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Schwab: Drugs or narcissism, Trump, Musk outcome no different

Callous firings. Weird insults. Rejection of empathy. Flip-flopping on decisions. This isn’t normal.

Stand and say enough of Trump’s chaos

As the first 100 days of this president unfold, will the small majority of Republican voters who gave Donald Trump victory see the threat to… Continue reading

Stephens: None of this is likely to end well for democracy

Off-again, on-again tariffs. Insulting allies. Turning our backs on NATO and Ukraine. What will it accomplish?

Monroe freshman pitcher Addelyn Bryant releases a pitch to Glacier Peak's Emma Hirshorn in the bottom of the seventh inning of Monroe softball's 3-0 win in Monroe, Washington on March 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Pair of freshmen lift new-look Monroe softball to opening day win

Bryant tosses complete-game shutout, Jeske has 2 RBI in 3-0 win against Glacier Peak.

Monroe freshman pitcher Addelyn Bryant releases a pitch to Glacier Peak's Emma Hirshorn in the bottom of the seventh inning of Monroe softball's 3-0 win in Monroe, Washington on March 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit hopes to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses don’t have those problems.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Camano Island Fire & Rescue chooses new chief

Jason Allen, who has worked at the district since 1999, will replace outgoing Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sunday’s AF1 Washington Wolfpack game to be televised

The Everett-based Arena Football One team readies for Sunday’s season opener.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates a touchdown reception in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Tammy Ljungblad / Tribune News Services)

Restocking WRs, Seahawks agree to deal with veteran

Well-traveled Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins Seattle after departures of Metcalf, Lockett.

  • Mar 13, 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates a touchdown reception in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Tammy Ljungblad / Tribune News Services)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) looks to get around New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) as the play starts coming his way during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 15, 2024. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks add DeMarcus Lawrence to defensive front

Former Cowboy signs 3-year deal to play for Mike Macdonald.

  • Mar 13, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) looks to get around New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) as the play starts coming his way during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 15, 2024. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Services)
Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Terrace softball beats Ingraham 29-1 to earn Washington state’s highest score of the night.

Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Funding gap leaves Lynnwood without a crisis center provider

The idea for the Lynnwood crisis center began in 2021 after a 47-year-old died by suicide while in custody at Lynnwood Municipal Jail.

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Yegor Tarasov hat trick carries Kamiak past Shorecrest on opening night.

Edmonds Climate Advisory Board releases new website

The community nonprofit works to empower Edmonds to reach its climate goals and provide environmental information to residents

Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership

Six regional transit agencies delivered 16.6 million more trips in 2024 than 2023. Everett Transit jumped the highest with a 32% boost in ridership.

Cities can protect immigrants from Trump’s orders

In one of Donald Trump’s first acts in office, he stripped away protections for schools, hospitals, and places of worship from immigration enforcement. These were… Continue reading

Comment: Flying is still safe, but can be made safer

Fortunately, there’s a plan in place. What’s missing is predictable funding and quicker implementation.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 13

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

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Goldberg: Student’s arrest for protest mirrors Red Scare days

Green card holders are afforded the same speech rights as citizens, meaning anyone could be at risk.

Sen. Murray protecting veterans’ services

Thanks to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., for speaking out against the Trump-Musk administration’s draconian cuts to veterans’ services (“Rescinded federal spending memo left officials scrambling… Continue reading

Ukraine’s mineral wealth belongs to its people

President Trump is seeking 50 percent of all state owned mineral, oil and natural gas in Ukraine as payment for military and economic support given… Continue reading