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Snohomish boys and girls win 3A district track titles

Kamiak boys second, Lake Stevens girls third at 4A bi-district meet.

The Jackson High School softball team celebrates after defeating Skyline in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Wash. on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Peacocke / Jackson H.S. Athletics)

State prep softball roundup for May 23-24

Jackson softball reaches state semis for sixth straight year

The Jackson High School softball team celebrates after defeating Skyline in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Wash. on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Peacocke / Jackson H.S. Athletics)

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Comment: The ugly truth in the GOP’s big, beautiful bill

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ICE should save money with focus on deporting convicted felons

In an interview about immigration on NPR last month, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, stated that, of an estimated 21 million illegal aliens,… Continue reading

Comment: Barbarism against Israelies goes beyond Hamas

It includes the slaying of a young couple in D.C. and the promise of Israel’s right to “cleanse” Gaza.

Comment: Exit by U.S. ambassador to Ukraine signals Trump’s failure

Trump doesn’t hold the sway over Putin he boasted of, so the U.S. will capitulate rather than seek a true peace.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, May 26, Memorial Day

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A Lakewood Middle School eighth-grader (right) consults with Herald Opinion Editor Jon Bauer about the opinion essay he was writing for a class assignment. (Kristina Courtnage Bowman / Lakewood School District)

Youth Forum: Just what are those kids thinking?

A sample of opinion essays written by Lakewood Middle School eighth-graders as a class assignment.

A Lakewood Middle School eighth-grader (right) consults with Herald Opinion Editor Jon Bauer about the opinion essay he was writing for a class assignment. (Kristina Courtnage Bowman / Lakewood School District)

Why do I protest? This is why

In the long four months of governing, the Trump administration has shown itself to be cruel, chaotic and corrupt. Trump’s Cabinet is a cluster of… Continue reading

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to reporters after returning from a meeting at the White House on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Comment: Congress, over years, has become second-class branch

How Congress lost its constitutional clout and what it means for Americans and democracy.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to reporters after returning from a meeting at the White House on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, May 25

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Natalie Given, an Everett Police Department spokesperson, speaks to members of the media at Harborview Park on Wednesday, May 21 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Searchers suspend recovery efforts Thursday evening for missing boaters

Search teams expect to regroup Friday with a new game plan.

Natalie Given, an Everett Police Department spokesperson, speaks to members of the media at Harborview Park on Wednesday, May 21 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washington climate goals jeopardized by U.S. Senate vote

The U.S. Senate revoked waivers allowing Washington to mandate strict vehicle emission standards

Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson players celebrate teammate MJ Holcomb scoring during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson players celebrate teammate MJ Holcomb scoring during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood's Meiron Bereket dribbles past Bellevue's Masora Takashima during a 3A State boys soccer quarterfinal game on May 24, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer clinches first state semifinal in 11 years

The No. 1 Stormrays prevailed 7-6 in penalties over No. 8 Bellevue after a scoreless match.

Shorewood's Meiron Bereket dribbles past Bellevue's Masora Takashima during a 3A State boys soccer quarterfinal game on May 24, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Prep state tournament results and schedule

Here’s a look at what’s happening this postseason.

Chemicals inhaled from vaping make it no healthier than smoking

By Hunter Sinrud / For The Herald The problem with vaping is that it is harmful to your health. If you use a vaping product… Continue reading

Comment: Many veterans came home, fighting a war with addiction

Abuse of alcohol and drugs is common among vets, but services are available to individuals and families.