Opinion

Everett High students’ walk-out wasn’t a civics lesson

The Everett High School students are protesting once again (“Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity,”…

Opinion

Vote yes for Everett Public Schools bond and levy

Leading up to Feb. 10 voters have the opportunity to approve a bond and levy to support Everett…

Opinion

Comment: What’s the endgame for Trump’s blue cities offensive?

Embolden by perceived success, the administration may escalate against protesters, only increasing uncertainty.

Opinion

Gessen: This is what state terror looks like

A regime based on terror deploys violence to reinforce the message that no one is safe.

State Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, looks on toward the end of the roll call vote for his Senate Bill 5067, which would lower the blood alcohol limit for drunk driving to 0.05% from 0.08% in Washington. The bill passed the Senate on a 26-23 vote on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

The bill drops it to 0.05%, and the state would join Utah with the toughest standard in the…

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 30. 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Max Browne: Darnold’s perspective is his secret weapon

Fellow quarterback teammate at USC speaks about his time with Seattle’s Super Bowl passer.

Horseshoe ringers after being thrown at a Winetrout Winter Classic tournament at Woodland Park in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Slager)

Sports

Making Their Pitch

Horseshoe pitchers gather for winter tournaments, as the century-old sport is on the brink.

Opinion

Burke: Recalling heroes of battles past, as the threat rises

Those who defended freedom made the sacrifices required. Are we prepared to protect our democracy?

Opinion

Lozada: Trump’s fantasy pursuit of ‘hotness’ is killing Americans

For Trump, being ‘hot’ isn’t about poll numbers or a good economy; it’s about constantly holding attention.

Opinion

Portrayal of federal agents as Nazis offensive

Two things were contrasted in the Everett Herald recently. One was Homeland Security investigations and Border Patrol agents…

Opinion

Shootings by federal agents must end

This must end! No more innocent lives taken at the will of ill-trained, trigger-happy Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…

Opinion

How well trained are federal agents?

I am deeply concerned at what is happening in Minneapolis. That could be Any Town, USA.

Tiffany will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Historic Everett Theatre. (File photo)

Life

Tiffany, Flight Patterns, a Sherlock Holmes mystery and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams celebrates as confetti falls on Lumen Field after the Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 25 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks start Super Bowl planning mode

Seahawks start Super Bowl planning mode

People read newspapers from the library selection at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Continue discussion on local journalism support

State lawmakers should reconsider legislation that can aid newspapers and other news sources.

Opinion

Lake Stevens school levies provide what state doesn’t

As a community member who cares deeply about our local schools, I am writing in support of the…

Opinion

How can The Herald call itself a daily?

I see from the front page of your newspaper, it says: The Daily Herald. Given that you don’t…

Opinion

Dowd: The most un-American of American presidents

Nothing that President Trump whines for or about is in keeping with the line of the U.S. presidency.

Opinion

Comment: Where there’s chaos in Minneapolis, it’s of ICE’s making

In contrast, local law enforcement and the Minnesota National Guard are trying to keep the peace.

Opinion

Friedman: Trump isn’t thinking ‘America First’; it’s all ‘me first’

Trump, for ego alone, is alienating our allies, partners who helped us build a stable and prosperous West.