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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to lawmakers and other officials at the state Capitol on Jan. 15 during his inaugural address. Throughout the legislative session, Ferguson indicated he would support legislation to cap rent increases, but he never voiced public support for the bill.

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Behind the scenes, Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months

The governor finally voiced support publicly for the legislation on Wednesday after a lawmaker shared information about his…

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 2

A sketcy look at the news of the day.

A couple walks around Harborview Park as the  Seaspan Brilliance, a 1,105-foot cargo ship, moors near the Port of Everett on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  The ship is moored until it can offload its cargo in Vancouver, B.C. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

Shippers trying to get ahead of the import taxes drove a recent surge, officials say.

Opinion

The Buzz: Imagine that; it’s our 100-day mark, too, Mr. President

Granted, you got more done, but we didn’t deport at 4-year-old U.S. citizen and cancer patient.

Sports

Mariners surge into first place in AL West

SEATTLE — The injuries continue to mount and the roster turnover continues to churn — but the Seattle…

Opinion

Comment: A 100-day report card for Trump’s Cabinet

With the exception of his Treasury secretary, Trump’s Cabinet picks have confirmed earlier concerns.

Opinion

Comment: Remember Virginia Giuffre for her courage to speak out

She changed the way society and the criminal justice system treat victims of sex crimes.

Opinion

Comment: In ‘60 Minutes’ exit, Trump exploits media vulnerability

Amid a fragmenting news media, CBS News is left open to Trump’s threats of lawsuits and FCC action.

Opinion

Kristof: What a nation loses when anyone is ‘disappeared’

Members of my family disappeared in Nazi and Soviet control. A survivor, my father found himself in the…

Opinion

Comment: ‘Neutral’ language isn’t fit to describe horrific actions

In using language that looks to avoid taking a side, we’re often siding with an imbalance of power.

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New research on the Cascadia Subduction Zone shows it has a segmented fault structure, impacting earthquake predictions and preparedness strategies, potentially affecting building codes in vulnerable areas like Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

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A big Pacific Northwest quake could cause land to sink in minutes

The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only…

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 1, May Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Logo for news use featuring the Tulalip Indian Reservation in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

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Tulalip Tribes signs agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce

The memorandum of understanding allows establishment of government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency.

The Coastal Community Bank branch in Woodinville. (Contributed photo)

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Top banks serving Snohomish County with excellence

A closer look at three financial institutions known for trust, service, and stability.

Members of the Washington Public Employees Association will go without a wage hike for a year. They turned down a contract last fall. They eventually ratified a new deal in March, lawmakers chose not to fund it in the budget. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

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Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes

They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived…

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the Buffaloes play host to North Dakota State at Folsom Field on Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (RJ Sangosti / The Denver Post / Tribune News Services)

Sports

NFL fines Falcons, coach for Shedeur Sanders prank call

The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, a total of $350,000 for their…

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Welch: State’s gun permit law harms rights, public safety

Making it more difficult for those following the law to obtain a firearm won’t solve our crime problem.

Opinion

Comment: Trump faithful need to take a chill pill

The president is struggling because his most ardent supporters have overestimated threats to the U.S.

Opinion

Snohomish’s Fire District 4’s finances OK without levy measure

During the April 15 Snohomish City Council meeting, Fire District 4’s architect reported that because of the poor…