Opinion
Editorial: Low turnout points to a failure in civic lives
Low voter turnout is a result — but also a cause — in the decline in civic engagement.
Opinion
Editorial: Our gifts make a difference in community and world
The Herald’s Snohomish County Gives shows where your gift of time and money can help.
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Editorial: DACA’s protections must be made law now
Public support for Dreamers — immigrants brought here as children — is clear.
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Editorial: FCC should delay decision because of fake comments
The agency should reopen comments on net neutrality after it failed to verify submitted comments.
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Editorial: Barring firearms from Senate galleries right move
Legislative leaders should follow the lead of Lt. Gov. Habib and extend the ban to hearing rooms.
Opinion
Editorial: Don’t put citizen highway panel on road to nowhere
Unofficial advice to dead-end the state Transportation Commission could limit the public’s voice.
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Editorial: Lawmakers should end their public record exemption
By court decision or legislation, state lawmakers should be subject to the state’s transparency act.
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Editorial: Save some shopping for Small Business Saturday
Patronizing businesses in your hometown promotes the local economy and supports jobs. And it’s fun.
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Editorial: State’s VW windfall should electrify transportation
With nearly $113 million from the settlement, the state plans to switch buses and more to electric.
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Editorial: Give Everett residents say on council districts
A ballot proposal switching the city council to district representation requires a public process.
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Editorial: School funding half-full, half-empty, but not ample
The Supreme Court says the state’s school funding plan won’t meet its deadline. So there’s work to do.
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Editorial: Senate Republicans make bigger mess of tax bill
Senate Republicans are using repeal of an Obamacare mandate to win votes for their tax reform bill.
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Editorial: Don’t cut Verlot payphones’ 911 lifeline
The payphone at the Verlot ranger station is vital to protecting public safety in the area.
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Editorial: Slap-dash tax reform goes all in for corporations
To afford tax relief for corporations, Republican bills eliminate deductions that help families.
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Editorial: Democrats’ control in Olympia comes with a duty
The Democrats’ majorities in the Legislature could be short-lived if they don’t work with Republicans.
Opinion
Editorial: GET college plans better option than student loans
The program has resumed, allowing parents to pay in advance for a child’s college education.
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Editorial: Imagine museum a vital resource for families
Everett’s Imagine Children’s Museum fosters the play that is crucial to childhood development.
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Editorial: Local issues should be driving voter turnout
The irony is that off-year elections, where the races are local, often have the greatest impact.
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Editorial: Fee increase would do little to aid national parks
But an act in Congress would allocate needed funds for 30 years. And it won’t cost taxpayers a…
Opinion
Editorial: A recap of Herald editorial board endorsements
Get our your ballot and make your choices for local races in your community. Ballots are due Nov.…