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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 2

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Letters to the Editor

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Columnists

Forum: ‘Customer Service’ is just another invasive species

A fella named Luther Burbank was, I’m sure, convinced he was doing us a favor when, in 1895,…

Columnists

Welch: Washington does not need a new Department of Housing

Washington has a housing problem. That much is clear. Rents are high, homeownership is increasingly out of reach,…

Opinion

When the will of the people means nothing

David Adams | GOP of Island County

Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win the 2025 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

Sports

Emerald Downs opens Saturday with Derby watch party

The horse racing track in Auburn has seen rise in action due to other track closures.

Seahawks first-round pick Jadarian Price holds up his No. 8 jersey during an introductory press conference along with coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks first-round pick Jadarian Price introduced

John Schneider wanted a celebration befitting a team holiday for their new, prized rookie.

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 1

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Columnists

Schwab: H is for hypocrisy

Can anyone imagine the reaction from the right if Presidents Barack Obama or Joe Biden has done the…

Cole Young (2) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with first base coach Eric Young Jr. (53) after hitting a go-ahead two-run RBI single against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the game at Target Field on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Cole Young leads Mariners comeback against Twins

John Madden popularized the saying that if a football team has two quarterbacks, it actually means the team…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, April 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Mark Lamb, the attorney for four eastern Washington sheriffs, speaks in Thurston County Superior Court against a new law setting heightened eligibility standards for sheriffs as several county sheriffs observe on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law

Four eastern Washington sheriffs brought the emergency challenge to the law, raising constitutional concerns.

Letter to the Editor

Letters

Letter: That was unwise by Trump and GOP

The Republican Party and Donald Trump recently did two unwise things.The Party subpoenaed Bill Clinton to testify under…

Sports

Mariners score seven unanswered runs to beat Twins

After a one-day reprieve from a deep losing stretch, the same issues that have hampered the Twins for…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Columnists

Welch: Stop starving local government: Olympia must share the wealth

Across Washington, taxpayers are feeling the squeeze from every direction. Property tax bills rise each year. Sales taxes…

Lauren Jelencovich will perform in concert with piano Saturday at the Everett Civic Auditorium. (Provided photo)

Life

Lauren Jelencovich, Bike Love, Tammy Pescatelli and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

TCU safety Bud Clark (21) celebrates after getting an interception on Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) in the first half of an NCAA football game between TCU and Colorado at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Christopher Torres / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Seahawks use ‘Competitor Scale’ draft strategy

The cigars were just getting lit. The triangular bottles of Don Julio Anejo 1942 tequila were just getting…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

State Rep. Robert Sutherland, who is seeking re-election in the 39th District this year, gives a thumbs-up to passing drivers as he and a few volunteers wave flags and campaign signs along the side of State Route 9 on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Controversial ex-lawmaker attempts comeback for GOP-held seat

Robert Sutherland, a conservative firebrand, is seeking a return to the state House where he served two terms.