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Everett's Colt Emerson (1) celebrates with Lazaro Montes after the infielder's sacrifice fly lifted the AquaSox to a win in the 10th inning at Funko Field on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Colt Emerson Walks Off Spokane in 10

The Everett AquaSox overcome a 5-run deficit, win in extra innings.

Everett's Colt Emerson (1) celebrates with Lazaro Montes after the infielder's sacrifice fly lifted the AquaSox to a win in the 10th inning at Funko Field on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips reach terms with second-round draft choice

Owen Murray, the 31st overall pick, signs a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

Comment: DOGE has failed; federal spending has only increased

Apart from some high-profile program eliminations, its cuts haven’t kept pace with other spending.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 30

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

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GOP budget bill will hurt children, seniors, others

I’m outraged that the House has passed their reconciliation bill that deepens poverty and punishes struggling Americans. By slashing SNAP, Medicaid, and the Child Tax… Continue reading

If you need a permit to purchase a gun, how about for voting?

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1163 into law requiring, among other things, purchasing a permit, passing a class and demonstrating a minimum level of… Continue reading

Schwab: We’re witnesses to a new China syndrome

What’s melting down now, with America’s retreat from the world, is our standing and economic influence.

Trump agenda: Walls, dome and ‘Fortress America’

I’ve been looking at what this administration has been trying to accomplish with its policies and actions. I think the end game is a Fortress… Continue reading

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former engineer: Snohomish County rushed plans for Eastview development

David Irwin cited red flags from the developers. After he resigned, the county approved the development that’s now stalled with an appeal

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jennifer Humelo, right, hugs Art Cass outside of Full Life Care Snohomish County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘I’ll lose everything’: Snohomish County’s only adult day health center to close

Full Life Care in Everett, which supports adults with disabilities, will shut its doors July 19 due to state funding challenges.

Jennifer Humelo, right, hugs Art Cass outside of Full Life Care Snohomish County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Family of Lake Stevens man shot by police sues over mental health care delays

Lawsuit says state failed to evaluate James Blancocotto before he was shot fleeing in a patrol car.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville schools audit shows some improvement

Even though the district still faces serious financial problems, the findings are a positive change over last year, auditors said.

People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Thunder, after the Wolves had already lost control of the game. (Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Thunder storm into NBA Finals

The polite reaction to what unfolded Wednesday night in America’s heartland would be to salute the Oklahoma City Thunder for reaching the… Continue reading

  • May 29, 2025
  • Ben Golliver, The Washington Post
  • basketball
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Thunder, after the Wolves had already lost control of the game. (Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox first baseman Brandon Eike gets set defensively against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)

Sox hitters go cold against Spokane

The Everett AquaSox fell to the Spokane Indians 10-2 in front of 1,362 fans at Funko Field on Wednesday evening. In the top… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox first baseman Brandon Eike gets set defensively against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)
Jackson baseball players cheer before starting their next exercise during practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson baseball players cheer before starting their next exercise during practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: Is national debt too big for Congress to worry about?

The debt may have reached a point where adding a few trillion to the tab no longer seems to register.

Comment: To deter Putin, bring back NATO-wide exercise

Called ‘Reforger,’ the drill tests logistics and planning and is a show of force Putin needs to see.

Comment: Yes, Pope Leo is from Chicago; he also has Black ancestors

More was made of Robert Prevost’s Chicago roots than his Creole ancestors. It’s worth a conversation.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 29

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

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Solar panels are visible along the rooftop of the Crisp family home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ would take from our climate, too

Along with cuts to the social safety net, the bill robs investments in the clean energy economy.

Solar panels are visible along the rooftop of the Crisp family home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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