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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Monroe’s Betzy Garcia celebrates scoring a touchdown against Everett during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: School levies, bonds invest in future of students

Several school districts seek the support of voters for levies and bonds in the Feb. 10 election.

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Everett schoola bond, levy ensure quality education

My children attended Jackson Elementary, Evergreen Middle School and Everett High. Back in the day, I was a…

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Everett High students’ walk-out wasn’t a civics lesson

The Everett High School students are protesting once again (“Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity,”…

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Vote yes for Everett Public Schools bond and levy

Leading up to Feb. 10 voters have the opportunity to approve a bond and levy to support Everett…

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Comment: What’s the endgame for Trump’s blue cities offensive?

Embolden by perceived success, the administration may escalate against protesters, only increasing uncertainty.

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Gessen: This is what state terror looks like

A regime based on terror deploys violence to reinforce the message that no one is safe.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Jan. 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: Recalling heroes of battles past, as the threat rises

Those who defended freedom made the sacrifices required. Are we prepared to protect our democracy?

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Lozada: Trump’s fantasy pursuit of ‘hotness’ is killing Americans

For Trump, being ‘hot’ isn’t about poll numbers or a good economy; it’s about constantly holding attention.

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Portrayal of federal agents as Nazis offensive

Two things were contrasted in the Everett Herald recently. One was Homeland Security investigations and Border Patrol agents…

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Shootings by federal agents must end

This must end! No more innocent lives taken at the will of ill-trained, trigger-happy Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…

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How well trained are federal agents?

I am deeply concerned at what is happening in Minneapolis. That could be Any Town, USA.

January 26, 2026: ICE Execution

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Jan. 27

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

People read newspapers from the library selection at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Continue discussion on local journalism support

State lawmakers should reconsider legislation that can aid newspapers and other news sources.

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Lake Stevens school levies provide what state doesn’t

As a community member who cares deeply about our local schools, I am writing in support of the…

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How can The Herald call itself a daily?

I see from the front page of your newspaper, it says: The Daily Herald. Given that you don’t…

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Dowd: The most un-American of American presidents

Nothing that President Trump whines for or about is in keeping with the line of the U.S. presidency.

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Comment: Where there’s chaos in Minneapolis, it’s of ICE’s making

In contrast, local law enforcement and the Minnesota National Guard are trying to keep the peace.

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Friedman: Trump isn’t thinking ‘America First’; it’s all ‘me first’

Trump, for ego alone, is alienating our allies, partners who helped us build a stable and prosperous West.