Site Logo

Opinion

Everett principal Betty Cobbs served kids, community for 51 years

Education and community. Those words are the best America has to offer; that every child has the right…

Opinion

Tufekci: Covid a lesson for officials on fragility of trust

In seeking to manage the message, scientists and officials took risks that have cost the public’s trust.

Opinion

Collins: Republicans’ zeal against Biden’s son a double-standard

While they’re attacking Hunter Biden’s gun possession, they’re working to relax similar gun measures.

Opinion

Krugman: Yes, the debt is huge, but we’ve got bigger problems

Reducing the debt is a relatively simple task, but it takes political will and bipartisan action now in…

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, June 11

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

National leaders must address U.S. debt crisis

Kel Wilson’s Forum essay regarding the national debt is important (“National debt risks leaving financial mess to children,”…

Opinion

Work and wisdom of Trump’s trial jury should be respected

Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsification of business records. It is important that we…

Opinion

Kristof: Biden did what he had to do about the border

His order has upset many in his base, but they should trust him over Trump to adjust the…

Opinion

Krugman: Biden shouldn’t avoid talking up his economic success

Just because many say they’re aren’t feeling it — most are, in fact — that shouldn’t keep Biden…

Opinion

Blow: The best chapters of a book are often its final ones

We’re told to rage against the dying of the light, but there’s beauty in embracing what aging has…

Opinion

Tufekci: Not testing for bird flu may give virus time to mutate

The U.S. is giving H5N1 many opportunities to adapt easily and quietly among humans.

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Monday, June 10

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Goldberg: What Trump’s romancing the mob means for the nation

The fetishism of criminals and the mafia points to frustration and a loss of confidence with democratic norms.

Opinion

Grads can find meaning in life by volunteering

In the season of graduations, students get plenty of advice about the “real world” looming in their future…

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Sunday, June 9

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Keep stories of positive outcomes for resources, climate coming

Thanks for the informative and very readable article on the everyday work our state Department of Natural Resources…

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, June 8

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Artist Natalie Niblack works amongst her project entitled “33 Birds / Three Degrees” during the setup for Exploring The Edge at Schack Art Center on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. The paintings feature motion-activated speakers that play each bird’s unique call. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: For 50 years Schack Art Center there for creation

The art center is more art studio than museum, supporting artists and fostering creativity in kids.

Opinion

Comment: Candidates can pledge civility, integrity to voters

And voters can encourage candidates to sign a pledge offered by Building Bridges and the League of Women…

Opinion

Comment: Water, energy, salmon depend on U.S., Canadian talks

Without renewal of a treaty, water draw-downs on the Columbia could endanger salmon and other fish.