Opinion
Comment: ‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’
U.S. researchers reflect on how the Trump administration’s cuts to science have changed their lives.
Opinion
Comment: Clothed in fabric of leadership, service and showing up
Leadership Snohomish County’s service at Christmas House offers lessons in the exchange of community.
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Comment: State lawmakers can lower prices at the grocery store
Reversing a B&O surcharge on food wholesalers would show they see the hardships consumers now face.
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Comment: More spending not answer to better student outcomes
Spending and student testing in several states show a mixed bag. But one city shows a way forward.
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The Buzz: A look back – peaking above hands over our eyes – at 2025
Just a reminder that what doesn’t kill you ought to make you laugh. While you shake your head.
Opinion
Editorial: An opinionated look at 2025
A review of local, state and national events through the lens of the opinions of The Herald Editorial…
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Schwab: Pledging allegiance to the United States of Trumpmerica
Is there nothing that can’t be made more ‘hot’ by slapping the president’s name on it? In gold…
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Bring back World War II lapel paperclip as protest
If you are feeling lost with the mess of this Trump administration, join the silent revolution. During World…
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Could Frontier offer other destinations from Paine Field?
Concerning Frontier Airlines closing for business out of Paine Field (“The final Frontier: Budget carrier to pull out…
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Back bills in Congress to protect access to childhood vaccines
As a pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics I am urging all who read this…
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Thanks to Rick Steves for saving hygiene center
It was so heartwarming to read about Rick Steves’ recent purchase of the property that will allow people…
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Comment: Finding wisdom and hope in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
A 60-year-old cartoon and its melancholic soundtrack got our mixed-up feelings right about the holidays.
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Comment: Medieval peasants may have enjoyed holidays more than you
Life wasn’t as bleak as many imagine, and Christmas celebrations with food and drink lasted months.
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Comment: What would surprise Jesus about Christmas in 2025
A conversation with New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman, author of ‘Love Thy Stranger.’
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Comment: A case for childlike wonder in our grown-up world
The Elf on the Shelf isn’t enchanted, of course, but what do we lose in telling ourselves it…
Opinion
Comment: Making space at our tables at holidays and all days
Efforts for DEI don’t have to water down celebrations. They are an opportunity to highlight all cultures.
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
Opinion
Welch: State’s climate act failing to deliver on promises
The law was sold, in part, on building resilience against flooding. How has that worked out?