, inflation and debt from Trump’s tariff schemes.
Opinion
Comment: Congress must still act to make airspace safer
A year after an air crash near D.C. killed 67, Congress has balked at a simple solution.
Letters
Letter: Global poverty can affect us at home if not addressed
The most common reason for not financially supporting the fight against world poverty is “I prefer to give…
Letters
Letter: America, do you want an authoritarian nation?
In some countries the leaders demand personal loyalty above principle. Those leaders are seen to paste their names…
Opinion
Comment: Lawmakers must restore funding to train high-tech workforce
State employers pay $1 billion into a fund to educate in sciences, medicine and engineering. But that money…
Life
The Golfing Gardener: Tales of Turf – Episode Two
Last week, we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that…
Life
The Golfing Gardener: Finding that perfect Pieris
We are truly blessed here in the PNW with so many useful and attractive spring blooming botanical treasures.…