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Douthat: Who’s winning the latest world war?

America’s success has seen ebbs and flows in recent years, while China bides its time and builds strength.

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Saunders: So what if cuts to public radio, TV were small potatoes?

Just because it alone won’t balance the budget, doesn’t mean that cuts weren’t justified.

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Comment: Never mind gas prices; your power bill will cost you

Demand from datacenters and the rollback of clean power incentives will show up in your electricity bill.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

FILE — The Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz at CBS Broadcast Center in  New York, Oct. 1, 2024. CBS and its parent company, Paramount, agreed to pay a $16 million settlement to President Trump to resolve a left-field lawsuit brought by the president against the news program “60 Minutes.”(Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

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Comment: Is Trump the new editor-in-chief for CBS, ABC

Journalists at the networks will have to prove their independence after owners’ capitulation to Trump.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, July 20

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Snohomish’s Fire District 4 EMS levy too costly, not necessary

Fire District 4 EMS levy

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

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Editorial: Franklin’s considered approach warrants third term

The incumbent mayor has used innovation and concern for all residents to guide her leadership.

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Comment: New tax adds to burden of those in long-term care

Little discussed, the tax doubles or triples annual per-bed fees that will be passed on to families.

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Comment: BPA adds to long history of poor resource management

A decision to join a far-flung energy market echoes past decisions detrimental to ratepayers and salmon.

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Comment: State got cheaper ferries and a policy rebuke

Accepting a contract for Florida-built ferries should tell lawmakers something about taxes and regulations.

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Forum: Don’t dismiss potential for controlled supply of drugs

Contrary to a columnist’s views, supplying drugs to those with addictions has led to better outcomes elsewhere.

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Forum: Book discussion explores police response to white supremacy

The forum, Sunday in Everett features former FBI agent Michael German and his book, ‘Policing White Supremacy.’

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, July 19

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Skylar Maldonado, 2, runs through the water at Pacific Rim Plaza’s Splash Fountain, one of the newer features add to the Port of Everett waterfront on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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CEO: Port of Everett pushes forward, despite looming challenges from tariffs

CEO Lisa Lefeber made the remarks during the annual port report Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on June 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper, Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks make rare deal to sign Nick Emmanwori for camp

How much do the Seahawks already value Nick Emmanwori, months before he plays his first NFL game for…

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / Tribune News Services)

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Cal Raleigh becoming known for more than his nickname

ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh endured the busiest all-star “break” in the history of the term this week at…

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, July 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Rosie O’Donnell, immigrants and other Epstein distractions

MAGA puts up with the outrages because empathy is reserved only for their own prejudices.

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Harrop: Will America ever recover from what Trump has wrought?

Pundits and psychiatrists can debate why. We need to answer whether we can restore what is being lost.