Opinion
Welch: Millionaires tax is pie-crust promise; easily broken
By Democrats’ own admission, they can’t be trusted to tax only millionaires with new income tax.
Opinion
De Rugy: Wealth taxes won’t satiate states’ hunger for revenue
Promises to tax only the wealthy fall short when lost opportunities hit lower-income families.
Opinion
Comment: Putin doesn’t want peace; he’s playing for more time
The U.S. and Europe need to deny Russia the ability to wait out Ukraine. Economic pressure should be…
Opinion
Comment: We honor civil rights heroes only when time allows comfort
The demands of MLK and others made them unpopular in their day. Their challenge to us remains.
Opinion
Comment: Focus on inflation misunderstands affordability fears
Inflation has eased, but wage growth and job openings have slowed, adding to families’ budget concerns.
Best Of
Curiosity lives here in Snohomish County’s best museums
Explore the spaces locals love for learning, inspiration, and discovery.
Sports
Ranking the Seahawks’ unrestricted free agents
Riq Woolen and Ken Walker highlight a loaded class of extension candidates.
Opinion
Comment: Big Oil loses shield as Trump frees it from regulation
Ending emissions regulations seems like a victory, but it exposes the industry to Big Tobacco-like lawsuits.
Opinion
Harrop: Trump can ignore climate crisis; he won’t be here for it
But your children and grandchildren will be around to see the effects of our poor stewardship.
Opinion
Editorial: Set deadline for chemical in tires that’s killing coho
A ban set for 2035 allows ample time to find a viable replacement for 6PPD, which kills salmon…
Opinion
Dowd: Many close to AI’s recent developments are leaving
It’s those who are staying, counting on wealth and power and telling you not to worry, who should…
Opinion
Kristof: Trump’s crypto deal with UAE blows lid off Teapot Dome
The Harding-era scandal is nothing compared to Trump’s favorable deal exporting computer chips to the Emirates.
Opinion
Bouie: After the images, now come the stories of ICE atrocities
Testimony by those whose rights and bodies were abused must be heard, and a just response must follow.
Life
The Golfing Gardener: For the love of roses
One of the most frequent questions asked over my many moons of running garden centers (and will surely…
Northwest
Washington state Senate approves tax on personal income over $1M
The bill will next go to the House, as Gov. Bob Ferguson is indicating he’d like to see…
Life
Coupeville Lions to hold 20th annual auction, dinner
The special event will be 5-8:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.