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Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox snap four-game losing streak against Spokane

Everett generates 13 walks, nine hits in an 11-2 win against the Indians on Wednesday.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: 10 ‘sticks’ U.S., allies can use to get Putin to table

Russia’s Putin has ducked cease-fire demands. Here’s how to get him to commit to a fairer give-and-take.

Comment: Success in Ukraine deal will put Trump first

Any peace agreement will serve Trump’s whims more than the needs of Ukraine and of Europe.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 21

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

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Gessen: Definition of terms needed in discussions over Ukraine

When Trump talks of ‘land swaps,’ he’s talking of Putin’s extortion for Ukrainian territory where people live.

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and I had filled out into the downtown… Continue reading

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior for more than 30 years, I am… Continue reading

Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail

After one year of operation, city officials say the jail has reduced recidivism and expanded medical services available to inmates.

Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

Edmonds approves public safety sales tax

The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.

Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)
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Everett school board OKs 2025-26 budget

The $441 million general fund budget brings about 18 additional full-time equivalent educator positions to the district.

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Brewer: The Big Ten and SEC fight over fixing the sport they broke

Nothing builds anticipation for a new college football season like carping about future playoff restructuring. Here we go again, letting the politics of an exhausting,… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post
Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs as Seattle receiver Cooper Kupp (10) looks to block in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp focuses on little things

How exacting is Cooper Kupp? The veteran wide receiver, the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP, is in his ninth… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs as Seattle receiver Cooper Kupp (10) looks to block in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten warms up before the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After a little waiting, Felnin Celesten pops in AquaSox debut

The ninth-ranked M’s prospect starts game-tying rally with first hit, home run in High-A.

Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten warms up before the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Phillies knock around Bryce Miller in return to M’s rotation

Making his first Major League start since June 6, Mariners’ pitcher Bryce Miller made his first start since June 6 in a 6-4… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Alex Coffey, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tribune News Services
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Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini fields the ball during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox collapse in ninth after home run barrage against Spokane

Everett hits three homers in four at-bats to tie game in eighth before losing 10-7.

Everett AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini fields the ball during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: End to vote by mail would hurt GOP more than help it

Republicans made notable gains in mail voting during the 2024 election, especially in battleground states.

Comment: Falling crime stats alone won’t make people feel safe

Democrats need to acknowledge people’s concerns and offer better solutions than Trump’s military show of force.

Comment: Ukraine, Europe got a reprieve in D.C.; not an escape

It’s important that Trump sees the need for security guarantees; but he must convince Putin of that.

Delays, empty storefronts frustrate residents at Everett riverfront

At the newly built neighborhood, residents have waited years for a park and commercial businesses to open.