Opinion
Forum: What share of blame should left bear for Trump’s reign?
Those who voted for Trump aren’t ignorant. Were they driven to him by the excesses of the left…
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Forum: Upgrades to Old Snohomish Road can limit road closures
Replacing a drain with culverts, along with other improvements, would limit closures caused by flooding.
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Editorial: ‘Millionaires’ tax’ can deliver fairness, revenue
The governor’s proposal should be placed on the ballot, allowing voters a chance to rebalance tax fairness.
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Comment: Chamber marks first year of building a Greater Everett
A relaunched Greater Everett Chamber is building connections, trust and community to aid businesses.
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Herald’s LifeWise coverage succinct, factual
Thanks for William Geschke’s great article on the LifeWise lawsuit against Everett Public Schools (“LifeWise sues Everett district,…
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Photo among 2025’s best photos showed Herald’s bias
Looking at your article about the best photos of 2025 and seeing the main picture proves my pointabout…
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Steves’ generosity to community saves Lynnwood hygiene center
The generosity of Rick Steves has once again supported the local community by buying the Lynnwood Hygiene Center…
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Congress should press for full release of Epstein files
Why do you suppose Donald Trump adamantly opposed the release of the Epstein files in June of 2025…
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Comment: As cracks widen in Trump’s power, the resistance grows
Leading the fight, instead of political figures, have been citizens at protests, elections and on grand juries.
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Schwab: Everett’s police department puts emphasis on community
A Police Chief’s Advisory Board seat allows a closer look at Everett’s policies and innovations.
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The Buzz: Don’t mind us; we’re just sitting here silently, influencing
The kids are making money off boredom. It’s just the kind of sloth we all should celebrate.
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Comment: Even under attack, science saw major breakthroughs in ‘26
Advances in the study of blood, genetics, GLP-1s and more were among 2025’s intriguing scientific work.
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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, New Year’s Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
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Comment: The upside of downtime and how to make the most of it
Rather than scrolling social media, plan leisure that builds relationships and restores your well-being.
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Comment: Bookstores’ resurgence good news for readers, everyone
Barnes & Noble is adding stores, and independent booksellers also have opened more than 400 locations.
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Collins: Quiz yourself on how much you were paying attention
Considering the year in all things DonaldTrump, maybe a low score is a good thing.
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Comment: States now are the check on presidential overreach
As Congress and the Supreme Court have bent to Trump’s will, states — blue and red — have…