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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, center, met with several statewide elected officials on Monday to discuss the how federal funding cuts could impact the state.

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Tax collections tumble again in latest Washington budget forecast

The decline in receipts will force the state to draw down savings, but Gov. Bob Ferguson said he…

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, June 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Comment: For democracy’s sake, take ‘fight’ out of our discourse

The political violence we see across America has its roots in thinking of the other side as enemies.

Opinion

Letter should not have vilified all Democrats

I just read your paper’s letters recently and I have to ask, when did your editor start allowing…

Opinion

Run light rail route down Highway 526

Being a resident along Casino Road, I was alarmed to see that only two options were reviewed for…

Opinion

Optum should keep pharmacy open in Everett

I was stunned to learn that the Bartell pharmacy at the main campus of Optum Health in Everett…

Opinion

Friedman: If cease-fire holds, Mideast streets will have questions

Iranians, Palestinians and Israelis will all want their leaders to answer: ‘What were you thinking?’

Firefighters undertake a prescribed burn at the Upper Applegate Watershed near Medford, Oregon on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Such burns can help reduce the risk of large wildfires. (Kyle Sullivan, Bureau of Land Management/Flickr)

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Trump looks to ‘consolidate’ wildland fire agencies

An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump would look to “consolidate” five federal wildland…

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The Barenaked Ladies play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday.

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Coming events in Snohomish County

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your item is seen by an editor,…

J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners bunts the ball against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Target Field on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Julio Rodriguez sac fly leads M’s to win

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins rallied from a five-run deficit against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, capturing momentum for…

Quarterback Russell Wilson (3) practices at the New York Giants organized team activities (OTAs), Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Andrew Mills / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Russell Wilson blamed for lack of guaranteed NFL deals

Giants quarterback Russell Wilson’s contract with the Denver Broncos angered the former president of the NFL players’ union…

Opinion

Welch: Higher state taxes are trying to tell you something

It’s a hint that you should be asking for new leadership among lawmakers and officials.

Opinion

Comment: Cuts to Medicaid will hurt nearly half of U.S. kids

Between work requirements for parents and lost funding for rural hospitals, access will decline.

Opinion

Comment: Amid success, Trump can’t assume one-and-done in Iran

A tough road remains with a broader refocus on global nuclear non-proliferation and inspections.

Opinion

Comment: Assault on abortion access quieter; just as dangerous

Along with threats to Planned Parenthood, access to medication abortion is increasingly threatened.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, June 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Comment: AI ‘cannibals’ eating into $20 billion music market

AI-produced songs are taking money from the artists it feeds from. A new detection tool could help.

An EV charger in Granite Falls outside of Granite Falls City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Seattle judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze EV charger funding

The preliminary court ruling would unlock the money for more than a dozen states, including $71 million for…

Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Kristopher Negron (45) after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Target Field on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

M’s jump Twins with big third inning

MINNEAPOLIS — Bailey Ober sat at his locker with his glove in a mostly empty room, throwing a…

Mariners catcher Cal Raleight has been named the American League Player of the Week. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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All hail Cal ‘Big Dumper’ Raleigh, AL Player of the Week

Time is the universe’s most powerful force. Time never stops. Time heals wounds. Time is constant, no matter…