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Superior Court judge: Anderson protects victims’ dignity

I am writing to express my full support for Mary Anderson’s candidacy for Snohomish County Superior Court, Position…

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‘Made in USA’ would cost a lot more

We live in a global economy that now influences the cost of living in the U.S. For example,…

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Comment: An economist’s hard-headed take on disaster relief

Sometimes state-run insurance encourages homeowners to rebuild where they really shouldn’t.

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Paul: At some point, Donald Trump’s lucky streak must run dry

It’s been a remarkable streak in recent decades, but no run of good luck lasts forever.

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Bouie: Damage done by Trump’s, Vance’s hurricane of FEMA lies

They weaken a federal agency’s ability to do its work, misinform the public and harm the truth.

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Comment: Nation’s flood insurance system is badly broken

Hurricane Helene may have caused $250 billion in losses. All but $15 billion of that is uninsured.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 10

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Second grade teacher Debbie Lindgren high-fives her students as they line up outside the classroom on the first day of school at Hazelwood Elementary on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Reykdal best to aid achievement of schools, students

The state superintendent has led through challenging years, with funding and other tasks ahead.

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No on I-2117: CCA not to blame for price of gas

Voting yes on ballot Initiative 2117, and dismantling Washington’s Climate Commitment Act will not save Washingtonians any money…

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Choose leaders for president, Congress who support federal workers

As we all observe the devastation in the Southeast United States from Hurricane Helene, we also have seen…

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Oct. 9

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: TV ads add nothing to our lives but annoyance

Fair warning: You may start humming the 1-877-Kars4Kids jingle while reading this; then you’ll just fume.

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Were exposure hazards of training fire in Snohomish known?

Recent news reports indicate that perhaps up to 150 Snohomish County firefighters may have been exposed to asbestos…

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Congress, 2nd District: Larsen a leader on many issues

I am proud to endorse Rick Larsen for re-election to the Second Congressional District. As a dedicated public…

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Krugman: Bidenomics got it right on policy and prosperity

Defying doomsayers, Biden adopted investments that didn’t result in recession and high unemployment.

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Comment: Netanyahu’s plan for peace has to start at home

If there’s no place in leadership for Hamas and Hezbollah, there’s no room for Israel’s nationalist fanatics.

Jack Armstrong, a Starbird Unit forester, cores a tree located in a portion of the Stilly Revisited timber sale on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Ta'Leah Van Sistine / The Herald)

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Editorial: Herrera Beutler best to lead public lands mission

The former member of Congress would balance the state’s trust lands for revenue and conservation.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Oct. 8

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Superior Court Judge: Anderson empathetic, accessible

Mary Anderson exemplifies a commitment to justice and equality through her extensive pro bono work and service as…

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Comment: Wider Israel-Iran war would devastate the Mideast

And the U.S. would almost certainly be pulled into the conflict as Israel seeks combat support.