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Comment: Can ‘smart’ tech improve aviation safety at airports?

Southwest Airlines is testing smart tech on its Boeing 737s to judge their use in avoiding incursions.

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Comment: Ukrainian summitry is all reality TV, zero substance

While bombs fall on Ukrainians, President Trump asks of his staged exchanges, ‘How is it playing?’

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Harrop: Only U.S. foes could craft so damaging an energy policy

Trump wants “energy dominance,” but he’s sapping the strength of clean energy and fossil fuels.

Gov. Bob Ferguson in a media availability after signing the budget on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

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Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave

It’s the latest turbulence for the Washington governor’s senior staff.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Aug. 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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This is what many of you voted for

Our “president” was narrowly elected to office. This, despite the fact he was a convicted convict, racist, liar,…

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Everett mayor’s race: Objection indicates truth of flyer

A recent letter writer was disappointed with a flyer Scott Murphy’s campaign for Everett mayor sent. I’m not…

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Lincoln’s empathy: Let’s make America kind again

Regarding Christi Parsons’ excellent column on President Lincoln’s empathy (“A nation divided should practice Lincoln’s empathy,” The Herald,…

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Everett mayor’s race: Franklin too friendly to business

The Herald endorsed Mayor Cassie Franklin. No surprise. She’s business-friendly to a fault. The fault being businesses are…

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Pay Herald’s news staffers fairly, without quotas

I’m writing as a concerned member of the community who deeply values the role of local journalism. My…

Second grade teacher Debbie Lindgren high-fives her students as they line up outside the classroom on the first day of school at Hazelwood Elementary on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Comment: Public schools still country’s ‘highest earthly duty’

A shift to private schools from public could leave the nation less prosperous and more divided.

Gov. Bob Ferguson responds to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's demands that the state end so-called sanctuary policies. (Office of Governor of Washington)

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Editorial: Governor’s reasoned defiance to Bondi’s ICE demands

In the face of threats, the 10th Amendment protects a state law on law enforcement cooperation.

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Forum: Choosing a path for Marysville’s future community

Strawberry fields weren’t forever. Marysville has grown and needs to take care with development.

Illustration by Kathleen Edison

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Comment: Our survival depends on shared health of all things

Taking a ‘One Health’ perspective on the environment and species is key to our quality of life.

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Comment: What parents should know about covid vaccines

A pediatricians’ organization now differs with the CDC’s guidance. Here’s a Q&A to help parents.

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Comment: GOP’s dwindling Hispanic support is a huge failure

Both Trump and Republicans are losing Latinos’ confidence on immigration and the economy.

View of Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass overlook where the North Cascades Highway descends into the Methow Valley. (Sue Misao)

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Take the North Cascades Scenic Highway and do the Cascade Loop

This two-day road trip offers mountain, valley and orchard views of Western and Eastern Washington.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs with the ball during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba shows out in joint practice

The last rehearsal for Seahawks veteran starters of the preseason, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s best day yet this summer.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, April 7, 2023.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners sign former Tigers pitcher to minor-league deal

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer has joined his fourth team of 2025.

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on a two-run single by Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Phillies swept the Mariners at Citizens Bank Park this week. (Jose F. Moreno / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners pitcher receives death threats after bad outing

Seattle Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo struggled against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, allowing 5 earned runs in only…