Opinion
Overblown ‘crisis’ blocking legitimate prescription opioids
Over the last decade or so, mainstream media like The Herald have repeatedly warned us of the “opioid…
Opinion
President Trump wrong on Garcia, tariffs and Ukraine
At this point, what I’ll say about deportations is that the Trump administration is in violation of the…
Local News
Five tax bills lawmakers passed to underpin Washington’s next state budget
Business tax hikes make up more than half of the roughly $9 billion package, which still needs a…
Sports
Seahawks picking up 5th-year option on Charles Cross
The Seahawks have bought themselves a minimum of one more year with their starting left tackle.
Opinion
Comment: What’s harming science is a failure to communicate
Scientists need better public engagement to show the broader impact and value of their work.
Opinion
Dowd: Instead of leaders we get Trump’s vicious sewing circle
Women were once deemed unfit for office as too emotional. Trump’s Cabinet is stocked with Real Housewives.
Opinion
Saunders: Even supporters nervous about Trump’s tariff gambit
Trump’s tough talk worked with NATO, but so far he has little to show from tariff’s economic havoc.
Opinion
Comment: War on ‘woke’ could end up killing U.S. innovation
‘Elite’ universities aren’t without fault, but starving research is eroding American competitiveness.
Opinion
Comment: Has Trump learned from his ‘hot stove’ moment?
Mark Twain said a cat won’t sit twice on a hot stove. Trump may have learned the same…
Sports
Seahawks draft class looks strong
The Seahawks had their most invigorating weekend in a long while.
Opinion
Comment: Musk doesn’t understand what Lincoln knew
That government should do the things that individuals and markets can’t or won’t do. That’s not waste, fraud…
Opinion
Brooks: Trump’s greatest strength can also be his downfall
Trump has succeeded in his first 100 days by moving fast and breaking things. That serves his opposition.
Opinion
Harrop: How can Elon Musk be a genius yet so clueless?
Now that President Trump has what he needs from him, Musk is being discarded, and poorer for it.
Opinion
Comment: Stifling climate anxiety only ignores the problem
If we want kids to be less anxious about climate change, educate them and show them there are…
Local News
Washington lawmakers close out session, sending budgets to governor
Their plans combine cuts with billions in new taxes to solve a shortfall. It’ll now be up to…
Local News
WA lawmakers shift approach on closing center for people with disabilities
A highly contested bill around the closure of a residential center for people with disabilities passed the Washington…
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Finding value beyond the price tag
Explore three thrift stores that support local causes and conscious shopping.
Opinion
Comment: How the conclave of cardinals will chose next pope
Locked in the Sistine Chapel, 138 members of the College of Cardinals will select a new pontiff.