Opinion
Comment: State of union for small business, consumers? Dismal.
Even as GDP continues to climb, prospects are tough for small businesses and jobs are harder to find.
Columnists
Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought
His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.
Opinion
Comment: GOP’s voting bill meant to subvert, not save elections
Bracing for big losses in the midterms, Trump and Republicans are preparing an excuse: ‘Democrats cheated.’
Northwest
Why WA child care program could bear brunt of budget cuts
Democratic budget writers want to reduce state reimbursements for providers, based on how often children attend day care.
Northwest
State’s drunk driving limit will not be lowered this year
The state Senate approved a bill to drop it to 0.05%, but it failed to advance out of…
Northwest
$1B borrowing plan to buy new ferries sinks in Legislature
House and Senate spending plans released Monday would also push off conversion of diesel boats to battery power.
Opinion
Comment: The high cost of Olympia’s hidden utility tax
While “big” taxes get the headlines, a quieter “hidden tax” has been driving up monthly utility bills for…
Opinion
FORUM: Remember lessons of the past when making major decisions
By Jonathan Peebles/ Herald Forum
Opinion
Forum: We have fallen into reaction and away from creation
We’re re-arranging the same old components of our culture and getting frustrated that nothing is changing.
Life
The Devon Allman Project, a Sherlock Holmes mystery, comedy and more
Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County