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Trump should come clean about Epstein relationship

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

Counting Crows come to Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 17. (Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com)

Life

Counting Crows, Beach Boys, Chicago

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your item is seen by an editor,…

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, July 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Burke: Lies, damn lies and weasel words; and how to spot them

Whether it’s advertising or a certain president’s statements, the intent is to avoid the truth.

Opinion

Murphy has financial skills needed for Everett mayor

All elections are important. For Everett, the Aug. 5 primary election is critical; especially for choosing our next…

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Edmonds City Council, Pos. 3: Barnett better choice for open seat

For the vacant position on Edmonds City Council, The Herald chose to endorse Alex Newman, a new arrival…

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Dowd: Networks cave, Trump profits and satirists feast

Trump may have thought he had won when Colbert was fired, but then an episode of ‘South Park’…

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Comment: The first thing we do is, let’s lay off the diplomats

The State Department’s staffing cuts undermine our ability to peacefully navigate a conflict-ridden future.

A sheriff’s deputy lets a vehicle pass police tape as law enforcement works in 2022 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show

A new Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs report also shows the state still trails the rest…

Sports

A’s snap winning streak with 3-1 loss to Mariners

Athletics pitcher JP Sears has read his name in trade rumors and confirmed the team’s front office is…

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Editorial for Everett mayor’s race should have cited city’s homeless figures

I was disappointed to read the misleading endorsement by the Herald Editorial Board regarding the Everett mayoral race…

Opinion

Marysville Fire District doesn’t need levy increase

Marysville Fire District wants a levy lift. The legislature tried to help taxpayers by placing a cap on…

Opinion

Comment: EPA’s neglect of its charter isn’t necessarily permanent

The president and the agency’s chief have done damage, but there’s hope to turn things around later.

Opinion

Comment: 5 key moments that set path for rest of this Congress

Among them: Hegseth’s confirmation, Schumer’s cave, moderates’ exodus, Murkowski’s fear and Epstein’s files.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, July 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial: State lawmakers right to skip Gerrymandering Games

While red and blue states look to game the midterms, Washington is wisely staying out of that fray.

Opinion

Douthat: Israel’s cause is righteous; its war has become unjust

Israel’s choices in war have resulted in starving children; it must make a different choice.

Ichiro Suzuki speaks during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Cooperstown, New York. (Jim McIsaac / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Ichiro Suzuki inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki could have been immortalized as a first-ballot Hall of Famer nearly a decade ago. He was…

Opinion

Comment: Doctor-patient privilege can protect trans care

District courts’ recognition of the privacy of that relationship to extend to protect the treatment of trans patients.

Opinion

Comment: Texas hopes to gerrymander Democrats out of 5 seats

Pushed by Trump to redistrict, Texas Republicans are pushing a risky plan to keep control of the U.S.…