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FILE — Destroyed homes and cars in the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2005. In New Orleans, low-income homeowners are at risk of losing houses built by Habitat for Humanity as more storms hit the city and property insurance prices soar. (Robert Caplin/The New York Times)

Comment: Remembering lessons from failures of Katrina

Twenty years on, as changes to disaster response are considered, here’s what must be considered.

FILE — Destroyed homes and cars in the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2005. In New Orleans, low-income homeowners are at risk of losing houses built by Habitat for Humanity as more storms hit the city and property insurance prices soar. (Robert Caplin/The New York Times)

Don’t let closed stores in South Everett sit vacant

Gentrification is not only caused by making community investments that displace people who cannot afford to live here. Gentrification also happens when services are taken… Continue reading

Perspective, humor of Herald opinions appreciated

I especially appreciated three particular columns from the last two issues of the Daily Herald, beginning with Friday’s always valuable take on current events by… Continue reading

Adopt bill in Congress for Medicare’s early cancer detection

This July, I met with U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to discuss the importance of passing House Resoution 842: The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early… Continue reading

Why encourage graffiti with a ‘free wall’

Several questions arose about the subject of a Herald article (“Everett coucil approves new civil penalties for graffit”,” The Herald, Aug. 22). Graffiti is defined… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Aug. 31

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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4Runner TRD Pro Blends In With The Scenery. Photo Provided By Toyota Media.

Toyota Adds Trailhunter And Platinum Grades To 2025 4Runner

Hybrid 4WD TRD Pro Takes Off-Roading To Next Level

4Runner TRD Pro Blends In With The Scenery. Photo Provided By Toyota Media.

Comment: Cuts by ‘Big Ugly Bill’ still loom for our communities

County officials warn that deep losses to medical care, food assistance and more will be devastating.

Comment: Reform of FEMA will help keep lights on after disaster

The Snohomish PUD backs legislation sought by Rep. Rick Larsen to strengthen FEMA’s response and aid.

Comment: State blocked a merger and lost grocery stores

Washington state meddled in a proposed merger of grocery chains that would have kept stores open.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Aug. 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Work to replace what was taken from those in need

The state and local communities will have to ensure food security after federal SNAP and other cuts.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: Criticism of Marysville’s growth plans ignored realities

Traffic is moving better and the city is complying with state mandates to provide sufficient housing.

Forum: Regional academy is building a safer Washington state

The regional academies allow recruits to train closer to home and are rebuilding police staffing.

The Buzz: We’d change our logo, too, but first we’d have to get one

The president has outlawed burning the U.S. flag, and that goes especially for you hot-headed Danes.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons reacts during the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at AT&T Stadium. (Amanda McCoy, Tribune News Services)

Source: Seahawks pondered a Micah Parsons trade

It would be inaccurate to say the Seahawks were not intrigued with pursuing Micah Parsons. They have the All-Pro pass rusher’s former defensive line coach… Continue reading

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons reacts during the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at AT&T Stadium. (Amanda McCoy, Tribune News Services)

Bouie: Musings of a president: ‘Maybe we would like a dictator’

Trump can declare himself king, but it’s up to Americans as to whether we treat him as such.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Aug. 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Invest in police academies to cut vacancies

Recently, The Herald published an article on the county’s overspending in the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections (“Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending,”… Continue reading

Loss of Fred Meyer will create a food desert

I am appalled and deeply saddened by the news of the closing of Fred Meyer on Evergreen and Casino Road (“Kroger said theft a reason… Continue reading