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We must agree on character of America

There is no policy in our country that is perfect or permanent.…

 

City of Snohomish’s Civic Campus will benefit city

My husband, Warner Blake, and I came to Snohomish in 1993. We…

 

If ICE agents masked, what about other officers?

Forgive me if I am behind the learning curve here, but I…

 

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Comment: Buzzed behind the wheel a growing threat in U.S.

Driving under the influence of cannabis and other drugs is becoming more common; and harder to fight.

Street lights in speeding car in night time, light motion with slow speed shutter.Street lights in speeding car in night time, light motion with slow speed shutter view from inside front of car. Getty Images
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Sept. 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Comment: Cash grants do help children and families in poverty

A recent study, misinterpreted by many, does not argue against providing aid for low-income families.

Comment: Sound Transit $35B cost overrun calls for state audit

The cost for ST3 exceeds current and future taxpayers’ ability to fund the three-county system.

Comment: State agency’s cut would limit access to dialysis

The Health Care Authority is cutting Medicare reimbursement for kidney dialysis, affecting patients and costs.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Sept. 13

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FILE — COVID19 vaccines are prepared by a nurse in a mobile vaccine clinic at a senior living facility in McMinnville, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. A dozen public health experts, along with seven former high-ranking officials, are describing the CDC under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as badly wounded and fast losing its legitimacy, portending harsh consequences for public health. (Alisha Jucevic/The New York Times)

Editorial: Western states take only course on vaccine access

The move assures access to covid vaccines but can’t replace a national policy vital to public health.

FILE — COVID19 vaccines are prepared by a nurse in a mobile vaccine clinic at a senior living facility in McMinnville, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. A dozen public health experts, along with seven former high-ranking officials, are describing the CDC under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as badly wounded and fast losing its legitimacy, portending harsh consequences for public health. (Alisha Jucevic/The New York Times)
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Forum: Agree or not with Charlie Kirk, he fed need for discourse

Regardless of where we stand on issues, we have to find a path toward discussion and understanding.

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Sports Dad: The smallest things keep a rec league coach going

It’s goofy team names and little personal victories and parents who care enough to get kids on the field.

The Buzz: What Charlie Kirk got right about our rights

Freedom of speech was just that to the conservative activist. He invited a sharing of perspectives. Here’s ours:

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to make a play during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold and his Seahawks play-caller seek to improve

Sam Darnold was doing it all summer. The Seahawks’ new quarterback frustrated his head coach and defensive play-caller with how quickly he was throwing the… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to make a play during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) prepares to play defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Riq Woolen’s starting status up in the air after struggles

The Seahawks cornerback gave up two completions late in Seattle’s loss to the 49ers.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) prepares to play defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Comment: Are Democrats using the wrong words or the wrong ideas?

A liberal group’s memo to party officials on how to phrase their messages seems to miss the point.

Comment: GOP seems intent on losing on health care concerns

Their rollback of Medicaid and attacks on vaccines are likely to cost them control of the House.

Douthat: Why Charlie Kirk’s message resonated with young right

His was a different kind of campus conservatism, both rebellious, relaxed and approachable.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Sept. 12

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Klein: Charlie Kirk lived for the right to argue; we all should

You don’t have to agree with any of his opinions to see the danger to all in his violent silencing.