Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 28
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Comment: America depends on late night hosts like Colbert
They are entertainers first, but also barometers for public opinion that politicians should respect.
Opinion
Friedman: New York mayoral candidate needs a different slogan
Better yet, what he needs to do is be a convener of voices for peace, rather than a…
Opinion
Comment: GOP falling for same inflation denial as did Democrats
Eager to see the Fed reduce its interest rate, Republicans are driving based on what’s in the rearview…
Local News
As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash
Washington’s most vulnerable Democrat in the U.S. House had a strong fundraising quarter in anticipation of a tough…
Local News
Drop in state funding for WA’s work to prevent severe wildfires is stoking concerns
The state’s top public lands official is urging lawmakers to restore the spending to previous levels after they…
Opinion
Where are the Tea Party objections now to Congress’ budget bills?
It’s certain that the Tea Party was ecstatic over rescinding $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, even though…
Opinion
Harrop: We should have taken Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ on Kennedys
What has hereditary succession gotten us but name plaques and a health secretary with a brain worm.
Opinion
BPA is looking for leverage at ratepayers’ expense
Thanks for sharing the enlightening history of Bonneville Power Administration missteps and stumbles by Bill Arthur and Marc…
Opinion
Northshore school board: Sanderson best for District 1 seat
Carson Sanderson has the best credentials of any candidate running for Northshore School Board, District 1. Carson is…
Opinion
Comment: No longer brought to you by the letters U, S and A
Recently defunded, public radio and TV, through NPR and PBS, is largely unbiased and a benefit to democracy.
Opinion
Comment: Academy’s graduation of peace officers marks milestone
With its first graduating class, Arlington training academy provides a local home for public safety.
Opinion
Comment: AI ought to pay a price for its environmental damage
Fossil fuels have long gotten a pass from paying for their harm to the climate. Don’t give AI…
Opinion
Forum: Are fear of shame, pride what drive privacy obsession?
We are holding who we are — even our ailments — so closely it keeps us from health…
Opinion
Forum: Harm reduction offers better outcomes than prohibition
A committee’s proposal to provide a safe supply of drugs can limit overdoses and offer a path to…
Opinion
Eco-nomics: Texas floods show threat of climate disaster, debt
We’re seeing what happens when the crises of a warming world and debt limit our ability to respond.
Sports
Kenneth Walker stars as Seahawks training camp opens
Sam Darnold threw two beautiful passes over defenders, right onto his receivers’ hands.
Sports
Mariners acquire missing piece in slugger Josh Naylor
The Seattle Mariners, who’ve long needed a corner infield slugger to pair alongside switch-hitting catcher Cal Raleigh, acquired…