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Comment: Washington takes wrong track after poor revenue report

The state is declining to take action to right-size its budget after a $421 million loss in revenue.

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noForum: Edmonds has a spending problem; vote no on Prop. 1

The city has increased staffing beyond its means and its needs. The levy lid lift is unnecessary.

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Forum: Edmonds voters must send message to city leaders on taxes

Set to ask voters for a significant property tax increase, the city’s sales tax is next for a…

Artwork is found throughout La Conner, including along its channelside boardwalk. Jon Bauer photo

Travel

Fall for La Conner, Washington: fewer crowds, full charm

A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.

Seahawks defensive players celebrate in the end zone during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks avoid disaster in desert with late win over Arizona

Seattle blows a two-score lead before Jason Myers’ wins it with late field goal Thursday.

Opinion

Schwab: We’re seeing who Trump & Co. are; can we go another way?

Trump stated it no more plainly than ‘I hate my opponent.’ Is this the America for which you…

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Comment: Ignoring, suppressing good data subverts good government

The message sent by recent firings of officials is that data must conform to the agenda, regardless of…

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Arlington City Council: Logan shows care regarding growth

The City of Arlington Planning Commission and City Council recently approved a seemingly small part of our zoning…

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Edmonds, Prop. 1: Vote no on tax increase

Early on in Mike Rosen’s term as Edmonds Mayor he and i talked about the business of running…

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Violence won’t advance cause

An out-of-state friend and I were going over things and later on he sent me this:

The Rimrock Retreat Fire burned through the Oak Creek drainage in Yakima County in 2024, but the damage was minimal due to tree thinning and prescribed burns the Department of Natural Resources completed in the area with House Bill 1168 funding before the fire. (Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding

Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires.

Opinion

The Buzz: We’re still here; so why did you miss the rapture?

We were hoping to see UN delegates from ‘s***hole countries’ lifted into heaven during Trump’s address.

Indians' J.P. Martinez beats the throw to AquaSox's Cal Raleigh for a run in the first inning Wednesday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on September 5, 2018.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Mariners’ owners can seize the moment in Everett

Assistance with a downtown stadium for the AquaSox offers a return on investment for the Mariners.

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 60th home run of the season as the Mariners clinched the American League West division title. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run powers Mariners to AL West title

Seattle clinches division on Wednesday for the first time since 2001.

Opinion

Comment: Trump’s Tylenol advice worse than the disease

No research proves a risk during pregnancy from acetaminophen. Yet that’s what Dr. Trump ordered.

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Everett School Board: Attack ads smear all candidates

Appalling doesn’t even come close to the visceral reactions we had to James and Shelly Lee’s ongoing smear…

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Why risk childhood disease outbreaks?

A rainy Sunday in Mukilteo is a good day to catch up on recent newspapers. (I subscribe to…

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Reduce speeds for more streets in Everett

Regarding Everett’s Vision Zero plan (“Everett unveils draft of Vision Zero plan,” The Herald, Sept. 11), when the…

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French: Latest TikTok dance video? The Crony Capitalism Cha-Cha

Trump, ignoring Congress and U.S. security, has pushed a deal with China that benefits billionaires.

Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, March 14. (Anna Rose Layden/The New York Times)

Northwest

AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures

The federal government will test a new model for the often maligned prior authorization process in Washington and…