Opinion
Will PUD solar array project take 45 years for payback?
I read the recent article about the solar energy project and my skepticism kicked in when I read…
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Comment: Loss of Supreme Court’s legitimacy can lead to violence
When the court is seen as just another political actor, it’s rulings deepen divisions and risk extreme reactions.
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Have Herald layoffs ended its woke agenda?
The “go woke, go broke” wave seems to have recently washed over The Herald. After years of increasingly…
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Editorial: Everett request for property tax lift reasonable
The increase to $2.19 per $1,000 of assessed value brings it closer to par with other cities in…
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Comment: Veterans of all eras should know about asbestos threat
Washington, with its military legacy, has the eighth-highest incidence of asbestos-related diseases.
Opinion
Comment: Executive, judicial branches dabbling in lawmaking
For the system of checks and balances to work, the making of law must be left to Congress…
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Sports Dad: Short game of long toss prompts thoughts on aging
When feeling your age, or older, consider the vitality and wisdom of baseball great Satchel Paige.
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Forum: CHC strengthening to deliver care its patients need
As a new board member for the nonprofit, I see a organization navigating challenges to deliver care.
Opinion
Schwab: The remedy to a bad debate and worse court decisions
A disheartening presidential debate and destabilizing court rulings beg the question of how to fix it all.
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Lifting Everett’s tax lid may save taxpayers in long run
Everett boasts a beautiful parks system, a local transit system, a library system, top-notch streets and traffic management,…
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Herald owners must keep commitment to subscribers
We’ve all said regrettable things in times of stress, so I tried to muster some forgiveness as I…
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Comment: Trump got immunity; nation got an imperial presidency
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling would horrify the founders in its grant of powers they sought to limit.
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Krugman: Who would pay for tariffs? Consumers, of course
Trump, who is proposing across-the-board fees, proved consumers pay with his tariffs in 2018-19.
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Thursday, July 4, Independence Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Lake Stevens postmaster delivers wishes for Fourth of July
As Postmaster of Lake Stevens I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to…
Opinion
Island County should prohibit fireworks as part of its burn ban
A Burn Ban 1 was put in place on Whidbey and Camano Islands on June 30 because fire…
Opinion
Honor our veterans on July 4 with some quiet, rather than fireworks
As we all know the Fourth of July is here. I know many want to go out and…