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An EV charger in Granite Falls outside of Granite Falls City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Seattle judge considers reversing Trump’s EV charger funding freeze

Congress appropriated $5 billion, but the Trump administration stopped it from reaching states. Washington is leading the legal…

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, June 19, Juneteenth

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Comment: Juneteenth holiday struggles to build on promise

The young federal holiday — and the racial equity it seeks — face unfamiliarity and anti-DEI efforts.

Opinion

What’s state’s role in county funding for stadium

Is the state of Washington jamming money down the county’s throat to meet Major League Baseball Stadium requirements?

Opinion

Comment: RFK Jr.’s remake of vaccine panel puts nation at risk

Clearing out the committee and appointing those critical of vaccines will result in more outbreaks.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, June 19, Juneteenth

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

What’s state’s role in county funding for stadium

Is the state of Washington jamming money down the county’s throat to meet Major League Baseball Stadium requirements?

Opinion

What’s state’s role in county funding for stadium

Is the state of Washington jamming money down the county’s throat to meet Major League Baseball Stadium requirements?

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Earth, Wind & Fire play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday and Saturday.

Local News

Coming events in Snohomish County

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

Opinion

Burke: Like a typhoon, confront the tycoon head on

As we saw this weekend, it’s best to confront storms like Trump directly and with determination.

Opinion

How could anyone trust Democrats?

We expect our elected officials to be trustworthy. We grant our vote to someone we believe to be…

Opinion

Time to speak up for democracy and object to Trump

Donald Trump’s reign of terror doesn’t only apply to immigrants. Government servants, the Department of Justice, universities, businesses,…

Opinion

Immigrant farm, restaurant workers aren’t only necessary workers

So the wannabe king has decided that maybe they’ll reevaluate deporting farm workers and hotel employees that are…

Opinion

Goldberg: Trump’s bullying has only reawakened the resistance

More and more, Trump’s attempts to assert his strength appear to have backfired on him.

Washington’s payouts — known as tort liability — have skyrocketed from $72 million in fiscal year 2018 to more than $281 million last fiscal year. (Stock photo)

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Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

Claims against the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families are driving a spike in cases.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, June 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Sports

Thunder seize control of NBA Finals

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams stared down another furious second-half rally from the Indiana Pacers during Game 5…

Trevor Story (10) of the Boston Red Sox safely jumps back to first base against Rowdy Tellez (23) of the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Boston shuts out Mariners after being rocked by trade

SEATTLE — The post-Rafael Devers Era began much like the end of the Rafael Devers Era:

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, June 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Glacier Peak, elevation 10,541 feet, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest in Snohomish County, Washington. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald) 2019

Opinion

Editorial: Sell-off of public lands a ruinous budget solution

The proposal in the Senate won’t aid affordable housing and would limit recreational opportunities.