Editorial Cartoons
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, March 11
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Columnists
Burke: Trump’s flooded the zone; keep you head above it
Yes, it’s a mind-numbing lot to keep track of, but Americans must pay attention to protect democracy.
Letters
Letter: Put millionaires tax to a vote and cut the sales tax
Olympia is fumbling the ball; again. First, deception won’t work, and I resent it! The millionaire’s tax is…
Letters
Letter: An orca says whales aren’t the ones to blame for fewer salmon
I am a Southern Resident orca, and I think it is time to explain some things.
Opinion
Comment: Can state election officials trust the White House?
They were assured ICE agents won’t patrol polling places, but many still fear federal election interference.
In Our View
Editorial: Refit two retired ferries during wait for new boats
A local shipyard says it can refurbish two ferries and lease them to a ferry system in need…
Opinion
Comment: War in Iraq only adds to U.S. economic challenges
The economy might already have to deal with market setbacks, inflation and debt from Trump’s tariff schemes.
Opinion
Comment: Congress must still act to make airspace safer
A year after an air crash near D.C. killed 67, Congress has balked at a simple solution.
Letters
Letter: Global poverty can affect us at home if not addressed
The most common reason for not financially supporting the fight against world poverty is “I prefer to give…
Letters
Letter: America, do you want an authoritarian nation?
In some countries the leaders demand personal loyalty above principle. Those leaders are seen to paste their names…
Opinion
Comment: Lawmakers must restore funding to train high-tech workforce
State employers pay $1 billion into a fund to educate in sciences, medicine and engineering. But that money…
Opinion
Comment: Trump isn’t nation-building; he’s puppet-making
As in Venezuela, Trump seeks to depose leaders but keep regimes in place that will follow orders.
Opinion
Letter: What does a sophomore know about issues?
Local high school students are protesting ICE agents on their behavoir. These students have yet to suggest a…
Letters
Letter: Trump should enlist ICE in war with Iran
OK, our ‘Peace-king” has started a war with Iran. We will more than likely lose some our sons…
Letters
Letter: Pay no attention to scare tactics on voter ID
Regarding the recent editorial on voter I.D. legislation in Congress (“Oppose efforts to deny elgible voters their right,”…
Letters
Letter: Concerns for breaching lower Snake dams overstated
I attended the hearing for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s draft Fish and Wildlife Plan in Seattle…
Columnists
The Buzz: Cheer up, Kristi; the new jobs sounds perfect for cosplay
We applied for the job opening at the Shield of the Americas, but the superhero costume wasn’t 2XL.
Letters
Letter: Is income tax meant to cover unaccounted for federal funds?
The House Finance Committee has advanced Senate Bill 6346, a 9.9 percent tax on incomes over $1 million.…