Opinion
Welch: State of the state reflects continuing challenges
The governor was optimistic, but affordability, housing and flooding response remain unresolved.
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Vote for students and the future with Lake Stevens school levy
Two years ago, I chose to move to Lake Stevens because of the community’s strong commitment to education…
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Students deserve quality education, support Everett schools levy, bond
With school bonds and levies on the ballot, it’s a timely reminder that being part of a community…
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Everett High students’ protest offers lesson in democracy
Three cheers and a tiger to the students at Everett High School. You exercised your rights to protest,…
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Dowd: Nobels and nations; if Trump wants it, he’ll try to take it
Trump says his power is limited only by ‘my own morality.’ So, too, is his desire for possession.
Opinion
Support schools bonds, levies for strong students, communities
Strong schools are essential to Everett’s success so I’m hoping you will vote yes on both Everett Public…
Opinion
Schwab’s perspective on police panel valuable
Herald Columnist Sid Schwab’s service on the Everett Police Chief’s Advisory Board is more appropriate than he acknowledged…
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Comment: Issue of transgender girls in sports best left to states
The apparent take of Justice Kavanaugh might be the best way to ensure dignity to all student athletes.
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Comment: White House push to undermine midterms gathering steam
But most blue states — and a few red ones — are declining to allow interference with voter…
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Editorial: Find path to assure fitness of sheriff candidates
An outburst at a hearing against a bill distracted from issues of accountability and voters’ rights.
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Comment: History’s warnings about those who cling to power
More than 65 years ago, a rift between civil rights leaders might have ended the movement itself.
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Stephens: Iran’s leaders falling to their own antisemitism
The regime would rather pursue a perpetual jihad against Israel and Jews than feed its own people.
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Lozada: Two questions podcasters, moderators should stop asking
How did we get to the point where ‘How did we get here?’ seemed a useful way to…
Opinion
Why approval of Everett Schools’ bond, levy is so important
As a former Everett School Board director, I understand public school funding is complex and often misunderstood. Public…
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Welch column: Hopes for state shouldn’t be tall order
I hope that Todd Welch’s dreams for the 2026 Legislature come true (“State’s chance to start a better…
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Comment: In continuing service to King’s ‘beloved community’
A Buddhist monk and teacher who built a friendship with King, continued his work to realize the dream.
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Editorial: King would want our pledge to nonviolent action
His ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’ outlines his oath to nonviolence and disruptive resistance.