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Schwab: Founders couldn’t imagine this authoritarian from within

Will we stand mute as Trump’s infinite playlist of racism, misogyny and xenophobia plays him into the Oval?

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Superior Court judge: Rivera trusted, most qualified

As a member of the Snohomish County legal community with more than 40 years of experience in the…

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Superior Court judge: Anderson reaches out to overlooked

I recently had the privilege of hearing judicial candidate Mary Anderson speak at the Recovery Café in Everett.…

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Give reins of federal government over to Republicans

I am so tired of hearing the Democrats repeating the same old lie about Donadd Trump being a…

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Klein: Stop looking at the polls to predict the election

National and swing-state polls are so tight and within the margin of error there’s no knowing who’ll win.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Rep. Kim Schrier speaks with Regional Manager Susan Rushing about a room designated for serving homeless veterans during a visit to the new VA Puget Sound Health Care System Everett Clinic on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: Schrier proves her skills at listening, legislating

The three-term 8th District representative works with members of both parties to find consensus.

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Comment: Trump’s tariff schemes would come with huge cost to U.S.

Trump’s plans could raise trillions in revenue, but they would saddle consumers with higher prices.

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Commissioner of Public Lands: Upthegrove will protect legacy forests

There is a debate over management practices on our state lands which boils down to forest preservation versus…

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10th LD, Senate: St. Clair backs reproductive rights

As a young woman in Washington state, I generally feel that my reproductive freedoms are protected by most…

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Blow: What Harris must add to her campaign of ‘Joy’ to win

It’s a risk, but Harris must come down from the stage for personal interactions with individual voters.

Executive Director of Pilchuck Audubon Brian Zinke, left, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Washington Trina Bayard, center, and Rep. Rick Larsen look up at a bird while walking in the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Larsen proves benefit of his tenure to 2nd District

Seeking a 13th term, Larsen has a considerable list of policy wins and a key leadership post.

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Vote yes on Lake Stevens school construction bond

Education is the foundation of a thriving community. The Lake Stevens School District bond is a financially prudent…

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Voting yes on four state ballot initiatives only helps wealthy

How do we sort out fact from all the fiction in the Voter’s Pamphlet?

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Superior Court Judge: Rivera has qualifications, temperament

As a practicing lawyer for more than 30 years in Snohomish County, I want to make the strongest…

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Dowd: Harris must turn up heat on Trump to make her case

James Carville advises she needs to stop answering questions and start asking more to draw comparisons.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Oct. 16

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Oct. 15

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Rep. Suzanne DelBene and South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman chat during a tour and discussion with community leaders regarding the Mountlake Terrace Main Street Revitalization project on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Traxx Apartments in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: DelBene working for an effective Congress

The six-term House member advocates for meaningful legislation and a working Congress.

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$400K severance for Marysville school official not justifiable

Once again, another school superintendent from Marysville has left his position with a huge payout (“Ousted Marysville superintendent…