Opinion
Editorial: What do you want and what are you willing to pay?
As local governments struggle to fund services with available revenue, residents have decisions ahead.
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Stephens: Biden’s pardon of son a disgrace and a betrayal
Biden’s action to protect his son from consequences proves what Trump’s supporters believed all along.
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French: Welcome stranger in by supporting homeless outreach
Feeding and sheltering those in need won’t alone fix homelessness, but it builds relationships that can.
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Comment: Bipartisanship’s prospects, advantages to be tested
In Minnesota and D.C., lawmakers may find that little will get done without some give and take.
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Comment: As tariffs looming, holiday deals may not return soon
Aside from some January sales, you can expect retailers to offer fewer deals once tariffs are in effect.
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McMillian Cottom: How to help those still devasted by Helene
Among charities, consider Southern Smoke, which aids families employed in the hospitality industry.
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Comment: What the ceasefire means; and what it doesn’t
Hopes for a broader Mideast peace are faint at best, but stability provides a path for further agreements.
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Brooks: The challenge to institutions presented by Trumpism
To save America, we need to reform its hidebound institutions before Trumpists tear them all down.
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American principles: Give youths vision through example
Our young people need a vision of America that they can be proud of; a vision that inspires,…
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Forum: Giving thanks for response to food bank after storm
The community quickly answered the call when the bomb cyclone cut power to the Snohomish food bank.
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Forum: Summer or winter, swim in Snohomish good for body, soul
Hoping to heal an injury, I began swimming in the river. Its cold is more noticeable in the…
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NOIHTufekci: Trump’s NIH pick had mixed but valid record on covid
While some predictions were off, Bhattacharya would bring an ability to question conventional attitudes.
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Kristof: Myanmar proves need for International Criminal Court
Whatever your opinion of its warrant for Netanyahu, its actions on behalf of Rohingya are valid.
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Comment: Holidays are stressful; more so with drugs, alcohol
The season, when drinking is encouraged, can lead to binges and pressures to consume substances.
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Schwab: Bullying begins for all those not right with Trump
Trans folks, Democrats, Senate Republicans not keen on his nominations; they’re all on notice.