Local News
Fall for La Conner: fewer crowds, full charm
A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.
Life
Are you going Scottish or Irish?
As you read the title above, I am curious what comes to your mind. Could it be Irish…
Local News
Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls
Washington’s secretary of state on Tuesday denied the Trump administration’s request for personal information contained in the state’s…
Opinion
Comment: Fox defamation suit shows why Trump will lose his
A Biden official claimed Fox News defamed her; there’s a reason freedom of speech is protected.
Opinion
Douthat column ignores Charlie Kirk’s bigotry
I read conservative toady Ross Douthat’s column where he slavered all over Charlie Kirk’s disgusting legacy of divisiveness,…
Opinion
Can we survive if truths rejected?
Up is never down until people claim it is. That is exactly how I feel about our politics…
Opinion
Comment: Kimmel’s cancelation un-American, unconstitional
With the FCC leaning on ABC and station owners, the host’s suspension is a blatant First Amendment violation.
Sports
Seahawks come alive at Lumen, crush New Orleans
Rookie Tory Horton’s big day sparks rout of Saints.
Opinion
Trump is stoking political division, violence
The only one stoking political violence is Donald Trump.
Opinion
Some angels carry gas cans for out-of-gas boates
Sometimes I am an idiot. Went for a boat ride up the Snohomish River on a nice day…
Opinion
Comment: Trump can’t resist using Kirk’s murder to tar his rivals
Instead of a call for unity, Trump has used the slaying to further his vilification of the left.
Opinion
We need to watch our political speech for violence
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”:…
Opinion
Comment: Just where is this political violence coming from?
Data and research show right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than from the left.
Opinion
Editorial: Using the First Amendment to protect our rights
For better government and communities we need better understanding and respect for differing opinions.
Opinion
Comment: State’s tax code needs rewrite for fair share
With deep cuts to state services, reform is needed so the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe.
Opinion
Comment: Theatrics of Congress’ shutdown brinkmanship must end
And it can end, assuring benefits and jobs, if Congress adopts a bill that keeps it on the…
Opinion
Comment: Loss of ACA tax credits puts local families at risk
If Congress fails to renew the program, premiums will increase and 80,000 in the state could lose coverage.
Opinion
Forum: Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change
Prayer and policy are not mutually exclusive; such appeals are essential to change in our communities.
Opinion
Forum: Choosing hope over mere expectations
Even in the face of repeated disappointments we need to foster hope to keep that as an option.
Sports
Physicality leads the Seahawks’ three keys to beat Saints
An 0-2 team coming into Seattle with a young quarterback making one of his first few NFL road…