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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 1, May Day

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Kristof: What a nation loses when anyone is ‘disappeared’

Members of my family disappeared in Nazi and Soviet control. A survivor, my father found himself in the U.S.

Lake Stevens’ Mara Sivley pitches during the game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Mara Sivley pitches during the game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Kai Ayers yells in celebration after scoring a goal during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer keeps shared league title hopes alive

The Stormrays defeat Archbishop Murphy 2-1, need one more win to tie Wildcats atop Wesco South.

Shorewood’s Kai Ayers yells in celebration after scoring a goal during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish State of City set for Saturday

The event will also benefit the local food bank.

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The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board approves potential staff cuts, eyes legislation

The district is awaiting action from Gov. Bob Ferguson on three bills that could bridge its $8.5 million deficit.

The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lynnwood VFW Post plans day of service this Saturday

Organizers are inviting volunteers to help clean up the grounds on the city campus area, rain or shine.

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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the Buffaloes play host to North Dakota State at Folsom Field on Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (RJ Sangosti / The Denver Post / Tribune News Services)

NFL fines Falcons, coach for Shedeur Sanders prank call

The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, a total of $350,000 for their roles in allowing Ulbrich’s son to access… Continue reading

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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the Buffaloes play host to North Dakota State at Folsom Field on Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (RJ Sangosti / The Denver Post / Tribune News Services)
Kamiak senior Yegor Tarasov (left) jumps to head the ball Lake Stevens senior Shad Schmitt tries to defend him during Kamiak's 2-1 win in Lake Stevens, Washington on April 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Kamiak boys soccer spoils Lake Stevens’ senior night

The Knights improve their postseason odds while the Vikings lose their second in a row.

Kamiak senior Yegor Tarasov (left) jumps to head the ball Lake Stevens senior Shad Schmitt tries to defend him during Kamiak's 2-1 win in Lake Stevens, Washington on April 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Outfielder Jonny Farmelo, the Mariners' No. 6-rated prospect, joined the Everett AquaSox on Tuesday, April 29. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Mariners)

Outfielder Jonny Farmelo Assigned To AquaSox

The Mariners’ Top 10 prospect homered in his first game as a Frog.

Outfielder Jonny Farmelo, the Mariners' No. 6-rated prospect, joined the Everett AquaSox on Tuesday, April 29. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Mariners)

Prep roundup for Tuesday, April 29

Stanwood girls tennis dominates doubles for a league win.

Monroe junior Julian Perez slips past a Snohomish defender before assisting the opening goal of the Bearcats' 4-1 win at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on April 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer roundup for Tuesday, April 29

Julian Perez scores four goals to keep Monroe perfect in league play.

Monroe junior Julian Perez slips past a Snohomish defender before assisting the opening goal of the Bearcats' 4-1 win at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on April 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Christian Sayre sits in the courtroom before the start of jury selection on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury selection begins in latest trial of former Everett bar owner

Opening statements for Christian Sayre’s fourth trial are scheduled for Monday. It is expected to conclude by May 16.

Christian Sayre sits in the courtroom before the start of jury selection on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Drew Pepin yells after striking out the final batter to end the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Tuesday, April 22

Pepin’s 7 Ks headline Jackson’s 11th win of the season.

Jackson’s Drew Pepin yells after striking out the final batter to end the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Founder of Faith Lutheran Food Bank Roxana Boroujerd helps direct car line traffic while standing next to a whiteboard alerting clients to their date of closing on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Faith Food Bank to close, replacement uncertain

The food bank’s last distribution day will be May 9, following a disagreement with the church over its lease.

Founder of Faith Lutheran Food Bank Roxana Boroujerd helps direct car line traffic while standing next to a whiteboard alerting clients to their date of closing on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: Trump faithful need to take a chill pill

The president is struggling because his most ardent supporters have overestimated threats to the U.S.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Overblown ‘crisis’ blocking legitimate prescription opioids

Over the last decade or so, mainstream media like The Herald have repeatedly warned us of the “opioid crisis” and how ever more paternalistic actions… Continue reading

President Trump wrong on Garcia, tariffs and Ukraine

At this point, what I’ll say about deportations is that the Trump administration is in violation of the Supreme Court order that it facilitate the… Continue reading

Snohomish’s Fire District 4’s finances OK without levy measure

During the April 15 Snohomish City Council meeting, Fire District 4’s architect reported that because of the poor and uncertain economy motivating contractors, the lowest… Continue reading