Opinion
Schwab: Conservative court created with these rulings in mind
The Supreme Court’s slate of opinions threatens to cement in place minority control of government.
Opinion
Burke: With many fires to fight, where to aim extinguisher?
For most, our political donations to support candidates are limited. How do we direct our dollars?
Opinion
Harrop: Time to put gripes aside; Biden is doing a good job
He shouldn’t be blamed for gas prices or inflation or for refusing a bad deal on a prisoner…
Opinion
Saunders: U.S. policy luring people to risky border crossing
Providing amnesty to those who have previously crossed illegally will only lead to more deaths.
Opinion
Sullivan: Weekly 2 more newspapers close as ‘news desert’ grows
Without a reliable source of local news, false information spreads and democracy falters.
Life
So-called relaxing summer vacations can wear you out
To truly enjoy a family getaway, tone down your expectations. Everything won’t be picture-perfect.
Life
An inside look at how law enforcement works
A pregnant mother. A man who rescues abused horses and donkeys. A new father. A softball coach. These…
Life
July checklist for Snohomish County gardeners
After a slow start to summer, things should take off this month. So keep planting and nurturing.
Opinion
Schwab: May it please the court; because the rest of us aren’t
The Supreme Court’s ‘Sanctimonious Six’ have enshrined a theocratic plutocracy in the the law.
Life
Jennifer Bardsley’s fighting COVID-19 with vaccines and TLC
But even with vaccinations, the disease is scary for people like her with less than robust immune systems.
Life
Coming home for the summer: Your college student and you
It can be tough going and conflicts will arise, but don’t worry, parents — they’ll be back in…
Opinion
Sullivan: Press’ new beat: alert public to autocratic threats
A new report advises journalists on the threats to democracy and how to effectively report those stories.
Opinion
Harrop: Our gun laws have to reckon with guns and crime
Guns offer security, yet they pose a danger in homes. Our laws have to confront both realities.
Life
This summer, it’s smart to go big or go home at the nursery
When buying annuals, vegetables or perennials, go for the 1-gallon pots. And don’t skimp on the soil amendments…
Opinion
Schwab: Texas, don’t let the door hit you on your way out
What if — as Texas Republicans now demand — we create a homeland for the fact-impervious there?
Opinion
Burke: In a few words Twitter delivers news, opinion, snark
It’s not meant to be one’s entire news diet, but tweets are good for spicing up the your…
Opinion
Saunders: Biden should decry mobs harassing court justices
Though they try, there’s no justification for harassing jurists — and their neighbors — at their homes.
Opinion
Sullivan: The man who told Trump he lost Arizona
Chris Stirewalt lost his job at Fox over his call of Arizona for Biden. Being right was vindication.
Life
Family dog has lessons to teach about adoring Dad on Father’s Day
I treat every day like it’s Father’s Day, and I think your humans should, too. The pack would…
Life
Club Med wants another $3,000 for a vacation I already paid for
After Laura Keir pays for her Club Med vacation, she gets another bill for $3,000. If she doesn’t…