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Superior Court judge: Anderson values community input

I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Anderson at the Mill Creek Festival, and I was truly impressed…

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Superior Court judge: Rivera outstanding lawyer, judge

I served as a Superior Court Judge in Snohomish County for over 15 years. During that period I…

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Comment: Trump has alread shown us who he is during a crisis

Whether a pandemic or a hurricane, Trump couldn’t resist lies and omissions, leading to further tragedy.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Oct. 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Mass deportation not just cruel; it would be costly

Start with a low estimate of $315 billion in deportation costs, then add losses to taxes and the…

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Comment: Past decision backs justices into corner on ghost guns

To rule gun kits as guns, the Supreme Court will have to abandon the textualism it used on…

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Comment: Why ‘Never Trump’ conservatives must vote for Harris

Even in ‘blue’ states, they don’t have the luxury of voting for a third-party candidate, as I did…

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Sept. 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

EDS.: RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT BYLINE METADATA TO CAITLIN OCHS — People celebrate at the annual New York City Pride March in Manhattan on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The upcoming presidential election and laws threatening the rights of the LGBTQ community motivated many Pride attendees. (Caitlin Ochs/The New York Times)

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Comment: Where Trump, Harris tickets stand on LGBTQ issues

Rather than platforms, consider the candidates’ past actions on LGBTQ rights and restrictions.

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No on I-2117: Protect our kids and environment

This fall, Washington voters will be asked to accept or reject Initiative 2117, a mega-millionaire-backed effort that risks…

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Comment: A protein-folding UW professor shows promise of AI

A Nobel award has highlighted AI-assisted work that could aid the development and efficacy of drugs.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 12

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: For kids and fairer tax code vote no on I-2109

At the expense of families, voting yes would repeal a tax paid by only the state’s wealthiest individuals.

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Forum: Annual awareness day focuses on little-known disorders

Peroxisomal disorders affect multiple organs. A foundation is aiding research to develop gene therapies.

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Sports Dad: For ‘ballhawks,’ quest is game within the ballgame

Gathering foul balls and freebies takes watchful eyes, patience and polite requests of players and coaches.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (center) walks through the Lynnwood Center Station to board the train during opening celebrations the Link light rail station’s opening on Aug. 30, in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)

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Editorial: Cantwell’s tenure proves skill, value as senator

The four-term senator is practiced at working with both parties for negotiated, effective outcomes.

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Comment: Efforts look to put Marysville schools on stable path

New interim leadership, its school board and the community can restore the school district’s finances.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 11

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Trump’s lies over FEMA aid heap debacle upon disaster

Disaster aid was delayed and diverted to other uses, but it happened during Trump’s administration.

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Superior Court Judge: Rivera principled and experienced

Vote for Whitney Rivera for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. I have known Judge Rivera for 17 years.…