Opinion
Comment: Trump’s Kennedy Center will narrow exposure to art
Trump’s move to takeover the Kennedy Center is not about the arts but about celebrating his tastes.
Opinion
Comment: No one saw Musk’s DOGE rampage coming or its threat
With no formal grant of authority, Musk is making cuts without fully understanding the consequences.
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Douthat: Trump is chasing off lawyers he’ll need at some point
The deal to clear Adams serves Trump only as a way of identify whom he can consider loyal…
Opinion
Solar for All program is very beneficial and should be kept
The recent Herald article about the $156 million grant for Solar for All in the state, now paused…
Opinion
Stick with solutions to homelessness that have heart
A friend of mine, a poet from Leningrad who was born during WWII, had been a child who…
Opinion
SAVE Act would restrict voting rights
As a mother, I am flabbergasted by the continued and increasing attacks on voting rights. In Washington, we…
Opinion
Comment: This crisis can’t be left to courts alone
The courts can uphold the law, but they can’t match the speed of the executive branch in tearing…
Opinion
Forum: State church leaders call for compasion for immigrants
Scripture repeatedly instructs us to love our neighbor and show the stranger hospitality.
Opinion
Forum: Support state legislation to reform policing, corrections
One bill would harmonize standards for agency leadership; another would clarify review of corrections facilities.
Opinion
Editorial: Open electric vehicle market to direct sales
Legislation would allow EV makers to sell directly to customers, making lease or purchase easier.
Opinion
The Buzz: When you gotta boogie, best to shake it off, kid
A pasquidadian review of the week’s news.
Opinion
Eco-nomics: Climate change is making insurance a risky bet
Keeping home insurance affordable amid climate change will take adaptation to threats and broader efforts.
Opinion
Comment: Keeping health care fair, affordable as costs rise
Bills in the state Senate would look to control costs and keep decisions in the hands of providers.
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Comment: Proposal takes a swipe at credit card swipe fees
State legislation would exempt taxes and gratuities from the fees that credit card firms charge businesses.
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Schwab: If you’re OK with foreign aid cuts, guess who’s next
At some point, if they haven’t already, Trump’s and Musk’s cuts will hit all but a very elite…
Opinion
Poor planning behind Snohomish PUD rate increase
It did not take long in 2025 for the Snohomish Public Utility District to demonstrate just how inefficient…