Opinion
Forum: Why Auschwitz, other atrocities must stay seared into memory
The recent anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi’s death camp calls for remembrance.
Life
2026 Infiniti QX60 has a striking new look and Sport trim
Three-row luxury SUV elevates every day commuting
Sports
Seahawks Jason Myers felt nervous calm Super Bowl
Seattle’s long-time kicker was alarmed by his own comfort level prior to five field goals.
Opinion
Schwab: When a bunny goes high, MAGA just goes lower
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was pure joy, yet a deranged Trump kept triggering more outrage.
Opinion
State must address crisis in good, affordable childcare
As new parents with a six-month-old baby, my husband and I have joined the thousands of Washingtonians experiencing…
Opinion
Student protests show they are paying attention
Teachers often look for authentic audiences and real world connections to our classrooms. Recent student protest walkouts prove…
Opinion
SAVE Act will disenfranchise legal women voters
We’re hearing a lot about the SAVE Act — just approved by Republicans in the U.S. House —…
Opinion
Comment: Trump, the West have abandoned dissidents like Jimmy Lai
What nations focused on realpolitik forget is that dissidents are a weapon against dictatorships.
Northwest
Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate
A lead law enforcement group and Republicans are opposed. The bill would provide a way for the state…
Opinion
Comment: Maybe we should show the EPA our insurance bills
While it has renounced the ‘endagerment finding’ that directs climate action, insurance costs are only growing.
Opinion
City allowing Everett business to continue polluting
Is it incompetency, corporatocracy or is the City of Everett just apathetic toward residents impacted by the city’s…
Opinion
Good reason for members of military to refuse illegal orders
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., texted me saying President Trump “called for me to be hanged” for relaying the…
Opinion
Support U.S. assistance of Ukraine in fight against Russia
As we enter the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we must remember that Ukraine’s future…
Opinion
Comment: Listen carefully to the things that Trump can’t unsay
What Trump said about ‘nationalizing elections’ shows the unconstitutional lengths he’ll go to.
Northwest
Tighter rules for challenges to voter registrations clear WA House
A spike in challenges by conservatives is fueling Democrats’ desire to make changes that will curtail frivolous claims.…
Opinion
Burke: Whistle while we work to preserve democracy
Prepare for the work of patriots with a whistle and a new ‘Manual for Keeping Democracy.’
Opinion
Comment: Congress must place more controls on Insurrection Act
Calling on troops for law enforcement needs better guardrails than are now in place.
Opinion
Comment: Severe winter storms aren’t refuting climate crisis
Global warming makes weather patterns more chaotic, leading to damaging winter storms as well as heat.
Opinion
Trump: On immigration, Trump had right policy but still failed
His polling on the issue is underwater because of poor implementation and dismissive rhetoric.
Opinion
Comment: No, tax refunds won’t fuel a ‘non-inflationary’ boom
Income tax cuts benefit high-earners the most. And most refunds will go to debt or savings.