Opinion
Editorial: Statewide plastic bag ban a good place to start
Plastic bags are only a small part of the pollution problem, but it’s a simple and inexpensive fix.
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Editorial: State can help refinance student loan debt
Reducing the cost of loans would help young families and provide a boost to the state’s economy.
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Editorial: Weigh in on Everett high schools’ boundaries
Until a fourth high school is built, the district needs to rebalance its high school enrollments.
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Editorial: ‘Justice-4-Alyssa’ demands change to sentencing law
A light sentence in a woman’s death and rape is inadequate. It calls for a change in sentencing…
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Editorial: Shop Small and support local businesses
Small Business Saturday, along with helping with gift shopping, supports local shops and downtowns.
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Editorial: Work ahead to protect, carry out I-1639
The voters’ demand for stronger gun laws needs the courts’ protection and sufficient state resources.
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Editorial: Solutions for saving our salmon and orcas
A task force report makes 36 suggestions to restore the health of state waters and save the whales.
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Editorial: Invest now to limit destruction from wildfires
State and federal officials must increase funding to prevent and fight the growing wildfire threat.
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Editorial: Keeping Washington’s voter rolls safe from hackers
A new report warns that the state’s voter registration system could be vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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Editorial: Sound Transit CEO can show he’s earned raise
Snohomish County needs the agency chief’s skills to work with a board focused on Seattle projects.
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Editorial: Clearing the air after I-1631’s rejection
The carbon fee measure’s loss does not represent a rejection of the need to address climate change.
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Editorial: Enough with springing forward and falling back
Washington and Oregon should adopt year-round daylight saving time, as California just did.
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Editorial: Be a part of history and get your ballot in
Voter turnout is expected to reach 75 percent or better for today’s election. Be a part of it.
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Editorial: Winning election comes with expectations
Both parties at state and national levels must deliver more than status quo to build on their wins.
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Editorial: The Herald Editorial Board recommends …
A recap of the board’s endorsements and recommendations for the 2018 General Election.
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Editorial: Cantwell affords best hope for bipartisan progress
Even while working in the minority, Sen. Cantwell has been an effective legislator for the state.
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Editorial: Larsen represents his district well in D.C.
Rep. Rick Larsen, Democrat, has shown he knows his district’s needs and listens to his constituents.
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Editorial: DelBene has earned support of 1st District voters
Showing a talent for legislation and a desire for good governance, she can be a leader in Congress.
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Editorial: Trump’s body-slam of First Amendment rights
Trump’s celebration of an assault against a reporter poses a threat to journalists across the globe.