Opinion

Congress must move to impeach Trump over Venezuela actions

On the night of Jan. 2 to Jan. 3,, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered our military to commit…

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Kristof: ‘Pottery Barn Rule’ could haunt Trump if Venezuela fails

‘If you break it, you own it,’ a warning from the Iraq war goes; deposing Maduro starts an…

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Gessen: Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ hands Putin go-ahead he wants

Trump’s arrest of Maduro and orders for Venezuela to comply with U.S. wishes is all Putin needs to…

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Jan. 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Like Jesus, we should side with the oppressed

American society

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Comment: Tweaks to Social Security don’t address fundamental needs

Recent changes by the Trump administration and Congress don’t begin to address its solvency and only hollow it…

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Comment: Even cherry-picked government data beats no data at all

For those who count on statistics to make sound decisions, 2025 was a year of delayed and missing…

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Blind rapper warns against crime

To my community and everyone who has supported my music, I owe you honesty. I’ve spent a lot…

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Mukilteo school board policy restricts employees’ speech

School boards are not private employers. They are public bodies elected to represent taxpayers and oversee institutions that…

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Comment: Aging levees, heavier storms a rising threat in West

Levees built 60 or more years ago, increasingly heavy rains and a move into floodplains pose dangers.

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Comment: U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen looks back at eventful, busy 2025

The 2nd District congressman listened, legislated and led on issues vital to his constituents.

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Comment: Some western states carrying more debt than others

Washington state’s bond and pension liabilities carry a per-capita debt of $15,400, 11th highest in the U.S.

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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 cartoons for Saturday, Jan. 3

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Institute for Tax and Economic Policy

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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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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Jan. 4

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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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…