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During Octoberfest, support state’s hop, beer industry

]The chill of fall is here and taplists at local bars have doubled. Yes, it’s the most wonderful…

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Cottom: Vance’s audition to lead GOP a chilling success

Vance is the perfect solution to Trump’s self-inflicted political frailties and just as power hungry.

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Paul: Legacy college admissions finally get shove out the door

California is prohibiting what’s called ‘white affirmative action.’ It’s an unfair practice that should end nationwide.

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Comment: Boeing’s frail financial health leverage for machinists

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A worker inspects a solar panel at the Qcells solar panel factory in Dalton, Ga. on Nov. 22, 2023. Thanks to the president’s signature legislation, solar energy manufacturing is booming in Georgia, a key state in the 2024 election. But the industry now worries that it could be too much and too fast. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)

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Comment: Harris, Trump on nation’s clean energy future

Harris would continue the transition; while Trump can slow but not halt its climate solutions.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council champions dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Ferguson makes case as best choice for governor

The three-term AG knows Washington’s needs and challenges and is prepared to lead the state.

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Eco-nomics: The risks, costs we’re seeing now from climate change

The damage wrought by Hurricane Helene’s floods shows the price paid in losses and higher costs.

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Comment: I-2117 imposes too high a cost on our health; vote no

The initiative, repealing the Climate Commitment Act, would degrade health and increase costs of care.

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Comment: Message in a storm: There are no climate havens

Storms like Helene, with rains and destructive flooding, reached hundreds of miles inland.

Lois Langer Thompson speaks during the Aug. 16 reception at the Coupeville Library. (Sno-Isle Libraries)

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Forum: Libraries are full of stories, including its patrons’

Sno-Isle Libraries’ departing director recalls a career of connecting readers with books and community.

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Forum: CCA had good intentions but poor outcomes for state

Initiative 2117 would repeal the act and allow a more economically balanced effort on climate change.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 4

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Quickening pace of clean energy growth is good news

If you need an example of technology’s advances, consider the microchip and its exponential improvements.

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Please heed yield sign before U.S. 2 trestle

I am at my wits’ end. Maybe you can help get the word out. This is a public…

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Superior Court judge: Rivera experienced, respected

Voting for a judge is a daunting task. The judicial canons, a code of conduct, prohibits many activities…

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Americans need to wake to reality of presidential race

My overwhelming feeling when watching the recent presidential debate was disbelief that Donald Trump is what Americans have…

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Schwab: We know who Trump, Harris are; rest is up to voters

Not that it’s kept Trump from calling Harris ‘mentally impaired’ and accusing her of murder.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 3

A sketchy look at the news of the day.