Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 29
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Editorial: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ would take from our climate, too
Along with cuts to the social safety net, the bill robs investments in the clean energy economy.
Opinion
Make your opposition to Congress’ budget bill known
Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, as passed recently in the House will harm millions of Americans, cutting off…
Opinion
Voters should do own research than trust the media
It is difficult to appreciate the recommendation of a recent letter to the editor. The opinion regarding the…
Opinion
Comment: Is national debt too big for Congress to worry about?
The debt may have reached a point where adding a few trillion to the tab no longer seems…
Opinion
Comment: Yes, Pope Leo is from Chicago; he also has Black ancestors
More was made of Robert Prevost’s Chicago roots than his Creole ancestors. It’s worth a conversation.
Opinion
Comment: To deter Putin, bring back NATO-wide exercise
Called ‘Reforger,’ the drill tests logistics and planning and is a show of force Putin needs to see.
Life
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,…
Life
Epic ways to spice up your summer
Your ultimate guide to adventure, fun and reader-approved favorites!
Life
2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra – The Best Gets Better
Swedish Luxury Hybrid SUV Includes All-Electric Miles
Opinion
Welch: Governor went back on cuts-first, taxes-last promise
By signing his party’s budget and its $9 billion in tax increases, he’s OK’d financial disaster.
Opinion
Comment: Silver tsunami all that stands between us and recession
Those collecting from Social Security are sustaining consumption and the housing market.
Opinion
Comment: As Trump turns back, Ukraine, Europe on their own
The U.S. had the tools to pressure Russia and balked. There is a path forward for Ukraine with…
Opinion
Comment: Musk AI project ducks pollution permits with EPA help
The Memphis project, using methane turbines for electricity, is operating without permits.
Local News
‘I’m pretty upset’: WA lawmaker wants to override governor’s veto of his bill
State lawmakers delivered 423 bills to Gov. Bob Ferguson this year and he signed them all.
Sports
Jerry Brewer: Foul artists have ruled the NBA playoffs
John Wall had a theory about foul-baiting NBA stars. The former Washington Wizards point guard, who played the…
Opinion
Comment: Nation’s debt problem is also a retirement problem
The costs of Social Security require changes that would increase the early retirement age for more.
Opinion
Klein: What do we get out of Trump’s Big Budget Bomb?
By adding $3T to the national debt, we’re kicking millions off Medicaid and giving that money to the…
Opinion
Harrop: GOP’s decades-long tax cut fantasy needs to end
Tax cuts never paid for themselves; now they could add trillions of dollars to the national debt.