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Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

Turning the Page: Lake Stevens track coach set to retire

Jeff Page to close out 47-year coaching career with Vikings after state championships.

Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)
Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright speaks during the State of the City prevention at City Hall on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace celebrates connections at State of the City address

Over the past year, Mountlake Terrace has focused on preparing for growth and engaging the community.

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright speaks during the State of the City prevention at City Hall on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: As Trump turns back, Ukraine, Europe on their own

The U.S. had the tools to pressure Russia and balked. There is a path forward for Ukraine with Europe.

Comment: Musk AI project ducks pollution permits with EPA help

The Memphis project, using methane turbines for electricity, is operating without permits.

Comment: Silver tsunami all that stands between us and recession

Those collecting from Social Security are sustaining consumption and the housing market.

Comment: What’s the upshot of FDA’s new covid shot policy?

It’s not clear, but for those younger than 65, it could be harder to get a booster shot if desired.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 28

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Welch: Governor went back on cuts-first, taxes-last promise

By signing his party’s budget and its $9 billion in tax increases, he’s OK’d financial disaster.

Driver survives guardrail running through car in Everett crash on I-5

Driver hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Man stabbed in face outside Everett IHOP, may lose eye

Police say the suspect fled in the victim’s car, leading officers on a 6-mile chase before his arrest.

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The Mukilteo Boulevard Homer on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Homer Hedge’: A Simpsons meme takes root in Everett — D’oh!

Homer has been lurking in the bushes on West Mukilteo Boulevard since 2023. Stop by for a selfie.

The Mukilteo Boulevard Homer on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after scoring in the fourth quarter. (Carlos Gonzalez / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Jerry Brewer: Foul artists have ruled the NBA playoffs

John Wall had a theory about foul-baiting NBA stars. The former Washington Wizards point guard, who played the game with speed and force rather than… Continue reading

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after scoring in the fourth quarter. (Carlos Gonzalez / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 18-24

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 18-24. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

Comment: Nation’s debt problem is also a retirement problem

The costs of Social Security require changes that would increase the early retirement age for more.

Comment: Shouldn’t we benefit from education of foreign students?

Trump earlier pledged green cards with college diplomas. Now we’re looking for excuses to deport them.

Comment: Trump’s tariff crisis will hit beyond pocketbooks

More than increased prices, the larger economic effects will sap small businesses and local economies.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 27

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Harrop: GOP’s decades-long tax cut fantasy needs to end

Tax cuts never paid for themselves; now they could add trillions of dollars to the national debt.

Klein: What do we get out of Trump’s Big Budget Bomb?

By adding $3T to the national debt, we’re kicking millions off Medicaid and giving that money to the wealthy.

Milkar Perez of the Everett AquaSox prepare to catch a ball at Funko Field on May 26, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox comeback bid falls short

Everett hits two solo homers in the ninth but loses 4-3 to Spokane.

Milkar Perez of the Everett AquaSox prepare to catch a ball at Funko Field on May 26, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)