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Jackson’s Austin Halvorson (22) pitches during a baseball game between Jackson and Glacier Peak at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Glacier Peak won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for March 14-15

Cascade, Jackson pick up weekend wins.

Jackson’s Austin Halvorson (22) pitches during a baseball game between Jackson and Glacier Peak at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Glacier Peak won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Southwest Kansas Storm quarterback Jalen Morton (7) bulls his way into the end zone on fourth down in the first quarter of the Washington Wolfpack's 63-33 loss at Angel of the Winds Arena on March 16, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Wolfpack woeful in AF1 opener

Everett’s Arena Football One team fall 63-33 to SW Kansas.

Southwest Kansas Storm quarterback Jalen Morton (7) bulls his way into the end zone on fourth down in the first quarter of the Washington Wolfpack's 63-33 loss at Angel of the Winds Arena on March 16, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer roundup for March 14-15

Prep boys soccer roundup for March 14-15: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) FRIDAY Non-league… Continue reading

End of foreign aid will hurt U.S. reputation

In the spring of 2004, as reports of cruelty and torture of prisoners of war at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay began to surface, I… Continue reading

Cmobine state retirement systems to save $600M

Sen. June Robinson’s Senate Bill 5085 passed the Senate Floor on March 3. Merging three closed retirement plans: Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement… Continue reading

Zelensky fighting for democracy; who does Trump support?

Recently our country watched a disgusting display of “diplomacy” from our nation’s leaders play out live on television. We witnessed the type of arrogance that… Continue reading

FILE — Smog in the Manhattan borough of New York on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1966. A century ago, a well-ventilated building could be a bulwark against disease, but with the arrival of COVID-19, when buildings could barely breathe, Americans gained a renewed appreciation for the health benefits of clean air. (Neal Boenzi/The New York Times)

Comment: What a loss of clean air rules could cost us

For more than 50 years, the rules have been a benefit to the economy as much as Americans’ health.

FILE — Smog in the Manhattan borough of New York on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1966. A century ago, a well-ventilated building could be a bulwark against disease, but with the arrival of COVID-19, when buildings could barely breathe, Americans gained a renewed appreciation for the health benefits of clean air. (Neal Boenzi/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, March 16

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

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A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett responds to higher traffic deaths with ‘Vision Zero’ goal

Officials are pushing for lower speed limits, safer crossings and community input to curb fatalities on city roads.

A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County schools react to education department firings

The Department of Education announced Tuesday it will lay off more than 1,300 employees.

Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: Cap on rent would work against better housing supply

The state doesn’t need price controls; it needs to help builders create a supply that eases costs.

Comment: County must balance needs for housing and habitat

A proposed policy for the county’s critical areas rules sticks with standards that are working well.

Comment: County’s veterans, others need mesothelioma registry

The disease, caused by asbestos exposure, can affect veterans and others. A registry would improve care.

**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before Saturday at 3:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 1, 2025. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, (D-NY) speaks at a news conference about Republicans’ potential budget cuts to Medicaid, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 27, 2025. As Republicans push a budget resolution through Congress that will almost certainly require Medicaid cuts to finance a huge tax reduction, Democrats see an opening to use the same strategy in 2026 that won them back the House in 2018. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Editorial: Don’t gut Medicaid for richest Americans’ tax cuts

Extending tax cuts, as promised by Republicans, would likely force damaging cuts to Medicaid.

**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before Saturday at 3:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 1, 2025. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, (D-NY) speaks at a news conference about Republicans’ potential budget cuts to Medicaid, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 27, 2025. As Republicans push a budget resolution through Congress that will almost certainly require Medicaid cuts to finance a huge tax reduction, Democrats see an opening to use the same strategy in 2026 that won them back the House in 2018. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Forum: It’s come to this; maybe some states should join Canada

If the U.S. is so ideologically divided, maybe Washington and other states should look to the Great White North.

Forum: Kids and parents navigate transitions as years pass

Boxing up the playthings of childhood is an exercise in choosing what to part with, what to keep.

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Police: Man fired gun into Alderwood Mall to steal $20K in sneakers

The man allegedly shot through mall entrances and stole high-end merchandise before reselling it

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Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe baseball bounces back with first win of the season

The 2024 Wesco 3A/2A North champs avenged an opener loss with a 10-0 win over Kamiak.

Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Wolfpack quarterback Joe Hess throws a pass during the Arena Football One team's practice at Snohomish Sports Dome on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Everett’s Arena Football One team opens Sunday

The Washington Wolfpack, playing in the rebranded AF1, has high expectations.

Washington Wolfpack quarterback Joe Hess throws a pass during the Arena Football One team's practice at Snohomish Sports Dome on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Snohomish fire district seeks levy increase to expand staffing

The proposed levy would fund two additional firefighters per shift, the first staffing increase since 2009.