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Comment: DeSantis can’t avoid taking side on Trump indictment

He risks alienating MAGA voters, but DeSantis has a slim window to step in front of GOP’s ‘beta wolves.’

 

Commentary

Comment: This time, banking crisis won’t wreck the economy

The underlying causes of the Great Recession aren’t in place now. Expect the economy to muddle through.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Cathlamet, the Washington State Ferry that crashed in Seattle last month, sits at the Port of Everett on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Everett, Washington. The ferry will require extensive repairs after a hard landing crumpled one corner of the boat at the Fauntleroy dock on July 28. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
In Our View

Editorial: State needs quicker route for its new ferries

‘Build in Washington’ can be scraped as a mandate, while still counting benefits of in-state shipyards.

Cathlamet, the Washington State Ferry that crashed in Seattle last month, sits at the Port of Everett on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Everett, Washington. The ferry will require extensive repairs after a hard landing crumpled one corner of the boat at the Fauntleroy dock on July 28. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Letters

Herald denied ‘Dilbert’ author his First Amendment rights

Being on vacation I missed the tempest over repressing Scott Adams’ comic strip, “Dilbert” (“Editorial: Creator’s racist rants earn ‘Dilbert’ a pink slip,” The Herald,… Continue reading

Comedian Jeff Dye is scheduled to do a show March 25 in Everett. (Associated Press)

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

Comedian Jeff Dye does a set in Everett on Saturday. And country star Tracy Byrd performs locally Friday.

Comedian Jeff Dye is scheduled to do a show March 25 in Everett. (Associated Press)
Letters

Standard time is the better fit for our body rhythms

Regarding a recent letter to the editor about sticking with either daylight saving time or standard time: “Pick one and stick with it.” Key here… Continue reading

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Where to go for the best cocktails and spirits in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Spring sports roundup.

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 22

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 22: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

Spring sports roundup.
Ron Thompson, a former resident of Steelhead Haven, places a sign marking the 9-year anniversary of the Oso landslide Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the landslide memorial site in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘It’s the closest I can be to them’: Nine years after the Oso mudslide

In the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, 43 people died. Families, survivors and responders honored the victims Wednesday.

Ron Thompson, a former resident of Steelhead Haven, places a sign marking the 9-year anniversary of the Oso landslide Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the landslide memorial site in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball preview: 5 things to watch this season

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school baseball season.

Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Mill Creek house fire leaves 1 dead

The fire was contained to a garage in the 15300 block of 25th Drive SE. A person was found dead inside.

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Commentary

Comment: Call between Xi, Zelenskyy will be awkward, pivotal

Xi, with hopes for reunification with Taiwan, will have to respect Ukraine’s desire for sovereignty.

In this image provided by John Odegard, firefighters in Seattle douse flames at a marina on Lake Union, near the city's University District, early on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The fire burned 30 boats on a dry-rack storage facility, and a man found hiding in one vessel was arrested for investigation of arson, authorities said. (John Odegard via AP)

Fire at Seattle marina burns 30 boats on dry rack storage

A man found hiding in one vessel was arrested for investigation of arson, authorities said.

  • Mar 22, 2023
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In this image provided by John Odegard, firefighters in Seattle douse flames at a marina on Lake Union, near the city's University District, early on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The fire burned 30 boats on a dry-rack storage facility, and a man found hiding in one vessel was arrested for investigation of arson, authorities said. (John Odegard via AP)
Prosecutor Craig Matheson gives his opening statement in the trial of Richard Rotter at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

At trial in Everett cop’s killing, witnesses recall chaotic chase

The testimony came after an Everett officer was shot while investigating a robbery Wednesday morning, investigators said.

Prosecutor Craig Matheson gives his opening statement in the trial of Richard Rotter at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A crime scene investigator surveys the area around a police car that was involved in a shooting early Wednesday morning along Highway 99 that left one person dead. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald).
Breaking news

1 dead, officer hurt in police shooting on Evergreen Way

The officer was shot in the head, but was in stable condition Wednesday morning, according to investigators.

A crime scene investigator surveys the area around a police car that was involved in a shooting early Wednesday morning along Highway 99 that left one person dead. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald).
Spring sports roundup.

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 21

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 21: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

Spring sports roundup.
Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner (top left), Stanwood's Viviennet Berrett (top right), Lake Stevens' Bella Christiensen (bottom left) and Snohomish's Kale Hammer (bottom right) are all heading to NCAA D-I schools. (Herald file photos)

Local athletes who have signed to play sports in college

A running list of class of 2023 athletes who are set to compete at the next level.

Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner (top left), Stanwood's Viviennet Berrett (top right), Lake Stevens' Bella Christiensen (bottom left) and Snohomish's Kale Hammer (bottom right) are all heading to NCAA D-I schools. (Herald file photos)
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Cornfield Report

Pursuing pursuits, erasing advisory votes and spending battles begin

It’s Day 73. Budgets are in the forecast as lawmakers enter the final month of the 2023 session

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Mountlake Terrace council moves on some ARPA spending

The council approved a portion of staff proposals for federal money, including body cameras, generators and road work.

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