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Editorial cartoons for Monday, March 16
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
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Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia
In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.
Opinion
Comment: Midterm voters unlikley to shift focus from economy
Every week the Iran war lingers, it’s one week less for Trump and GOP to make s case…
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Comment: Trump’s tariffs proved a point about corporate taxes
They can go higher that their current rate without grave impacts on companies or the U.S. economy.
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Comment: Why Trump is desperate to ‘nationalize’ election rules
Trump’s greatest fear, if Democrats take control of the House, is oversight hearings into myriad scandals.
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Comment: What say you, Congress, on war in Iran?
Congress will get its say regarding actions in Iran, in oversight hearings and on what will be spent.
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Forum: Grandparents need to tell of life without vaccines
With vaccination rates dropping, grandparents need to remind adults of the confidence vaccination allows.
Letters
Letter: SAVE Act would complicate vote in Washington state
I am very worried about elections in Washington if the SAVE Act passes. The act abolishes the method…
Letters
Letter: Herald letter writers can disagree without being disagreeable
I guess it’s somewhat amusing when some Herald readers take exception to another letter writer’s viewpoint. Especially when…
Letters
Letters: Drivers coming into Marysville need to slow down
Something needs to be done about people driving in to Marysville from both the flats and also the…
Letters
Letter: Trump has committed an impeachable offense in launching war
President Trump has attacked the sovereign nation of Iran. He insists that we are now at war with…
Columnists
Bauer: Learning about Everett and more a word at a time
After nearly 25 years at The Herald, I’m taking a new job; but also fond memories of my…
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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, March 14, (Pi Day, 3.14)
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Comment: With one vote, Legislature blows up ‘Chose Washington’
The decision to approve an unconstitutional ‘millionaires tax’ will send business out of the state.
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Comment: ‘Wire’ thieves are cutting residents from vital services
When they cut fiber optic lines, looking for copper, they cut networks. Harsh penalties are needed.
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Forum: What good are orca whales? They’re a key part of ecosystem.
To let orcas die to leave more salmon for us, would rob us of a diverse environment and…
Columnists
Schwab: War is serious and deadly; Trump, Hegseth aren’t serious
The pair cut corners in limiting civilian deaths and didn’t consider consequences. What could go wrong?
Letters
Letter: Each sides of abortion debate must respect speech rights of other
I recently attended a rally sponsored by “40 days for life” and “I stand with planned” representatives who…