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Welch: Ignoring primary ballot saps your voice in government

Low turnout in the county’s Aug. 5 primary should concern those who want responsive local government.

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Comment: Falling crime stats alone won’t make people feel safe

Democrats need to acknowledge people’s concerns and offer better solutions than Trump’s military show of force.

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Comment: End to vote by mail would hurt GOP more than help it

Republicans made notable gains in mail voting during the 2024 election, especially in battleground states.

Ferguson said the state would, “not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally baseless accusations.” (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

The governor on Tuesday responded to a letter from the U.S. attorney general warning the state over its…

The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)

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Former NBA No. 1 pick John Wall retires

John Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and five-time NBA All-Star as point…

Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe plays against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks draft class shows potential in preseason games

RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks selected 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and 10 of them have…

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Comment: CDC shooting shows contagion of misinformation

And that misinformation was and is promoted by those now running the national health agency.

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Dowd: What Trump gets right about crime in Washington D.C.

His purpose is suspect, but Democrats shouldn’t play down perceptions on crime, accurate or not.

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Saunders: Is Newsom ‘gerry-meandering’ for 2028 attention?

His bid to counter Texas’ redistricting seems an opportunistic ploy for national Democratic attention.

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Comment: Brace yourself for Trump’s L.A. ‘MAGAlympics’ in 2028

The president and vice president already are angling to turn the event to their advantage.

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Comment: If recession hits, will Republicans acknowledge it?

A good hint will come if the Senate confirms an unqualified nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win Sunday's Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Arrowthegreat takes over down the stretch at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – The door opened wide for Arrowthegreat, and he charged through it Sunday to win the Longacres…

Mark Vientos (27) of the New York Mets celebrates his three-run home run with Jeff McNeil (1) and Francisco Alvarez in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners lose Little League Classic, series to New York Mets

The Mets used small ball to build an early lead before turning the power on in the fifth…

Victor Robles of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners’ Robles throws bat at pitcher in minor league game

Mariners right fielder Victor Robles was ejected from a rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday after he…

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Comment: Crime is down, but what else do the FBI’s stats show?

Notably, most crimes are reported as happening in people’s homes and just after midnight.

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Goldberg: Attack on Polish museum holds lesson for U.S. museums

A political party sought to scrub a museum of Poland’s antisemitic past. It’s success was brief.

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Comment: Voters should pick representatives; not other way around

What it would take to end gerrymandering and establish fair rules for congressional redistricting.

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Assign blame where it’s due: Trump

Ignore media and political messaging on how they think you are doing. Instead focus on the effect, how…

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WA fire officials press for safety reforms amid accessory dwelling unit surge

Some units are getting squeezed onto lots without enough space to get emergency equipment to front doors. They…

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi readies his glove to receive a put out at first base during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox drop third straight close game in Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Everett’s comeback bid fell just short, and the AquaSox stumbled 4-3 to close their series…