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Comment: Sound Transit $35B cost overrun calls for state audit

The cost for ST3 exceeds current and future taxpayers’ ability to fund the three-county system.

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Comment: Cash grants do help children and families in poverty

A recent study, misinterpreted by many, does not argue against providing aid for low-income families.

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Sports Dad: The smallest things keep a rec league coach going

It’s goofy team names and little personal victories and parents who care enough to get kids on the…

Mason Rutledge

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Forum: Agree or not with Charlie Kirk, he fed need for discourse

Regardless of where we stand on issues, we have to find a path toward discussion and understanding.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) prepares to play defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Riq Woolen’s starting status up in the air after struggles

The Seahawks cornerback gave up two completions late in Seattle’s loss to the 49ers.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to make a play during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Sam Darnold and his Seahawks play-caller seek to improve

Sam Darnold was doing it all summer.

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Schwab: Flattery gets one everything if you’re Putin or Trump

Putin puffed up Trump to get what he wanted; Trump has made puffery the coin of his realm.

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Klein: Charlie Kirk lived for the right to argue; we all should

You don’t have to agree with any of his opinions to see the danger to all in his…

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Douthat: Why Charlie Kirk’s message resonated with young right

His was a different kind of campus conservatism, both rebellious, relaxed and approachable.

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Comment: GOP seems intent on losing on health care concerns

Their rollback of Medicaid and attacks on vaccines are likely to cost them control of the House.

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Comment: Are Democrats using the wrong words or the wrong ideas?

A liberal group’s memo to party officials on how to phrase their messages seems to miss the point.

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The Buzz: What Charlie Kirk got right about our rights

Freedom of speech was just that to the conservative activist. He invited a sharing of perspectives. Here’s ours:

DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Seahawks offense misses Steelers’ DK Metcalf

Leonard Williams knew DK Metcalf was different, was his kind of guy, the first week he joined Metcalf’s…

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Comment: Florida’s vaccine mistake won’t say behind its border

It wants to end a mandate for school kids, risking the spread of disease. Other states are fighting…

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Snohomish Council, Pos. 4: Merrill kept promise to clean up lake

He was in the dentist’s office, and the first words out of the hygienist’s mouth were, “What are…

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Florida health official’s vaccine stance misunderstands public health

I just became aware of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s comments and decisions regarding vaccinations for school children…

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Douthat: Trump’s imperial presidency may not end with him

Unless Congress or the Supreme Court rein him in, the next president, regardless of party, benefits.

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Comment: A shameful rulling by Supreme Court on L.A. ICE raids

The unsigned 6-3 ruling isn’t just unfair to Latinos but to all Americans on whom suspicion can be…

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Snohomish Council, Pos. 4: Merrill kept promise to clean up lake

He was in the dentist’s office, and the first words out of the hygienist’s mouth were, “What are…

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Douthat: Trump’s imperial presidency may not end with him

Unless Congress or the Supreme Court rein him in, the next president, regardless of party, benefits.