Opinion
Editorial: Herald editorial board’s primary endorsements
The Herald Editorial Board makes the following recommendations for the Aug. 7 primary election.
Opinion
Editorial: Liias, McCoy and Hobbs for state Senate seats
The incumbents in the 21st, 38th and 44th district Senate races warrant a return to their posts.
Opinion
Editorial: King, Vaughn for Snohomish PUD posts
Challenger Bruce King and incumbent Kathy Vaughn deserve election to the public utility’s board.
Opinion
Editorial: Tyler Rourke best choice for Everett council seat
Ethel McNeal, Liz Vogeli or Rourke would serve Everett well, but Rourke has insight the city needs.
Opinion
Editorial: Herald endorsements for 32nd Legislative District
The editorial board endorses Jesse Salomon for Senate and Cindy Ryu and Lauren Davis for the House.
Opinion
Editorial: Return Stanford, Kloba to 1st District House seats
Democrats Derek Stanford and Shelley Kloba have proved themselves as effective lawmakers.
Opinion
Editorial: ACA’s pre-existing conditions protections at risk
A lawsuit threatens to end Obamacare’s guarantee of coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.
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Editorial: Restore aid that helps inmates rebuild lives
Since 1994, most aid for college courses has been denied to inmates. The grants should be restored.
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Editorial: Mr. President, put down that paint can
Trump’s plan for a ‘more American’ design for Air Force One ignores the history it represents.
Opinion
Editorial: States must do more to secure election systems
Washington state — and its paper ballots — are serving as an example of how to protect from…
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Editorial: Safe-storage laws can limit kids’ deaths, injuries
A proposed ordinance in Edmonds and I-1639 would require gun owners to lock their guns at home.
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Editorial: Ranchers’ clemency threat to justice, public lands
The president’s commutation ignores facts in the arson case and may embolden foes of public lands.
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Editorial: Counties should go after state’s unfunded mandates
State lawmakers often require counties to provide new services without the funds to support them.
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Editorial: Give voters choice on Everett council districts
Voters should make the final decision on the number of council districts and at-large positions.
Opinion
Editorial: Reject procedural challenge of gun-control measure
A suit to stop I-1639 on grounds that the petition’s text is too small would deny voters their…
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Editorial: Why requiring fewer parking spaces makes sense
The move by Everett could make housing more affordable and encourage use of transit and bicycles.
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Editorial: Everett would welcome carrier at naval station
As the station nears its 25th year, officials are urging the Navy to again homeport a carrier here.
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Editorial: Protect jobs at newspapers and paper mills
A newsprint tariff is a threat to newspapers but also jeopardizes mill workers it seeks to protect.
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Editorial: Renew fund key to protecting public lands, parks
If not renewed by Congress this fall, funding that provides parks and outdoor recreation will end.
Opinion
Editorial: Stepping out of Seattle’s shadow
Former Gov. Chris Gregoire is leading an effort to promote the larger region for economic growth.