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Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I. (right) and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., confer behind a sheet of paper during testimony from Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary of defense for policy, during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on March 3. The hearing was the first public opportunity for lawmakers to question administration officials about the decision to launch strikes in Iran, the legal rationale underpinning them and the strategy moving forward. (Eric Lee / The New York Times)

Opinion

Comment: What say you, Congress, on war in Iran?

Congress will get its say regarding actions in Iran, in oversight hearings and on what will be spent.

Anthony’s HomePort Everett (Photo provided by Anthony’s HomePort)

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The fine dining spots locals swear by

These fine dining restaurants earned top votes for turning dinner into an experience.

Opinion

Comment: With one vote, Legislature blows up ‘Chose Washington’

The decision to approve an unconstitutional ‘millionaires tax’ will send business out of the state.

Opinion

Comment: ‘Wire’ thieves are cutting residents from vital services

When they cut fiber optic lines, looking for copper, they cut networks. Harsh penalties are needed.

Opinion

Forum: What good are orca whales? They’re a key part of ecosystem.

To let orcas die to leave more salmon for us, would rob us of a diverse environment and…

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, March 14, (Pi Day, 3.14)

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Columnists

Bauer: Learning about Everett and more a word at a time

After nearly 25 years at The Herald, I’m taking a new job; but also fond memories of my…

Letters

Letter: County commissioners should declare climate emergency

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Letters

Letter: Scouts learn learn value of community service

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Letters

Letter: State tax law is ill advised and unconstitutional

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Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) runs out of the Lumen Field tunnel in Seattle, Washington prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks re-sign glue guys, sign RB free agent

Brady Russell is coming back. Brandon Pili is coming back.

Letters

Letter: Each sides of abortion debate must respect speech rights of other

I recently attended a rally sponsored by “40 days for life” and “I stand with planned” representatives who…

Letters

Letter: Keep Snohomish’s First Street authentic, honor past

I grew up in the 1940s and 1950s living at Avenue E and First Street in the city…

Opinion

Comment: Constitution clear that Trump can’t nationalize elections

Claiming it act of ‘national security’ is not a basis to seize powers the Framers denied the executive.

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, March 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day

Columnists

Schwab: War is serious and deadly; Trump, Hegseth aren’t serious

The pair cut corners in limiting civilian deaths and didn’t consider consequences. What could go wrong?

Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, prepares to drop the gavel, closing out the 2026 legislative session, on Thursday, March 12 in Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Local News

WA legislative session ends with budgets passed and a dash of drama

Democrats’ income tax bill dominated much of the 60 days. A host of unsolved issues is left lingering…

Photo provided. Island Shakespeare Festival is traveling around Whidbey Island on a spring tour dubbed “Shakespeare in a Backpack.”

Life

The Bard in a Backpack: Shakespeare troupe tours Whidbey to promote summer season

Shakespeare is hitting the road again, this time with Hamlet and a Happy Hour.

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Opinion

Small claims court isn’t what you’d expect from TV

If you are lucky, you never have to be a part of a civil lawsuit, however, most people…

Beth Herrild

Life

South Whidbey at Home celebrates 10 years of helping neighbors

The organization is a membership-based nonprofit supporting older South Whidbey residents.