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J.P. Crawford (3) of the Seattle Mariners has been a help to rookie Colt Emerson, who could potentially take over the shortstop position soon. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

J.P. Crawford helping Mariners rookie take his spot

Former AquaSox star Colt Emerson, the future at shortstop, receives support from veteran.

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Forum: In-depth local journalism matters, even if the truth is ugly

Congratulations to The Herald on its 125th anniversary.

Jhonny Pereda of the Seattle Mariners reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Seattle. (Jack Compton / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to take two of three in series

SEATTLE — Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena hit home runs in the seventh inning Wednesday as the Seattle…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Letters

Letters to the Editor

GOVERNMENT

Outside of Crepe Cafe Merriweather on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Whidbey Island’s Bayview Corner: both curious and commercial

Old-school roots with fresh flavors, live music and a fiercely local vibe.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at a press conference at a disaster assistance center to push residents to apply for federal assistance to recover from flooding in December 2025 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Renton. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Only a fraction of WA’s state flood aid has made it to victims

Gov. Bob Ferguson points to narrow qualifications that limit those who qualify. The funding is separate from federal…

Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Seattle. (Maddy Grassy / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners lose late lead, fall to White Sox Tuesday

SEATTLE — The Chicago White Sox were hitless through five innings on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners.

Opinion

Cargill: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Chris Cargill

Columnists

Burke: Recognize that we are living through history in the making

I was a lobster-back reenactor, a British Redcoat for the 10 or so years my wife and I…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 20

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Geoff Tate will perform the grand finale of his Operation Mindcrime performances on Saturday at the Everett Historic Theatre. The show is sold out. (Provided photo)

Life

Geoff Tate, The Pajama Game, Present Tense and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Life

Mountlake Terrace student jazz musicians to perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensembles will perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley on June 9 at 2033…

Jhonny Pereda (5) of the Seattle Mariners scores off a double by Randy Arozarena during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Seattle. (Maddy Grassy / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners benefit from obstruction call in win over White Sox

SEATTLE — Chicago White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters quickly retrieved Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena’s double…

Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken is one among a group of the team’s solid but unspectacular players. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

Kraken lack high-end talent needed to contend

Seattle possesses solid complementary players but lacks stars needed for Stanley Cup

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 19

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

A shade garden. (Sunnyside Nursery)

Life

The Golfing Gardener: Bold foliage for the shade

We are so blessed to live in this region, complete with its lush greens and pops of spring…

Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Mariners call up former Frog Colt Emerson

The former Everett AquaSox star scored a run in the Mariners’ 8-3 loss to San Diego on Sunday.

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Monday, May 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.