February 1, 2026: The Self-Portrait

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Feb. 1

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Trump and team heap outrages upon each tragedy

Defying our eyes, they slander Alex Pretti, and deny his rights along with his life to further chaos.

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Block funding for DHS, ICE over Minneapolis killings

Two dead in Minneapolis. A 5-year-old kidnapped. This isn’t law enforcement; this is murder. ICE funding runs out…

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Bill to expand state AG investigations needs more review, debate

Snohomish County residents should know about Senate Bill 5925, as a Senate committee vote was scheduled to vote…

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Is there a lesson in ‘Clockwork Orange’?

Years ago I read a book titled “A Clockwork Orange.” It is about a vicious homicidal criminal of…

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Stephens: Thousands dead in Iran must be more than a statistic

A joint U.S.-Israel military strike might not achieve much, but who else can support Iran’s protesters?

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Jan. 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Monroe’s Betzy Garcia celebrates scoring a touchdown against Everett during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: School levies, bonds invest in future of students

Several school districts seek the support of voters for levies and bonds in the Feb. 10 election.

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Everett schoola bond, levy ensure quality education

My children attended Jackson Elementary, Evergreen Middle School and Everett High. Back in the day, I was a…

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Everett High students’ walk-out wasn’t a civics lesson

The Everett High School students are protesting once again (“Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity,”…

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Vote yes for Everett Public Schools bond and levy

Leading up to Feb. 10 voters have the opportunity to approve a bond and levy to support Everett…

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Comment: What’s the endgame for Trump’s blue cities offensive?

Embolden by perceived success, the administration may escalate against protesters, only increasing uncertainty.

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Gessen: This is what state terror looks like

A regime based on terror deploys violence to reinforce the message that no one is safe.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Jan. 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: Recalling heroes of battles past, as the threat rises

Those who defended freedom made the sacrifices required. Are we prepared to protect our democracy?

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Lozada: Trump’s fantasy pursuit of ‘hotness’ is killing Americans

For Trump, being ‘hot’ isn’t about poll numbers or a good economy; it’s about constantly holding attention.

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Portrayal of federal agents as Nazis offensive

Two things were contrasted in the Everett Herald recently. One was Homeland Security investigations and Border Patrol agents…

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Shootings by federal agents must end

This must end! No more innocent lives taken at the will of ill-trained, trigger-happy Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…

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How well trained are federal agents?

I am deeply concerned at what is happening in Minneapolis. That could be Any Town, USA.