Opinion

Countries using ‘peace’ to spin real intentions

Thank you for your story on the so-called “Roman” talk of peace (“Comment: When talk of peace is…

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, shakes hands with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman Bill Iyall after signing an executive order to improve the state’s relations with tribal governments on Oct. 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Washington governor’s office)

Northwest

Washington tribes could get more say in management of state logging lands

A bill to add two tribal representatives to the Board of Natural Resources is awaiting a Senate vote.…

Opinion

The Buzz: ‘Smile, Darn Ya, Smile’ when addressing the president

Reporters must remember to grin when asking President Trump about Epstein’s sexual assault victims.

Sports

Former NDSU roommates to start Super Bowl for Seattle

Seahawks linemen Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell go from North Dakota to the biggest stage.

United States' Hilary Knight (21) scores a goal against Canada goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) during the third period of a rivalry hockey game at the Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via TNS)

Sports

Hilary Knight embarks on final Olympics

The Seattle Torrent captain will lead the U.S. in her record-tying fifth Winter Games.

Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rallied on the state capitol steps on Jan. 17. The group asked for rate increases for support staff and more funding for affordable housing. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)

Opinion

Editorial: Limit redundant reviews of those providing care

If lawmakers can’t boost funding for supported living, they can cut red tape that costs time.

Opinion

Vote yes on Everett Schools bond; delaying projects will cost more later

The Everett Public Schools bond has a strong values case and should also be evaluated on its merits…

Opinion

Climate crisis is affecting availability of water resources

All over the West, water has become a difficult issue, and a recent Herald article discusses just one…

Opinion

Stephens: Newsom looks good to Democrats; too bad about his record

Democrats looking for a favorite in ‘28 need to look how California has fared with him as governor.

Opinion

Comment: S. Carolina’s measles milestone is everyone’s problem

Now hosting the largest outbreak in 25 years, the state’s measles cases come at a dangerous time for…

Opinion

Comment: Kristi Noem also is failing at directing FEMA

Unfortunately, getting rid of her is unlikely to improve the agency’s disaster response in a time of need.

A view of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, obscured by a slight mist, Jan. 27, 2025. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Ernest Jones’ Super Bowl inspiration

The Seahawks linebacker is driven by the memories of his late father.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald, middle, speaks before accepting the George Halas Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27, in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Sports

Mike Macdonald’s defensive evolution sparks Super Bowl run

The Seahawks coach’s system employs flexibility to create impact on all fronts.

Sports

The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs

The Washington Post eliminated its sports department on Wednesday, a process that will include laying off dozens of…

James Harden and Darius Garland. They now have been traded for each other. This was from 2022 when Harden played Philadelphia. (Joshua Gunter/Tribune News Services)

Sports

Why the Cavaliers traded former All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden

Cleveland sent Garland and a second-round pick for the 11-time All-Star on Tuesday.

Opinion

Welch: To limit DUI wrecks focus on what happens after arrest

Lowering the blood-alcohol limit to .05 targets the wrong drivers and doesn’t address lax follow-up.

Opinion

Vote for Monroe schools bond and levy for needed improvements

I’ve seen a lot of folks toss out “facts” about the Monroe School District and try to use…

Opinion

Bill would hold data centers accountable for energy, water use

I try to hold our electric and water use in check because costs matter. While many of us…

Opinion

Douthat: AI is to future as new world was to 16th century Europe

Europe had little to go on as to the possibilities across the Atlantic. But they didn’t ignore it.