Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 14
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Saunders: Considering attacks from left, ICE agents must mask
It’s not ideal, but with physical attacks against agents up 700%, the precaution is understandable.
Opinion
Comment: GOP delayed worst of BBB’s cuts until after midterms
Republicans are counting on low-information voters’ party loyalty over their own financial interests.
Opinion
Tufekci: Link between flood warnings and people wasn’t there
What might have saved many in Texas was a NWS coordinator position eliminated in the DOGE cuts.
Opinion
Comment: Midterm messaging fight for working class has begun
And Democrats have a head start thanks to the GOP’s all-in support for cuts to the social safety…
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Comment: Superman has been ‘woke’ as far back as Krypton
Conservative critics upset by the movie director’s comments on immigration need to read up on the hero’s origins.
Local News
How to grow for show: 10 tips for prize-winning dahlias
Snohomish County Dahlia Society members share how they tend to their gardens for the best blooms.
Opinion
Everett mayoral candidate had a role in budget problems
A mayoral candidate in Everett is being dishonest, blaming his opponent for problems he shares personal responsibility in…
Opinion
Social Security email was a false and partisan use of agency
I was appalled to get a spam email from the Social Security Administration full of partisan (and false)…
Opinion
Thanks for help with driver’s license renewal
I am writing to say that I was able to obtain my driver’s license on time; of which…
Opinion
Commentary: Bill will deliver dirtier energy at a higher price
Cuts to clean energy policy in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will stifle our energy transition and cost us…
Opinion
Tufekci: ‘Garbage in, garbage out’ behind AI’s Nazi meltdown
That Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot defaulted to internet hate speech is concerning. Our acceptance is scarier.
Opinion
Editorial: Tragic Texas floods can prompt reforms for FEMA
The federal agency has an important support role to play, but Congress must reassess and improve it.
Opinion
Comment: Reforms to involuntary committment law can save lives
Washington state should consider changes New York made to protect those who can’t protect themselves.
Opinion
Comment: Medicaid reforms will keep it for those most in need
Beyond the ‘sky is falling’ claims, the BBB’s reforms to Medicaid are fair and necessary to save it.
Opinion
Harrop: Trump Country should brace for less federal disaster aid
Red states have been among the largest recipients of FEMA aid. Trump says he’ll end that help.
Opinion
Forum: ‘The vibrations hit you deep. You can feel it in your body.’
How the far-off cadence of a marching band’s drums caught a 10-year-old’s ear with the rhythm of the…
Sports
Yankees walk off Mariners on Judge’s sac fly for series sweep
Seattle blows 5-0 lead after Bryan Woo takes no-hitter into eighth inning.