Bethany Teed, a certified peer counselor with Sunrise Services and experienced hairstylist, cuts the hair of Eli LeFevre during a resource fair at the Carnegie Resource Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: Put 2 cents to work with public safety tax increase

A Nov. 5 ballot measure seeks a sales tax boost of 2 cents on a $10 purchase for…

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Editorial: Keep Reps. Paul in 10th, Eslick in 39th districts

Both lawmakers have used their legislative skills for practical solutions in their districts.

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Editorial: Red ballot, blue ballot, one house, one America

Two Braver Angels workshops offer thoughts on working past political divisions as the election nears.

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Editorial: Goehner, Steele for 12th LD Senate, House posts

Both Republicans offer experience and an ability to work across aisle on issues of importance.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Senator Maria Cantrell shake hands as they board the 12:30 pm train during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Light rail reshaping the future of Snohomish County

The arrival of service to Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood brings changes for travel, housing and more.

The Alfieris (from left) Jayden, Gabe, Jordan, DeeDee, Jose and Chuck. Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck have cared for 122 foster children in their Stanwood home, adopting seven of them.

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Editorial: ‘You guys always made it a family thing’

Over the last 30 years, DeeDee and Chuck Alfieri have cared for 122 foster children, adopting seven.

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Editorial: Short statements could make all difference on ballot

Voters deserve even a little information on their ballots regarding the decisions they’re making.

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Editorial: Voters face treacherous information landscape

Social media sites, such as Elon Musk’s X, promise “spicy,” but seem less concerned for accuracy.

Test ballots are run through a section of the Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Center provides transparent view into elections

The county’s new center is meant to provide greater confidence in how elections are conducted.

A view of the Phil Johnson Ball Fields on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: End challenge against Everett’s third Pallet village

The temporary use of two acres for shelters won’t affect future development of the adjacent ballfields.

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Editorial: Herald endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary election

The editorial board recommends support for these candidates and ballot measures on your ballot.

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Editorial: Elect North Bend nurse to 12th district House seat

Heather Koellen, an ICU nurse and city council member, can best serve the needs of her district.

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Editorial: Elect Gallardo-Van Ornam to 10th LD House seat

The Republican and Arlington city council member has a diverse background from which she can draw.

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Editorial: Ron Muzzall’s work warrants reelection to Senate

Janet St. Clair offers key experience, but Muzzall is effective and sets an example for civil leadership.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Scott Spahr, Generation Engineering Manager at Snohomish County PUD, points to a dial indicating 4 megawatts of power production from one of two Francis turbine units at the Henry M. Jackson Powerhouse on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, near Sultan, Washington. Some of the water that passes through units 3 and 4 — the two Francis turbines — is diverted to Lake Chaplain, which supplies water to Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: Amber King best suited for PUD’s 2nd District seat

Among three solid candidates, King’s knowledge of utilities and contracts will serve ratepayers well.

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Editorial: Return Wagoner and Low to 39th Disrict seats

‘Workhorse’ Republicans, both have sponsored successful solution-oriented legislation in each chamber.

A law enforcement officer surveys the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the site of the Republican National Convention, on July 14, 2024. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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Editorial: Weekend’s violence should steel resolve in democracy

Leaders can lower the temperature of their rhetoric. We can choose elections over violence.

A graphic show the Port of Everett boundary expansion proposed in a ballot measure to voters in the Aug. 6 primary election. (Port of Everett).

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Editorial: Case made to expand Port of Everett across county

The port’s humming economic engine should be unleashed to bring jobs, opportunity to all communities.

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Editorial: Return Peterson, Ortiz-Self to House seats

The 21st district Democrats, each seeking a sixth term, are practiced and effective lawmakers.