Opinion

ICE agents masking identity is an ominous sign

Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement wear masks for the same reason the Ku Klux Klan wears hoods.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Feb. 3

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

FILE — Federal agents arrest a protester during an active immigration enforcement operation in a Minneapolis neighborhood, Jan. 13, 2026. The chief federal judge in Minnesota excoriated Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, Jan. 28, saying it had violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from its aggressive crackdown in the state and had disobeyed more judicial directives in January alone than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.” (David Guttenfelder/The New York Times)

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Editorial: Ban on face masks assures police accountability

Concerns for officer safety can be addressed with investigation of threats and charges for assaults.

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Some Everett voters in Mukilteo district; vote for Mukilteo school bond, levy

If you live in Everett, you may still be a Mukilteo School District voter. As a longtime member…

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Why will South County Fire have two ‘chiefs’ for five months?

The South County Fire District announced the retirement of the current fire chief who has been chief for…

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Comment: White House will alter reality to fit its narrative

Historical markers and web pages removed. Data deleted. Now, AI is used to alter photos. Truth is being…

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Klein: Why Canadian leader’s speech revealed Trump’s weakness

Canada’s Mark Carney told the world that Trump has no leverage against those who disregard his threats.

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Friedman: The disturbing parallels between Gaza and Minneapolis

Trump, Netanyahu and Hamas each seek to capitalize on chaos in the hopes of winning electoral victories.

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Comment: Minnesota must investigate ICE shooting deaths

To save the rule of law, the state must move ahead with its own investigations and charges, if…

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Comment: Chaos is Minneapolis is all about the midterms

Expect an increasing military presence on U.S. streets before the election. And after, if Trump loses.

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Comment: White House can’t spin killings, cruely in Mineapolis

Witness accounts and video from phones will be denied only by the most committed of Trump supporters.

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Fatal shootings by ICE not actions of legitimate police

Tyrants use masked agents aka secret police to kidnap, deport, disappear and kill people they don’t like, even…

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America, love it and restore it

This is not the America I knew asa West Point grad and officer in the 82nd Airborne. The…

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Snohomish High student urges voters’ support for district levies

I urge all Snohomish School District residents to vote yes on the upcoming school replacement levies.

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Is there property tax help for seniors? Yes.

As a senior citizen living in Everett, it is very difficult to vote yes on propositions when you…

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Support Congress’ Fix Our Forests Act to protect forests, wildlife

It’s a no-brainer: Healthier forests mean healthier and more abundant wildlife populations. When forests are clogged with closed…

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Trump wrong on NATO participation in Afghanistan

Donald Trump’s recent statement to Fox News that “they (NATO troops in Afghanistan) stayed a little back, a…

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Humility in government needs some practice closer to home

Thanks to The Herald for publishing Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts’ piece on the vanishing virtue of humility. (“Forum:…

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Kristof: The best life coaches for kids may be other kids

A new study shows that mixed-income housing allows kids a view into success and advancement.