Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 13
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Editorial: 4 bills that need a second look by state lawmakers
Even good ideas, such as these four bills, can fail to gain traction in the state Legislature.
Opinion
A ‘hands-on’ president is what we need
The “Hands Off” protesting people are dazed and confused. They are telling the government to stop interfering with…
Opinion
Climate should take precedence in protests against Trump
In recent weeks I have been to rallies and meetings joining the concerned citizens who are protesting Donald…
Opinion
Comment: Trump conditioning citizenship on wealth, background
Selling $5 million ‘gold visas’ and ending the birthright principle would end citizenship as we know it.
Opinion
Comment: A 100% tariff on movies? How would that even work?
The film industry is a export success for the U.S. Tariffs would only make things harder for U.S.…
Opinion
Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats break through?
Struggling in the polls themselves, the Democrats’ leader says the focus is on comparisons with Republicans.
Local News
Bids for five new hybrid ferries come in high
It’s raising doubts about the state’s plans to construct up to five new hybrid-electric vessels with the $1.3…
Opinion
County should adopt critical areas law without amendments
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to protect wetlands in Snohomish County. Wednesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m., the…
Opinion
Comment: To save the church, let’s talk nuns, not just popes
The church can save some parishes if it allows nuns to do the ‘field hospital’ work Pope Francis…
Opinion
Comment: RFK Jr.’s measles strategy leading U.S. down dark path
As misinformation increases, vaccinations are decreasing, causing a rise in the spread of measles.
Opinion
Comment: Energy Star a boon to consumers; of course it has to go
In it’s 30-plus years it’s saved consumers $500 billion, cut carbon emissions and actually delivers efficiency.
Opinion
Comment: We need more air traffic controllers; they need AI tools
As work continues to add controllers, tailored AI assistants could help them make better decisions.
Opinion
Saunders: Trump’s charm offensive won’t win over Canadians
As long as his tariffs remain in place, being polite to the prime minister won’t impress Canadians.
Life
Subaru Adds Bronze And Onyx Trims to 2025 Ascent
Three-Row Family SUV Delivers Equal Parts Safety And Comfort
Opinion
Comment: Catholicism at a crossroads in new pope’s own nation
Can a U.S.-born pope bring ‘cultural’ Catholics back to the fold and heal divisions in the church?
Opinion
Can county be trusted with funds to aid homeless?
In response to the the article (“Snohomish County, 7 local governments across US sue Trump administration,” The Herald,…
Opinion
Allow transgender military members to serve country
The Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump to implement a ban on military service by transgender individuals. How…