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The Buzz: A look back – peaking above hands over our eyes – at 2025

Just a reminder that what doesn’t kill you ought to make you laugh. While you shake your head.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Dec. 27

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

In a gathering similar to many others across the nation on Presidents Day, hundreds lined Broadway with their signs and chants to protest the Trump administration Monday evening in Everett. (Aaron Kennedy / Daily Herald)

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Editorial: An opinionated look at 2025

A review of local, state and national events through the lens of the opinions of The Herald Editorial…

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Schwab: Pledging allegiance to the United States of Trumpmerica

Is there nothing that can’t be made more ‘hot’ by slapping the president’s name on it? In gold…

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Dec. 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Bring back World War II lapel paperclip as protest

If you are feeling lost with the mess of this Trump administration, join the silent revolution. During World…

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Could Frontier offer other destinations from Paine Field?

Concerning Frontier Airlines closing for business out of Paine Field (“The final Frontier: Budget carrier to pull out…

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Back bills in Congress to protect access to childhood vaccines

As a pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics I am urging all who read this…

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Thanks to Rick Steves for saving hygiene center

It was so heartwarming to read about Rick Steves’ recent purchase of the property that will allow people…

Charlie Brown and his little pals from the “Peanuts” gallery will gather once again for the special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and Apple TV+ is gifting non-subscribers with a free viewing from Dec. 22 through 25.

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Comment: Finding wisdom and hope in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

A 60-year-old cartoon and its melancholic soundtrack got our mixed-up feelings right about the holidays.

Winter in a peasant village, painted by the Limbourg brothers and published in the medieval illuminated manuscript ‘Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.’ Pierce Archive LLC/Buyenlarge via Getty Images

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Comment: Medieval peasants may have enjoyed holidays more than you

Life wasn’t as bleak as many imagine, and Christmas celebrations with food and drink lasted months.

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Comment: What would surprise Jesus about Christmas in 2025

A conversation with New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman, author of ‘Love Thy Stranger.’

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Comment: A case for childlike wonder in our grown-up world

The Elf on the Shelf isn’t enchanted, of course, but what do we lose in telling ourselves it…

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Comment: Making space at our tables at holidays and all days

Efforts for DEI don’t have to water down celebrations. They are an opportunity to highlight all cultures.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Welch: State’s climate act failing to deliver on promises

The law was sold, in part, on building resilience against flooding. How has that worked out?

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Douthat: Rubio, quietly, is influencing Trump’s foreign policy

And that influence speaks to his ability to serve Trump while playing his own long game.

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Harrop: Fight or flight: The response of two GOP congresswomen

Both Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene objected to Trump. One ran and lost. The other just ran.

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Comment: A last-minute guide for giving gifts to kids

Consider age, temperament and finding game and play experiences you can share with your child.

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Comment: It’s not too late to protect against risk of flu

Cases of flu are growing and a new strain may be more infectious than viruses in past years.