Opinion
Comment: States pitch property tax relief but less local control
Texas’ and Florida’s governors want to reduce property taxes, but what would that do to public services?
Opinion
Stephens: U.S. has good reason to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro
There are risks in a military action, especially a half-hearted one that leaves him in power.
Opinion
Comment: If Trump cares about affordability, he must show it
It will take more than reducing tariffs on a few items; he must show he understands consumers’ pain.
Opinion
Comment: How women age may be key to longer, healthier lives
Women, long ignored in studies, are revealing new areas of study regarding human longevity.
Northwest
It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.
Sports
Will the Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco?
The beauty of the Seattle Mariners is that they need not rely solely on free agents such as…
Opinion
Burke: Borrowing from The Bard on the path before us
Shakespearean lines, from comedy or tragedy, fit the moment when there’s something rotten.
Opinion
Can we focus on solutions, not ‘isms’?
I was checking out The Herald’s editorial cartoons 0nline and one had Democrats jumping off the socialism cliff…
Opinion
In defense of Trump, allegations need fact-check
In response to a recent letter blaming Donald Trump for high gas prices, the continuing war in Ukraine,…
Opinion
Comment: Canada lost its measles-free status; U.S. likely next
The increase in infections comes as U.S. health efforts have fallen to a cycle of anti-science policy.
Opinion
Comment: What states are doing to save their property taxes
It’s the fairest tax out there, but states are fiddling with fixes to avoid angering homeowners. It’s tricky.
Sports
Seahawks prove defense is championship caliber despite loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There are and will continue to be questions about quarterback Sam Darnold following his four-interception…
Sports
Seahawks get a ‘huge positive’ Grey Zabel injury update
RENTON — The news, given how studly and invaluable Grey Zabel has become to their offense and entire…
Opinion
Editorial: Recognizing state history’s conflicts and common ground
State officials seek consensus in siting statues of an Indian rights activist and a missionary.
Opinion
Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?
I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons about the GOP and Trump, are…
Opinion
Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected
I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald for years. I’m just amazed that…
Opinion
People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance
Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to the unemployed who meet specific qualifications.…
Opinion
Comment: What climate ‘realists’ miss are pledges’ quiet wins
Climate fatalists should consider that nations committed to reductions are meeting their targets.
Opinion
Comment: Too many kids can’t read; blame lack of spelling tests
Leaving the task to spellcheck holds back kids’ skill and love of reading. Spelling is key to comprehension.