Opinion
Welch: State shouldn’t ease sentences for child sex predators
An advisory panel recommends legislation that would reduce sentences for those caught in predator stings.
Opinion
Goldberg: A quiet march toward regime change in Venezuela
The Trump administration has less of a case for action against Maduro than it had for war in…
Opinion
Comment: One word can get Trump back in climate fight: tariff
A global agreement to impose tariffs on countries that don’t reduce emissions could pressure the U.S.’s return.
Opinion
Comment: The middle class is shrinking, yet we’re better off
A comparison of incomes between decades show gains for most Americans, even if we’re not feeling it.
Opinion
Comment: Housing inequality is only going to get worse for now
More homes are being built, but market demand is for homes selling for $750,000 and higher.
Life
Goddesses, 9 to 5, Music for the Imagination, and more
Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County
Sports
Dave Boling: Gonzaga hits jackpot against Alabama in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The Zags looked like a million bucks Monday night.
Opinion
Comment: Two ideas that could encourage housing construction
Give all residents of cities that build housing a rebate and ramp up construction of modular homes.
Opinion
Douthat: Trump’s numbers down again; a rebound isn’t certain
None of Trump’s policies can deliver a quick fix that will impress Americans concerned for their future.
Opinion
Comment: Not even Trump’s negotiators can agree on Ukraine plan
A foreign policy of schisms, confusion, arbitrariness threatens peace in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Opinion
Comment: Can Trump stand down over Venezuela or is die cast?
Sending warships to the Caribbean seemed to signal a commitment to action, yet Trump has options.
Northwest
Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat
Colleen Melody, who leads the civil rights division at the state attorney general’s office, will succeed Justice Mary…
Life
Holiday Gifts for Gardeners
With the holiday season now in full swing and Christmas just around the corner, the season of giving…
Sports
Jaxon Smith-Njigba maintains historic pace in Seahawks win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans deserve credit. They came into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with…
Opinion
Brooks: We’ve given politics over to chasing conspiracies
Meanwhile, both parties look to capitalize, while ignoring the core problems and coming challenges.
Opinion
Comment: Four jobs where AI can replace humans. But should it?
AI can handle legal aid and copy editing, but then how to we train lawyers and editors?
Opinion
Comment: Why posecution of the 2020 ‘fake electors’ scams matters
If it seems like old news, consider that excusing election fraud only encourages it in the future.
Opinion
Comment: Cheaper coffee, tomatoes small potatoes against inflation
The tariff rollbacks for some items make sense, but broader action is needed by Trump and Congress.
Opinion
Comment: GOP can blame itself for Texas redistricting loss
A letter from the DOJ with factual, legal and typographical errors doomed the case before an appeals court.