Opinion

Douthat: White House needs more Christianity in its nationalism

Aside from blanket statements, the Trump administration seems disinterested in true Christian priorities.

Opinion

Comment: Straining at a gnat, swallowing a camel

Straining

Opinion

Comment: CDC vaccine panel’s hep B reversal leads parents astray

It isn’t empowering parents to make their own decision; it’s misleading them in a dangerous direction.

Opinion

Comment: Renewing ACA tax credits is a life or death issue

If subsidies aren’t renewed, millions will end coverage and put off life-saving preventative care.

Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) blocks for running back Kenneth Walker III in a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Jalen Sundell returns to Seahawks practice, position unclear

Jalen Sundell is returning.

Life

The Olson Bros Band, 9 to 5, Northwest Perspectives, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Soaring Seahawks eye NFC’s top playoff seed

At 10-3, the Seattle Seahawks are practically a lock to be one of seven NFC teams to make…

Brandon Montour (62) of the Seattle Kraken reacts as Marcus Johansson (90) of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal with Matt Boldy (12) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on December 08, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

Late goal hands Kraken sixth straight loss

SEATTLE — The big hit on Mats Zuccarello in the first period certainly changed the feel of Monday…

Opinion

Comment: Using SNAP as leverage was bad idea first time around

The White House says it intends to suspend food aid in blue states that refuse to surrender data…

Opinion

Comment: It really is the economy, stupid

A new study strengthens evidence that trust in government increases with good economic management.

Opinion

Comment: FDA’s vaccine memo reckless, dangerous to public health

It offers no supporting evidence for its claims of children’s deaths and talks vaguely of broad changes.

Opinion

French: Immigrant outreach answers current darkness with light

New Life Centers of Chicago answers the call in Leviticus to love the stranger as one’s self.

FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)

Opinion

Editorial: As CDC fades, others must provide vaccine advice

A CDC panel’s recommendation on the infant vaccine for hepatitis B counters long-trusted guidance.

Opinion

Bouie: Support efforts of those helping meet needs in your area

In every committee, groups strive to meet the needs of others who lack proper shelter and nutrition.

Curly Tops Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisfiera), a modern version of the old Boulevard Cypress, is one I chose years ago and still enjoy. Great blue color and interesting twisted needles add texture to boot. This is a smaller grower, maturing to perhaps 10-feet tall and 8-feet wide, but it will take some shearing if needed. (Sunnyside Nursery)

Life

Part 2 of the Trilogy of Conifers – Beyond Blue

Honesty is always the best policy and since I promised a “Trilogy of Conifers” last week, on we…

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, left, participates in the extradition from California of Harjinder Singh, accused of causing a crash that killed three people in Florida. (Photo via Collins’ X account)

Northwest

WA erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

The issue has flared up after a fatal truck crash in Florida earlier this year.

Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait during photo day at the Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Sports

Former AquaSox catcher was ‘pretty sad’ to get traded.

Opportunity awaits with the Nationals without Big Dumper blocking Harry Ford’s MLB path.

Sports

Gonzaga’s Mark Few says Graham Ike will ‘be fine’

The Bulldogs’ leading scorer misses North Florida game with ankle soreness

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Nick Emmanwori, roaring Seahawks defense rout Falcons

ATLANTA — Nick Emmanwori did it all. Again.

Opinion

Comment: Relaxing fuel-effiency won’t be much help to consumers

Vehicles aren’t likely to become much cheaper and you’ll pay for more gas. Automakers will benefit, though.