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Judging by content, just what did Herald reporters do?

As a decades-long subscriber, the paper is symptomatic of journalism in this country; 90-plus percent liberal content, with…

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Herald layoff decision shows lack of concern for readers

The recently announced lay-off of half of the Everett Herald’s newsroom is shocking.

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Comment: Immunity ruling not get-out-of-jail card Trump thinks

While the court gave Trump some cover, he may be liable for his unofficial actions as a candidate.

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Douthat: Even if Biden can win, nation is not out of danger

Biden’s decline has encouraged our enemies and is partially responsible for the challenges we face.

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Comment: Court majority content to duck abortion issue for now

The 6-3 opinion sends the Idaho abortion case back to lower courts, perhaps to return after the election.

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Friedman: Biden is a good president but he must now bow out

With neither Biden nor Trump up to the job, an open process must settle on a Democratic candidate.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 1

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Court’s Jan. 6 ruling ends pretense of textualism

The majority, typically sticking only to the text of law, instead guessed at what Congress meant.

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Blow: Two governors pursue opposing visions for a New South

The courses charted by Wes Moore of Maryland and Jeff Landry of Louisiana have implications for the nation.

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Thanks to supporters, volunteers for great 92nd Strawberry Festival

This past weekend the Marysville Strawberry Festival celebrated it’s 92nd year! A lot of activities took place including…

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Longtime Herald subscriber signs off

I’ve been a Herald subscriber since August 1985. Nearly 40 years of quality news coverage that connected our…

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, June 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, June 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Root causes of opioid crisis must be addressed

I see recent articles in The Herald discuss our continuing efforts to counter the opioid crisis as well…

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Laid-off Herald staff served readers well; rehire them

Everett Herald reporters deserve better. Snohomish County deserves better. Washington deserves better.

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Why did churches work behind scenes against Arlington Pride event?

The article about the controversy surrounding the gay pride events in Arlington should give us reason for pause…

FILE — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington on July 15, 2021. Murthy has long indicated that he believes social media poses a health risk to children and adolescents.  (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Comment: Beyond warning label, how to limit social media’s harms

There’s mixed evidence on a label’s effectiveness, but individuals aren’t powerless to use social media better.

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Comment: What ESG is and its role in the climate crisis

Environmental, Social and Governance measure the increasing costs and our response to climate change.

Daniel Bekele, a recent graduate of Everett High School, will continue his STEM studies at the University of Washington.

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Comment: STEM education opens paths to fulfilling careers

An Everett High grad, signing his intent to study at the UW, advises students to push themselves further.

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Comment: Celebrate Fourth by following ban on private fireworks

Mukilteo’s police chief and fire chief ask you to stay safe and leave the fireworks to professionals.