FILE — A Russian Army recruitment poster in Moscow, June 25, 2025. The war in Ukraine has killed or wounded as many as 1.2 million Russians. (Nanna Heitmann/The New York Times)

Opinion

Comment: How is Putin’s war in Ukraine playing in Russia?

Russians’ support may be more fragile than many assume.

A press operator grabs a Herald newspaper to check over as the papers roll off the press in March 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)

In Our View

Editorial: Hope flickers to ‘irrigate’ the state’s news deserts

Two journalism programs are joining forces, but the state still can help provide a funding source.

Opinion

Roberts: Whatever EPA protecting it’s not environment or us

Its scuttling of a 2009 climate finding could doom the U.S. to economic and environmental losses.

Opinion

Comment: County should follow board’s order on critical habitat

Snohomish groups advised that critical area protections were lacking. A state board has now agreed.

Opinion

Comment: Flock cameras need rules to protect public’s privacy

Legislation would create regulations for data collected by license plate cameras and prevent abuses.

Opinion

Forum: The day’s catch from the dock for a grandson and buddies

Not a squid was snagged, but a hat was fished from the drink, as was laughter and honest…

Opinion

Forum: Residents were left in the dark about Lynnwood’s wastewater treatment expansion

Lynnwood’s planned wastewater treatment plant expansion on Browns Bay is being described as “non-significant.” For nearby residents, that…

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Feb. 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, Feb. 27

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Columnists

Schwab: Sure, the SOTU address was a mess, but what else is new

In case you missed it – or just had to look away – here’s a sample of what…

Columnists

Klein: What if Trump believes everything he’s telling us?

By Ezra Klein / The New York Times

Letters

Hospital use of drug discount program needs accountability

Claims by big hospital systems that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is “doing exactly what Congress intended” (“Comment:…

Letters

Jesse Jackson would remind us to keep hope alive

In these dark days of billionaire bandits and their cronies running the government, it is refreshing to read…

Opinion

Comment: Trump finally talked affordability, but was it convincing?

Polls show concerns about prices are a drag on Trump’s numbers. His address may not change many minds.

Opinion

Comment: U.S. Olympic athletes display something more than medals

What Team USA demonstrated, win or lose, was what comes of effort, tenacity, grace and sportsmanship.

Opinion

Comment: State of union for small business, consumers? Dismal.

Even as GDP continues to climb, prospects are tough for small businesses and jobs are harder to find.

Columnists

Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought

His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.

Opinion

Comment: GOP’s voting bill meant to subvert, not save elections

Bracing for big losses in the midterms, Trump and Republicans are preparing an excuse: ‘Democrats cheated.’

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.