Opinion
Forum: As go our forests, so goes our environmental future
The Trump administration’s move to end the Roadless Rule jeopardizes ancient forests and risks collapse.
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Kristof: Which America to choose: Alex Pretti’s or Greg Bovino’s?
There are nuances regarding both men, but the pair represent a stark contrast for how we move forward.
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Schwab: When you’re the president, they let you do anything
While Trump grifts for billions in his first year, Stephen Miller rethinks the non-rights of laborers.
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Bill for cardiac response plans at schools can save lives of children
Recently, I visited Olympia to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education…
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Thanks to City of Snohomish for fixing Pine Avenue quickly
I would like to commend the new Snohomish Mayor, Aaron Hoffman, along with Ken Klein, our new city…
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Countries using ‘peace’ to spin real intentions
Thank you for your story on the so-called “Roman” talk of peace (“Comment: When talk of peace is…
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The Buzz: ‘Smile, Darn Ya, Smile’ when addressing the president
Reporters must remember to grin when asking President Trump about Epstein’s sexual assault victims.
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Editorial: Limit redundant reviews of those providing care
If lawmakers can’t boost funding for supported living, they can cut red tape that costs time.
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Vote yes on Everett Schools bond; delaying projects will cost more later
The Everett Public Schools bond has a strong values case and should also be evaluated on its merits…
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Climate crisis is affecting availability of water resources
All over the West, water has become a difficult issue, and a recent Herald article discusses just one…
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Stephens: Newsom looks good to Democrats; too bad about his record
Democrats looking for a favorite in ‘28 need to look how California has fared with him as governor.
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Comment: S. Carolina’s measles milestone is everyone’s problem
Now hosting the largest outbreak in 25 years, the state’s measles cases come at a dangerous time for…
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Comment: Kristi Noem also is failing at directing FEMA
Unfortunately, getting rid of her is unlikely to improve the agency’s disaster response in a time of need.
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Welch: To limit DUI wrecks focus on what happens after arrest
Lowering the blood-alcohol limit to .05 targets the wrong drivers and doesn’t address lax follow-up.
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Vote for Monroe schools bond and levy for needed improvements
I’ve seen a lot of folks toss out “facts” about the Monroe School District and try to use…
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Bill would hold data centers accountable for energy, water use
I try to hold our electric and water use in check because costs matter. While many of us…
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Douthat: AI is to future as new world was to 16th century Europe
Europe had little to go on as to the possibilities across the Atlantic. But they didn’t ignore it.