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Herald owners should work with union for reporters’ fair pay

As a longtime loyal reader of The Herald, it’s been difficult to watch the sale of the newspaper…

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Douthat: Religion has been in decline, yet things are changing

A regeneration may come not from old religious establishments but from a more personal space.

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Protect SNAP’s food aid as part of U.S. Farm Bill

Gov. Jay Inslee’s projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years, announced…

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Comment: There isn’t a war on Christmas; there are several

A look at the continual posturing and lawsuits over how we spread cheer and jeers over the same…

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French: How can Christian pride, cruelty stand against Christ?

It’s easy to believe that our actions are justified when we tell ourselves that right is on our…

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Paul: 10 life lessons for kids (and adults) in kids’ classics

As long as you’re reading to a child — and you should be — you might as well…

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Blow: Democrats, feel no guilt over pausing from politics

The quiet you hear from Trump’s opponents is the storing of energy for the political battles to come.

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Comment: Lab breakthrough could make IVF less of an ordeal

The new egg maturation method could cut the length of hormone shots and lessen their side effects.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

FILE -- A pharmacy in Rohnert Park, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015. Federal regulators spent billions of dollars to avoid a spike in costs for older Americans that could have been politically damaging to the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris. (Ramin Rahimian/The New York Times)

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Comment: Why patients are losing patience

Here are five of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and what’s keeping them in place.

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Buck’s American Cafe graciously provided meeting space

The Kidney Auxiliary of Puget Sound, also know as KAPS, wants to express our thanks to Buck’s American…

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Herald, reporters, journalism need support

In today’s world, access to trustworthy and reliable local news is more important than ever. The Herald has…

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Dec. 21; winter solstice

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Stethoscope, glasses and calculator on financial documents close up.

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Editorial: Follow through on promise of medical price clarity

Hospitals aren’t fully complying with laws on price transparency, including three in Snohomish County.

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Comment: Sale of your doctor’s practice could cost you more

Hospitals are using a loophole to buy up practices, allowing them to charge more for the same service.

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Comment: App store accountability would aid parent’s oversight

The proposed law would require age verification before apps could be downloaded onto youths’ phones.

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Comment: Red ribbons for Christmas, yes; red tape, no

Federal and state lawmakers need to rein in the plethora of regulations strangling the economy.

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Forum: Veterans, others need alternatives in pain management

Opioid prescriptions can easily lead to addiction. Congress can encourage non-addictive options.

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Forum: As Mukilteo diversifies, ts DEI panel works to value all

Its work, funded by a few thousand dollars, encourages conversations about an inclusive Mukilteo.