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Comment: Healthier living helps aging brain, study shows

A study of seniors found, even late in life, better diet and exercise delayed dementia’s onset.

In all of 2024, the total number of Washingtonians with concealed carry licenses increased by fewer than 6,000, compared to about 14,000 already this year, state data show. (Photo by Aristide Economopoulos/NJ Monitor)

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Concealed carry licenses in Washington jump after approval of gun permit law

The number of Washingtonians licensed to carry concealed pistols is climbing rapidly in the face of a new…

Seahawks WR Tory Horton (15) runs with the ball as Elijah Arroyo (18) celebrates during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)

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Seahawks stock report: Rookie Horton leads standouts

RENTON, Wash. — It is common for rookies to receive praise from veterans in their position group or…

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Comment: DOJ’s push for voter data is a fishing expedition

This isn’t about election integrity; it’s a political strategy to sway the midterm elections.

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Dowd: Will Trump come to see downside of his Midas’ touch?

His fascination with gold speaks to the gilt-edged greed that drives his ambitions.

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Pedestrians must take more care in crossing highways

I read the article about pedestrian accidents in The Herald with some interest, that being what ideas there…

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‘South Park,’ Trump episode was rude, uncalled-for

I watched a recent episode of “South Park” on Comedy Central. The portrayal of President Trump was not…

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Aug. 12

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Washington state Capitol on July 25, 2025. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

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The message Democratic voters delivered in Washington’s primary

Results in high-profile legislative races signal distaste for President Trump and no souring on their party’s policies in…

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Comment: Cities know what they need to do; they need funding

Spokane was set for a federal grant to respond to the next heat wave. Then the funding was…

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Comment: White House could break Congress with more recissions

By demanding party-line votes to nullify already approved spending how will another budget get passed?

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Comment: Despite Trump’s threats, he knows he can’t fire Powell

But it’s not any law that is saving the Fed chair’s neck; it’s Trump’s fear of how markets…

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Aug. 11

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Democrats posied to fight GOP gerrymanders with own

If Texas attempts to redraw maps to favor Republicans, Democrats in blue states will play that game.

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Saunders: Canadians’ anti-Trump sentiment puts leader in bind

He needs a trade deal with the U.S., but can’t concede much without drawing the ire of supporters.

Cal Raleigh (29) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners rough up Rays’ Houser to win seventh straight

SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 45th home run of the season, and the Seattle Mariners won…

Everett AquaSox shortstop Axel Sanchez throws the ball during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Frogs drop finale to Tri-City, lose 5 of 6to Dust Devils

EVERETT — The Everett AquaSox fell to the Tri-City Dust Devils 10-4 during the final game of the…

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Comment: Stopping the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers

Improving access to training programs and graduated licensing can make driving safer for youths.

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Everett mayor’s race: Disappointed by hit piece from Murphy campaign

Over the past eight years, I’ve been involved in local politics in a bit of an unusual way,…

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North County Fire thanks voters for their support

On behalf of everyone at North County Regional Fire Authority, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to our…