Opinion
Trump wrong on NATO participation in Afghanistan
Donald Trump’s recent statement to Fox News that “they (NATO troops in Afghanistan) stayed a little back, a…
Opinion
Humility in government needs some practice closer to home
Thanks to The Herald for publishing Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts’ piece on the vanishing virtue of humility. (“Forum:…
Opinion
Kristof: The best life coaches for kids may be other kids
A new study shows that mixed-income housing allows kids a view into success and advancement.
Opinion
Editorial: Help the county write rules for AI’s robots
A civic assembly of 40 volunteers will be asked to draft policy for AI use in county government.
Opinion
Roberts: Gutting of Clean Air Act will cost us in lives, more
Rejecting long-accepted science and recent findings, Trump’s EPA favors fossil fuels over Americans.
Opinion
Comment: A millionaires’ tax won’t chase the wealthy out of state
Data refute the notion of migration to avoid taxes. Here’s what should guide the discussion in Olympia.
Opinion
Commentary: Stop abuse of federal program to lower drug prices
The 340B drug pricing plan is meant to help low-income patients. It needs better oversight in this state.
Opinion
Forum: Human loss seems inevitable when we decide who’s expendable
The distances we allow bring losses and failures: a nurse, a toddler, a Guard member and homelessness.
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Comment: When no one can believe anything anymore
Philosopher Hannah Arendt warned lies rob us of the ability to discern reality and make decisions.
Opinion
Schwab: Trump and team heap outrages upon each tragedy
Defying our eyes, they slander Alex Pretti, and deny his rights along with his life to further chaos.
Opinion
Block funding for DHS, ICE over Minneapolis killings
Two dead in Minneapolis. A 5-year-old kidnapped. This isn’t law enforcement; this is murder. ICE funding runs out…
Opinion
Bill to expand state AG investigations needs more review, debate
Snohomish County residents should know about Senate Bill 5925, as a Senate committee vote was scheduled to vote…
Opinion
Is there a lesson in ‘Clockwork Orange’?
Years ago I read a book titled “A Clockwork Orange.” It is about a vicious homicidal criminal of…
Opinion
Stephens: Thousands dead in Iran must be more than a statistic
A joint U.S.-Israel military strike might not achieve much, but who else can support Iran’s protesters?
Opinion
Editorial: School levies, bonds invest in future of students
Several school districts seek the support of voters for levies and bonds in the Feb. 10 election.
Opinion
Everett schoola bond, levy ensure quality education
My children attended Jackson Elementary, Evergreen Middle School and Everett High. Back in the day, I was a…