FILE — President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick display a chart detailing tariffs, at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Justices will hear arguments on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 over whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to unilaterally impose tariffs.(Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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Editorial: Public opinion on Trump’s tariffs may matter most

The state’s trade interests need more than a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff power.

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Editorial: Welcome guidance on speeding public records duty

The state attorney general is advancing new rules for compliance with the state’s public records law.

Canceled flights on a flight boards at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal on Friday morning as a wave of flight cancellations hit the U.S. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

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Editorial: With deal or trust, Congress must restart government

With the shutdown’s pain growing with each day, both parties must find a path to reopen government.

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Editorial: Gerrymandering presents seductive temptation

Like J.R.R. Tolkein’s ‘One Ring,’ partisan redistricting offers a corrupting, destabilizing power.

A Flock camera captures a vehicle's make, model and license plate that police officers can view on computers. The city of Stanwood has paused use of Flock cameras while lawsuits over public records issues are sorted out. (Flock provided photo)

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Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls

Data from some Flock cameras, in use by police agencies, were gained by federal immigration agencies.

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Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

By The Herald Editorial Board

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Editorial: Elect Allison, Golebiewski to Mill Creek council

Allison merits a second term for Position 3. Golebiewski should be elected to Position 4’s open seat.

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Editorial: Low merits third term on Snohomish County Council

Low has successfully represented his constituents as a council member and a state lawmaker.

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Editorial: Yes on SJR 8201 a prudent investment for WA Cares

Voters should place the long-term care benefit’s fund in the hands of the state investment board.

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Editorial: Return Eck, Chen to Edmonds City Counci posts

Both have helped make difficult decisions on the city’s financial crisis and in guiding city decisions.

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Editorial: Return Ryan, Matsumoto Wright to MLT council

The veteran council members have been key to careful growth and development for city residents.

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Editorial: Return Schwab to Everett City Council district

Don Schwab has shown himself as a leader on the council and a knowledgeable representative.

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Editorial: Selecting county charter review panel fundamental

Voters’ picks of three members of the panel will help determine what amendments they see next fall.

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Editorial: Frizzell best choice for diverse, growing Lynnwood

City council member Hurst has legitimate financial concerns, but Frizzell remains a skilled leader.

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Editorial: Mata, Leutwyler for Lynnwood council seats

With the city facing a budget crisis, voters will determine who serves on four council seats.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), right, arrives to join Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) at a news conference on Capitol Hill after the House passed a stopgap bill to keep federal funding flowing past a Sept. 30 deadline on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The House narrowly passed the bill on Friday, but the measure appears dead on arrival in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to block it. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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Editorial: Democrats point to problem deeper than the shutdown

Two state Democrats say they are holding out to force talks on a looming health care crisis.

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Editorial: Keep Condyles, James, Stevens on Marysville council

The three incumbents have helped the city maintain financial stability and address its growth.

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Editorial: Retain Marysville School Board’s current members

Simpson, Tomas and Hereth should be kept on to aid the path toward stability and better schools.

Indians' J.P. Martinez beats the throw to AquaSox's Cal Raleigh for a run in the first inning Wednesday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on September 5, 2018.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Editorial: Mariners’ owners can seize the moment in Everett

Assistance with a downtown stadium for the AquaSox offers a return on investment for the Mariners.

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Editorial: Marine for Mukilteo mayor; Van Duser for council

The mayor should be elected to a fourth term. A newcomer offers her perspective to the council.