Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) prepares to recover a fumble forced by linebacker Tyrice Knight (0) in Seattles 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seattle’s win aided by Arizona’s early QB announcement

The Seahawks defense prepared all week to play a passer with less of a running threat.

Opinion

Klein: Democrats had the upper hand. Why did they give in now?

Trump has a higher tolerance for others’ pain than Democrats do. And they made their point with voters.

Opinion

Recalling the bravery of nation’s first veterans

In the year 1768 there were a lot of Americans involved with the military arts. The other colonists…

Opinion

Praise for both candidates in County Council race

Sam Low earned my vote for Snohomish County Council Position 5 because he exemplifies what effective public service…

Opinion

So much ‘winning’ in Trump’s first eight months

So. Eight months into the second Trump administration, the government has been shut down for a record length…

Opinion

Kristof: Trump’s cuts to aid killing more Christians than Jihadis do

At Trump’s insistence, the U.S. has plans to invade Nigeria. A restoration of aid would save far more…

Jenita Vogt opens ballots with acceptable signatures to be scanned in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County updates election results

The next update will be Friday at 5 p.m.

Opinion

Comment: Congress’ inaction on health care comes with human costs

If ACA subsidies expire, access to affordable health care will end for millions of Americans.

Opinion

Comment: Loss of SNAP hitting vulnerable seniors especially hard

There’s nothing frugal about forcing our elders to choose between rent, medicine and food.

Opinion

Comment: C.S. Lewis had a warning for evangelicals on politics

Christians should be wary if they find themselves comfortably at home in one party or the other.

Opinion

Comment: True conservatives need to watch alt-right fringe

Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes ought to raise concerns about antisemitism’s infiltration.

Opinion

Comment: If justices limit Trump’s power, it starts with tariffs

Depending on reasoning, three of the Supreme Court’s conservatives seem ready to side with its liberals.

Attorney General Nick Brown has proposed new advice for locales on how to interpret state public records law, with a focus on providing records faster. (Stock photo)

Northwest

Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews

Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain…

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Local News

Snohomish County family sues Roblox over child safety claims

The complaint filed Thursday alleges platforms like Roblox and Discord instill a false sense of child safety when,…

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks to a news conference with fellow Republicans outside the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Opinion

Comment: Why Congress, the ‘first branch,’ plays second fiddle

Congress’ abdication of its power, allowing an ‘imperial presidency,’ is a disservice to democracy.

Opinion

Honor veterans for their dedication on Nov. 11

Nov. 11 is a very special day in America. It is the day we celebrate our wonderful veterans!

Opinion

Federal budget cuts require us to help neighbors

We, as a community, have an opportunity now. We know, that the president, is going to expend great…

Opinion

How will CT’s Gold Line cope with traffic?

In theory Community Transit’s Gold Line sounds great, an express way for travelers using the bus system to…

Opinion

Would B&W photos in The Herald save any money over color?

I’ve always enjoyed the color photos accompanying articles in The Herald newspaper, especially those showing our wonderful Pacific…

Opinion

Comment: Businesses’ banking tool falling prey to data brokers

Open banking is a key tool for businesses, but one part of the system needs better oversight.