Opinion
Editorial: Climate action needn’t cost us a good economy
The City of Everett can adopt a climate plan that shows the economic benefits of acting on the…
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Editorial: MLB needn’t play hardball with minor league teams
A threat to cut 42 teams across the nation isn’t necessary to resolve an inter-league agreement.
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Editorial: Lawmakers seeking to claw back secrecy on records
Two bills head the opposite direction of the state Supreme Court’s ruling on the Public Records Act.
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Editorial: Allow state’s adults to grow their own marijuana
Legislation would allow adults to grow six plants at home, joining eight other states that allow it.
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Editorial: Cutting carbon emissions up to lawmakers — and us
A state Supreme Court decision puts the onus on the Legislature to act to put a price on…
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Editorial: Panel does little to quell concerns on Boeing, FAA
A federal report that backs an FAA program of self-regulation by jet makers doesn’t instill confidence.
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Editorial: Consumers need smart control over ‘smart’ devices
Bills in the Legislature and Congress would better protect consumers from the abuses of hackers and others.
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Editorial: Detention of Iranian-Americans at border troubling
The border agency needs to clarify why U.S. citizens, who had sworn an oath, were detained for hours.
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Editorial: 10 minutes on census a benefit to entire state
Complete the 2020 census and you help allocate billions in funding and fair representation in Congress.
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Editorial: They represent you; tell them what you want
The Legislature has 60 days to address some weighty issues; lawmakers need to know what your want.
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Editorial: Add to state election watchdog’s tools to inform
A revitalized Public Disclosure Commission now needs new policy tools to aid in campaign transparency.
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Editorial: State should follow example of private forestlands
Forestland owners have fixed nearly all of their salmon-blocking culverts; government must do the same.
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Editorial: As ‘Sailors’ Choice,’ Everett should be Navy’s choice
A report faults the decision not to base a carrier at Naval Station Everett as originally intended.
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Editorial: A few more resolutions to keep in 2020
No, not to lose weight, but to take a larger role in your community and how it functions.
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Editorial: A look back at The Herald’s opinions for 2019
Newspapers, a 51st state, vaping, vaccines and bikinki baristas were just a few of the topics addressed.
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Commentary: A wise guy, I come bearing gifts for our leaders
In a giving mood, I offer treasures for Boeing, Inslee, Eyman, Pelosi, McConnell and, of course, Trump.
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Editorial: A win for founders of state’s Public Records Act
The state’s high court ruled the act applies to lawmakers as it does to most all officials and…
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Editorial: Begin making switch from gas tax to per-mile fee
Gas tax revenue isn’t keeping up with road construction costs. A road-usage fee is a fair replacement.
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Editorial: This is why local governments are audited
The reported theft of $6.9 million from a Pierce County agency shows the value of financial audits.
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Editorial: Traffic cameras could limit wrecks in Everett
Red-light and speed cameras have reduced injuries and property losses in other cities, studies show.