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Eastview Village approval values development over nature

This destruction of the environment is despicable (“Community members file land use appeal of Eastview Village,” The Herald…

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Surrendering our allies to our enemies

I got a chance to see the surrender agreement Donald Trump is proposing to Vladimir Putin. It includes…

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Difficult for Trump to shake his ties to Epstein

Is Donald Trump finally meeting his personal Waterloo? Trump is desperately trying to silence the talk about his…

Paramedics and first responders attend to one of two injured workers at a worksite in 2024. Interpreters for the state Department of Labor and Industries serve those injured while working for an employer that is self-insured and does not participate in Washington’s workers’ compensation system. (Duck Paterson photo)

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Washington interpreters demand state address more than $280K in missed payments

The state Department of Labor and Industries doesn’t pay these interpreters directly, but they say the agency could…

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez slid safely into second on a double in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins as Edouard Julien tries to tag during a July 26, 2023 game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. (Richard Tsong-Taatari, Star Tribune, Tribune News Services)

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Orioles walk-off double stuns M’s, snaps winning streak

The Mariners rallied late, but Baltimore’s first walk-off ended Seattle’s eight-game winning streak.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: We’re not ready for the ‘Big One’; here’s where to start

You don’t have to go full-on prepper. Start by putting aside supplies and reading up on sources.

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Stephens: How Trump can avoid a half-baked Alaska summit

Trump must show Russia’s Putin his two roads; one a face-saving offramp, the other the road to hell.

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Loss of Meaningful Day program heralds threat to valued services

The Herald’s Aug. 12th coverage of the loss of the Meaningful Day program underscores a troubling pattern: services…

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Thanks for environmental, climate coverage

I wanted to thank the Everett Herald’s continued climate and environmental journalism. In an age when the federal…

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Unhappy with increasing city, school taxes in Edmonds

I am a long-time resident of Edmonds, since 1970. I own a home in city limits so I…

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Where are shelters for D.C.’s homeless, Mr. President?

Trump can find 1.5 billion dollars to build a golf course but he hasn’t the humanity to build…

A ‘no trespassing’ sign on a fence outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center. (Photo by Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

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Tacoma detention center must pay for violating minimum wage law, appeals court affirms

The facility’s for-profit operator has argued it shouldn’t have to pay Washington minimum wage to immigrant detainees. An…

The Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg (11) scores a run, beating the tag from Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Evans, who threw a wild pitch in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (Mitchell Layton / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners drop game, series to Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The Seattle Mariners’ ninth-inning rally attempt fell short on Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the…

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during practice on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

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Klint Kubiak completes install of new Seahawks offense.

Seattle’s players now focus on honing on the new scheme’s details.

Josh Naylor (22) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits an RBI groundout against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Luke Hales / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Jim Moore: Josh Naylor proves he’s most important new Mariner

Geno Suarez arrived with much more fanfare, returning to Seattle with all of his home runs, bringing back…

George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (Jess Rapfogel / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners’ Kirby silences Baltimore bats

BALTIMORE — Behind a strong start from pitcher George Kirby, the Seattle Mariners opened a three game series…

Opinion

Douthat: MAHA will fail if it keeps undermining itself

Some skepticism can help, but replacing one set of dogmas with another won’t convince Americans.

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Comment: Trump’s civil commitment order comes close to correct

Those with mental illness and addiction can’t be left on streets, but they need housing and services.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Aug. 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day.