Northwest
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
The money was included in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” The state’s goals include strengthening the rural health workforce…
Life
Easy, roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage
Many family dinners are planned ahead of time after pulling a delicious-sounding recipe out of a cookbook and…
Opinion
Burke: If you ever need a TAVR, thank medicine and Medicare
Nothing short of a medical marvel, the procedure replaces a heart valve and proves the value of Medicare.
Opinion
Kristof: Once again, world has failed to stop Darfur atrocities
The U.S. doesn’t have to send troops. It can demand the U.A.E stop supplying one side in Sudan’s…
Opinion
Trump-hating editorial cartoons are getting old
I realize these are “opinion” cartoons but why does every single cartoon have to be all about how…
Opinion
Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?
Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of the U.S. government. Are specific people…
Opinion
Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA
In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention to Trumpian acts about which many…
Sports
Source: Seahawks trade 2 for Saints WR Rashid Shaheed
The Seattle Seahawks made a move to upgrade their wide receiver room, acquiring Rashid Shaheed from the New…
Sports
It’s time to take Sam Darnold’s MVP case seriously
As November football arrives, the week-to-week vagaries of the 2025 season have complicated a lot of things. No…
Opinion
Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls
Data from some Flock cameras, in use by police agencies, were gained by federal immigration agencies.
Opinion
Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments
I urge everyone I know to support local news outlets such as The Herald, where I’m sure the…
Opinion
Better uses for $300 million than ballroom
A true president would have compassion for the people he promised to serve. Instead of building a $300…
Opinion
Comment: Gates’ ‘humanity’s demise’ sets low bar for climate goals
The climate crisis may not end humanity, but it will bring a lot of misery and economic disruption.
Opinion
Comment: U.S. should take cue from King Charles on Epstein
The king has demoted his brother after recent revelations. What are U.S. authorities waiting for on their end?
Sports
Capitol punishment: Sam Darnold, Seahawks crush Commanders
Seattle’s quarterback completes first 17 passes on way to 38-14 route of Washington
Opinion
Comment: One man can end the shutdown; it’s no one in Congress
Trump has long said only he could fix it. It’s time he persuaded both parties to hammer out…
Opinion
Congress, others shouldn’t be paid during shutdowns
From now on (retroactively to the latest) with every national congressional shutdown, every member of Congress, every member…
Opinion
Trump using shutdown to his own ends
President Trump orchestrated an impasse that has resulted in the government shutdown that he is using to his…
Opinion
Why has GOP remained silent in face of shutdown?
So, let’s get this straight: We are currently in a government shutdown, federal employees continue to lose their…